In the Quran, Surah Ghafir Ayat 40, Allah tells the reader:
“Call upon Me; I will respond to you.” Indeed, those who disdain My worship will enter Hell [rendered] contemptible.”
Having confidence in oneself is necessary to achieve one’s goals, but believing solely in one’s own abilities is dangerous. All things happen through Allah, and it is important that we seek His help and guidance in everything we do.
In Surah Baqarah Ayat 186, Allah says:
“And when My servants ask you, [O Muhammad], concerning Me – indeed I am near. I respond to the invocation of the supplicant when he calls upon Me. So let them respond to Me [by obedience] and believe in Me that they may be [rightly] guided.”
The “Rabbi Habli Hukman” dua we will explore today is from Surah Ash-Shu’ara Ayat 83. It asks Allah to place us among the righteous and bestow upon us knowledge and wisdom, so that we may make good judgments.
Rabbi Habli Hukman in Arabic Text
The Arabic text of the “Rabbi Habli Hukman” dua is as follows:
رَبِّ هَبْ لِى حُكْمًۭا وَأَلْحِقْنِى بِٱلصَّـٰلِحِينَ
Transliteration
Rabbi Habli Hukman Wa Alhiqni Bis Saliheen
Meaning of Rabbi Habli Hukman Dua
The core meaning of this dua is: “My Lord! Grant me wisdom, and join me with the righteous.”
It should be noted that the word “Hukman” in this context does not refer to asking Allah for Prophethood. Rather, it denotes wisdom, knowledge, right understanding, and the power of judgment.
Regarding the phrase “join me with the righteous,” its essence is a prayer for Allah to grant a righteous society to live among in this world, and to be raised with the righteous in the Hereafter. For those who believe in the afterlife and reward and punishment, this is a vital prayer. Even in this world, a pious person hopes Allah will protect them from immoral and wicked societies and unite them with those who practice and uphold the principles of truth and honesty. A righteous individual will remain uneasy until their society becomes morally pure or they find another society that adheres to truth.
Longer Variation of This Dua
In the Quran, the dua continues from Surah Ash-Shu’ara Ayat 83 to 85. The full Arabic text, transliteration, and translation are as follows:
Full Arabic Text (Ayat 83-85)
رَبِّ هَبْ لِى حُكْمًۭا وَأَلْحِقْنِى بِٱلصَّـٰلِحِينَ وَٱجْعَل لِّى لِسَانَ صِدْقٍۢ فِى ٱلْءَاخِرِينَ وَٱجْعَلْنِى مِن وَرَثَةِ جَنَّةِ ٱلنَّعِيمِ
Transliteration (Ayat 83-85)
[Ayat 83] Rabbi hab lee hukmanw wa alhiqnee bis saaliheen [Ayat 84] Waj’al lee lisana sidqin fil akhirin [Ayat 85] Waj’alnee minw warasati Jannnatin Na’eem.
Full Translation (Ayat 83-85)
[83] “My Lord, grant me authority and join me with the righteous. [84] And grant me a reputation of honor among later generations. [85] And place me among the inheritors of the Garden of Pleasure.”
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