Dua for Honor and Dignity (Izzah)

Explanation

These are verses of the Holy Quran recited for honor and dignity (Al Imran 26, at-Talaq 3). Honor and dignity come from Allah; Allah exalts whomever He wills and humbles whomever He wills.

Verse 26 of Al Imran begins with “O Allah, Owner of all dominion” and proclaims that it is Allah who gives both dominion and honor to whomever He wills; the last sentence of verse 3 of at-Talaq says that Allah has set a measure for everything. When the two verses are recited together, this belief emerges: standing depends on a measure, and the One who sets that measure is Allah. That is why the dua teaches us to gain worth not by trying to please people, but by turning to Allah.

When and How to Recite

It has no set time, and the source does not give a number either. It can be recited at times of losing standing, suffering injustice or starting a new position.

The source book states that the value people give to a servant whom Allah does not value lasts only up to the door of the grave; and that whoever wants value both in this world and in the Hereafter should keep reciting these verses.

Since these are verses of the Holy Quran, it is good manners to recite them with wudu and, if possible, in full. It is recommended to recite them when starting a job, a position or joining a community, and when you have been unjustly humiliated; the source says that whoever wants value both in this world and in the Hereafter should keep reciting these verses.

Virtue

The source book states that the value people give to a servant whom Allah does not value lasts only up to the door of the grave; and that whoever wants value both in this world and in the Hereafter should recite these verses and take refuge in their Lord.