479. Dua When Praised by Others (Masnun Dua)
Dua When Praised by Others in Arabic
اَللَّهُمَّ لَا تُؤَاخِذْنِيْ بِمَا يَقُوْلُوْنَ وَاغْفِرْ لِي مَا لَا يَعْلَمُوْنَ (وَاجْعَلْنِيْ خَيْرًا مِمَّا يَظُنُّوْنَ)
Dua When Praised by Others English Transliteration
Allaahumma laa tu'aakhidhnee bimaa yaqooloona, waghfir lee maa laa ya'lamoona [waj'alnee khayram-mimmaa yadhunnoon]
Dua When Praised by Others English Translation
Oh Allah, do not call me to account for what they say and forgive me for what they have no knowledge of [and make me better than they imagine].
It was the custom of the Companions that they would feel discomfort if anyone called them righteous or praised them. If someone praise them, they would say- (The dua is mentioned above)
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
"حَدَّثَنَا مَخْلَدُ بْنُ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ: حَدَّثَنَا حَجَّاجُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، قَالَ: أَخْبَرَنَا مُبَارَكُ بْنُ فَضَالَةَ، عَنْ بَكْرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللهِ الْمُزَنِيِّ، عَنْ عَدِيِّ بْنِ أَرْطَأَةَ قَالَ: كَانَ الرَّجُلُ مِنْ أَصْحَابِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم إِذَا زُكِّيَ قَالَ: اللَّهُمَّ لاَ تُؤَاخِذْنِي بِمَا يَقُولُونَ، وَاغْفِرْ لِي مَا لا يَعْلَمُونَ. '
Adi ibn Arta' said, ""When one of the Companions of the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, was praised, he said in supplication to Allah), 'Do not take me to task for what they say and forgive me for what they do not know.'"" [Sahih (Albani). Adabul Mufrad: 761]
Benefits of the Dua of the Oppressed from Surah Yunus
This dua from Surah Yunus helps Muslims trust Allah and ask for safety from wrongdoers, seeking His mercy to stay safe from fitna and harm by zalimin and those who do wrong.
- Allah answers the dua of the oppressed and gives safety from zalimin and fitna.
- Surah Yunus dua for protection keeps a muslim safe from enemies and their evil plans.
- Tawakkul in this dua brings the mercy of Allah and helps hearts stay strong in trials.
- The dua for oppressed is a shield for muslims in places like Palestine and Gaza.
- Verses on protection like this make Amal and Iman strong in every test from Allah.
When to Recite Masnun Dua When Praised by Others
This masnun dua helps you stay humble and ask Allah for forgiveness, Barakah, and mercy when people praise you, so your Iman grows and your heart stays clean from pride.
- After someone praises you, use this masnun dua to ask Allah for forgiveness and mercy.
- When you feel shy from praise, make this dua for forgiveness to keep your heart soft.
- If people talk good about you, say this islamic prayer so Allahumma forgives your hidden faults.
- When you get praised in front of others, recite this short dua for Barakah and blessings of Allah.
- Before leaving a gathering where you got praise, use this supplication to ask for better Amal.
How to perform Masnun Dua When Praised by Others
This masnun dua helps a Muslim stay humble and ask for Allah’s mercy when people praise them, reminding us that only Allah knows our real heart and actions, not just what others see or say.
- After someone praises you, quietly recite this masnun dua to seek Allah’s forgiveness.
- When you feel shy or worried from praise, use this dua for forgiveness and ask for Allah’s mercy.
- If people talk good about you, say allahumma and ask Allah to make you better than what they think.
- While making supplication, include this short dua from hadith to keep your heart clean from pride.
- At the end of your islamic prayer, remember this masnun dua to thank Allah for His blessings and kindness.
Summary
The Dua When Praised by Others is a masnun dua that teaches us to ask Allah for forgiveness and mercy when people say good things about us. We say allahumma and ask Allah not to judge us by what others say, and to make us better than what they think. This dua is from Adabul Mufrad 761 and is a short dua for every Muslim.
By using this masnun dua, we remember the mercy of Allah and keep our hearts humble. It helps us seek blessings of Allah and not get proud when praised. This Islamic prayer is a simple way to follow the Sunnah and keep our Amal pure. It is a good habit for all Muslims to use this supplication.