Dua of Prophet Yaqub (Jacob)

September 13, 2026

Hz. Yakup Duası: Arapçası, Okunuşu ve Anlamı

Explanation

Prophet Yaqub (peace be upon him) was separated from his son Yusuf for many years. According to the source book, when his weeping for his son went on and on, Allah revealed this dua to him through the angel Jibril (peace be upon him). Jibril asked, “Shall I teach you an effective dua?” Prophet Yaqub replied, “Please, teach me,” and this dua was recited to him. It is a short, one-sentence plea: it calls upon Allah, whose kindness never ceases, and confesses that there is no one else who can give. This is why it has become one of the duas most often on the lips of those living through separation, longing, loss or a long wait.

Dua Text

يَاذَا الْمَعْرُوفِ الَّذِى لاَ يَنْقَطِعُ أَبَداً وَلاَ يُحْصِيهِ غَيْرُكَ

Transliteration

Ya dhal-ma’rufil-ladhi la yanqati’u abadan wa la yuhsihi ghayruka.

Meaning

“O Known One, who never cuts off anyone’s hope. O Allah, besides whom no one has the power to give.”

What Is Asked in This Dua

You ask for an end to separation, an easing of longing, and reunion. It is recited for finding a lost loved one, being reunited with a child far away, a long wait ending in good, and tears turning into good news. The essence of the dua is accepting that there is no one besides Allah who can grant what you ask.

When and How to Recite

It has no fixed time, and the source gives no number of repetitions. Since the narration states that Prophet Yaqub (peace be upon him) began reciting it in the evening, the evening and night hours are preferred. It can be recited in moments when longing is felt most, after the prayers, or in the pre-dawn hours (sahar).

It is preferable to have wudu, face the qibla and reflect on the meaning while reciting. Those who find the Arabic difficult can also plead with its meaning in their own language; the essence of dua is the heart turning to Allah.

Virtue

According to the narration, Prophet Yaqub (peace be upon him) began reciting this dua in the evening; close to morning, the bearer of good news brought the shirt of Prophet Yusuf, and he was given the glad tidings that he would be reunited with him. The source describes the dua as an “effective dua” taught by Jibril (peace be upon him). In the same section, other narrations are also reported about people in distress who found relief in this way.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the dua of Prophet Yaqub?

It is the short dua that the angel Jibril (peace be upon him) taught Prophet Yaqub (peace be upon him) while he wept over the separation from his son Yusuf: “Ya dhal-ma’rufil-ladhi la yanqati’u abadan wa la yuhsihi ghayruka.”

What is the dua of Prophet Yaqub recited for?

It is recited with the intention of ending separation and longing and being reunited. It is preferred for finding a lost loved one, being reunited with a child far away, and for a long wait to end in good.

How many times is the dua of Prophet Yaqub recited?

The source does not mention a specific number. The narration states that Prophet Yaqub (peace be upon him) began reciting it in the evening and received the good news close to morning; for this reason it is commonly recited in the evening and at night.

Source

Ahmed Ziyaüddin Gümüşhanevi, Majmu'at al-Ahzab (Great Book of Duas), trans. Ahmet Faik Arslantürkoğlu, İslâmoğlu Yayıncılık, p. 45.

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: 13 September 2026 · Last updated: 9 October 2026