((رَضِيتُ بِاللَّهِ رَبَّاً، وَبِالْإِسْلاَمِ دِيناً، وَبِمُحَمَّدٍ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَبِيّاً)) (ثلاثَ مرَّاتٍ).
raditu billahi rabba, wa bil-islami dina, wa bi-muhammadin sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallama nabiyya
I am pleased with Allah as my Lord, Islam as my religion, and Muhammad, sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam, as my Prophet.
Hisn al-Muslim 27 · Hisn al-Muslim
Source & authenticity
Source: Hisn al-Muslim · Reference: Hisn al-Muslim 27
Translation: dua-dhikr (fitrahive), free redistribution
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Context & meaning
This is a declaration of contentment rather than a request, and it names three things in turn. Allah is accepted as Lord, Islam as religion, and Muhammad as Prophet. Each clause takes the same shape — a relationship stated as already settled — so the supplication reports a position held rather than asking for anything to be changed or granted.
When & how to recite
Its place in the chapter is the morning and the evening. The Arabic text marks it to be said three times.
Reflection
Nothing at all is asked for in these words. The supplication consists entirely of being pleased with what has already been given, which sets it apart from the requests surrounding it in the same chapter.
About these notesThe notes above explain the wording of the supplication as it is translated on this page. They add no commentary, history or ruling beyond it.
Common questions
Which collection records it?
It is listed at Hisn al-Muslim 27:87.
What is being said in English?
Translated, it says: “I am pleased with Allah as my Lord, Islam as my religion, and Muhammad, sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam, as my Prophet.” This is a declaration of contentment rather than a request, and it names three things in turn.
What is the transliteration?
If you do not read Arabic, the romanised form is: “raditu billahi rabba, wa bil-islami dina, wa bi-muhammadin sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallama nabiyya”
When is this said?
Its place in the chapter is the morning and the evening. Nothing at all is asked for in these words.
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