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Rabbana afrigh 'alayna sabra

Quick answer

Our Lord, pour upon us patience, steady our steps, and help us against the disbelieving people.

When to recite

The dua of Talut's small band before facing Jalut's army. For when the odds are stacked against you. Use it in personal du'a whenever its meaning matches what you are asking Allah (SWT) for. There is no fixed count unless one is established by a cited source.

Verified wording

The Arabic and meaning are paired with Quran 2:250. No special promise or count is added without a cited basis.

Arabic
رَبَّنَا أَفْرِغْ عَلَيْنَا صَبْرًا وَثَبِّتْ أَقْدَامَنَا وَانصُرْنَا عَلَى الْقَوْمِ الْكَافِرِينَ
Transliteration

Rabbana afrigh 'alayna sabran, wa thabbit aqdamana, wa-nsurna 'ala-l-qawmi-l-kafirin.

Meaning in English

Our Lord, pour upon us patience, steady our steps, and help us against the disbelieving people.

Why this dua matters

The dua of Talut's small band before facing Jalut's army. For when the odds are stacked against you.

Source: Quran 2:250
Read in Barakah · Qur'an 2:250
Common questions
What does Rabbana afrigh 'alayna sabra mean?

Our Lord, pour upon us patience, steady our steps, and help us against the disbelieving people.

When should I recite Rabbana afrigh 'alayna sabra?

The dua of Talut's small band before facing Jalut's army. For when the odds are stacked against you. Use it in personal du'a whenever its meaning matches what you are asking Allah (SWT) for. There is no fixed count unless one is established by a cited source.

What is the source for Rabbana afrigh 'alayna sabra?

Quran 2:250.

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