In the previous blog, we’ve discussed the manners and best times for supplicating. Let’s move further and see how our beloved Prophets and Messengers of Allah supplicated that got acceptance and Allah loved their supplication so much that HE mentioned them in Quran. In Quran, Allah clearly said in Surah al-Mu’min ayah 60;

وَقَالَ رَبُّكُمُ ادْعُونِي أَسْتَجِبْ لَكُمْ ۚ إِنَّ الَّذِينَ يَسْتَكْبِرُونَ عَنْ عِبَادَتِي سَيَدْخُلُونَ جَهَنَّمَ دَاخِرِينَ

“And call upon me! I will respond to you. Indeed, those who are arrogant to worship me will go to Hell.” -40:60

Supplication is a prayer itself and an important key to success and happiness. It is a plus with your efforts towards what you desire as it will fetch Allah’s mercy and approval. And as a believer, we know that nothing can happen without Allah’s consent. The Prophets of Allah kept a habit of supplicating to Allah, as they are the role models for us, we should emulate and follow their sunnah. We have gathered some supplications of Prophets from the Holy Quran. By keeping a habit of reciting these supplications on a regular note, we can achieve happiness and success in all aspects of our lives.

Supplication of Prophet Ayub  (Job)

وَأَيُّوبَ إِذْ نَادَىٰ رَبَّهُۥٓ أَنِّى مَسَّنِىَ ٱلضُّرُّ وَأَنتَ أَرْحَمُ ٱلرَّحِمِينَ

The Prophet Ayub AS was tested with severe disease, he kept patience and bear the pain and consequences of his disease for years, then he supplicated this dua and got his health back.

You can supplicate this verse whenever you found yourself in distress, sickness, and other afflictions.

Supplication of Prophet Zakariya  (Zechariah)

هُنَالِكَ دَعَا زَكَرِيَّا رَبَّهُۥ ۖ قَالَ رَبِّ هَبْ لِى مِن لَّدُنكَ ذُرِّيَّةًۭ طَيِّبَةً ۖ إِنَّكَ سَمِيعُ ٱلدُّعَآءِ

Prophet Zakariya supplicated as he wanted heir for his name and family. Allah accepted his request and gave him a son who was a great Prophet and a leader, an example to all of the mankind; Prophet Yahya (John).

This supplication could be recited when you want pious heir or need something desperately.

Supplication of Prophet Yaqoob  (Jacob)

‏قَالَ إِنَّمَآ أَشْكُوا۟ بَثِّى وَحُزْنِىٓ إِلَى ٱللَّهِ وَأَعْلَمُ مِنَ ٱللَّهِ مَا لَا تَعْلَمُونَ

Prophet Yaqoob was in deep distress and sorrow after losing his beloved son Prophet Yousuf (Joseph) AS. He kept weeping and mourning for his missing son for years. His supplication was heard and finally Allah rejoined the father and son.

This supplication should be recited whenever you are in deep distress and seek help of Allah.

Supplication of Prophet Ibrahim  (Abraham)

‏وَإِذْ يَرْفَعُ إِبْرَهِۦمُ ٱلْقَوَاعِدَ مِنَ ٱلْبَيْتِ وَإِسْمَعِيلُ رَبَّنَا تَقَبَّلْ مِنَّآ ۖ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ ٱلسَّمِيعُ ٱلْعَلِيمُ ‎

The Best time to supplicate is while doing a good deed. It is the time when Allah likes to hear from you. This supplication of Prophet Ibrahim was made when He was building the Holy Ka’aba with the assistance of his beloved son Prophet Ismail AS.  Allah accepted HIS Apostle’s supplication and granted prophethood amongst his offspring. We should recite this supplication more and often as it has unlimited rewards for our lives and hereafter.

Supplication of Prophet Musa  (Moses)

 ‏رَبَّنَا وَٱجْعَلْنَا مُسْلِمَيْنِ لَكَ وَمِن ذُرِّيَّتِنَآ أُمَّةًۭ مُّسْلِمَةًۭ لَّكَ وَأَرِنَا مَنَاسِكَنَا وَتُبْ عَلَيْنَآ ۖ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ ٱلتَّوَّابُ ٱلرَّحِيمُ

Prophet Musa supplicated to get Allah’s support while going to confront with Pharaoh.

Prophet Musa AS’s another supplication for seeking Allah’s mercy and blessings while he had nothing was also accepted in the best way. Reciting this dua after every Fajr prayer can help us stay under Allah’s blessing and mercy throughout the day.

Supplication of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

Prophet Muhammad encouraged supplicating this verse as it holds complete and eternal success for believers. A happy life and a better hereafter is a dream of every living person. May Allah grant us the best and help us make these beautiful supplications a part of our lives.