Dua to Be Counted Among the Righteous
Explanation
This is a short dua recited to be counted among the good who are accepted in Allah’s sight, and not among the wretched who are rejected. By contrasting two opposite groups, it teaches the servant to entrust his final outcome to Allah.
Dua Text
اَللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْنَا مِنَ السُّعَدَاءِ الْمَقْبُولِينَ، وَلَا تَجْعَلْنَا مِنَ الْأَشْقِيَاءِ الْمَرْدُودِينَ، وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ
Transliteration
Allahummaj’alna minas-su’ada’il-maqbulin, wa la taj’alna minal-ashqiya’il-mardudin, wal-hamdu lillahi Rabbil-‘alamin.
Meaning
O Allah, make us among the blessed ones who are accepted, and do not make us among the wretched ones who are rejected. All praise is for Allah, Lord of the worlds.
What Is Asked in This Dua
To be counted among the good who are accepted in Allah’s sight, and not among the wretched and rejected, is asked for.
When and How to Recite
At any time; especially after the prayers and at the end of the day.
Virtue
The same section reminds us that Allah loves those who are patient, those who repent, those who purify themselves and those who do good; this dua asks to be among those whom He loves.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the dua to be counted among the righteous?
It is a short dua that begins with “Allahummaj’alna minas-su’ada’il-maqbulin…” and asks to be among the good who are accepted.
What does the dua mean?
It means: O Allah, make us among the blessed who are accepted, and do not make us among the wretched who are rejected.
When is it recited?
It can be recited at any time; because it is short, it can be added to the duas after the prayer.
Source
Majmu'at al-Ahzab, vol. 1, p. 172.
The text on this page was prepared by Dua Kitaplığı based on the work cited above. The Arabic text has been transcribed from the original with its vowel marks, and the transliteration in Latin letters and the English meaning are given separately. No virtue or number that does not appear in the source is added to this page. How do we prepare our content?
Published: 12 October 2026
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