Dua 50 Family and Offspring 2 min read

Righteous Offspring

The Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) 37:100
Arabic text

رَبِّ هَبْ لِي مِنَ الصَّالِحِينَ.

رَبِّ هَبْ لِي مِنَ الصَّالِحِينَ

The Arabic text follows the Quran with full vocalisation. الصافات 37:100
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Transliteration Rabbi hab lee mina s-saliheen.
Meaning
MeaningEN

“My Lord! Grant me from among the righteous!”

Meaning and significance

Form: the imperative “hab li” (هب لي — grant me). A brief, concise supplication of Ibrahim for a righteous son.

Commentary and lessons

Tafsir of Sheikh Abd al-Rahman al-Saadi

Sheikh as-Saadi points out: “Ibrahim asked not simply for a child, but specifically for a righteous son who would help him in worship. And Allah gladdened him with the tidings of a forbearing son, Ismail.”

Tafsir of Imam Ibn Kathir

Ibn Kathir notes: “Allah granted him Ismail in his old age, and he became a model of obedience in the trial of the sacrifice.”

Tafsir al-Baghawi

«…(Then he called upon Allah in supplication): “My Lord! Grant me one of the righteous!”…» That is, grant me a righteous son who will be among the righteous.

Supporting hadith

In “Sahih al-Bukhari” (No. 3362) the story of Ismail and the blessing upon his descendants is narrated.

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  • #ibrahim
  • #ismail
  • #children
  • #righteous
  • #offspring
  • #supplication

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