My Lord, forgive me and grant me a kingdom such as will not belong to anyone after me. Indeed, You are the Bestower

A duʿā from Sūrah Ṣād in which Sulaymān عليه السلام asks Allāh for forgiveness and a unique kingdom not granted to anyone after him.

رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي وَهَبْ لِي مُلْكًا لَّا يَنبَغِي لِأَحَدٍ مِّن بَعْدِي ۖ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ الْوَهَّابُ

My Lord, forgive me and grant me a kingdom such as will not belong to anyone after me. Indeed, You are the Bestower.

Rabbi ighfir lī wa hab lī mulkan lā yanbaghī li-aḥadin min baʿdī, innaka anta al-Wahhāb.

Context

A supplication made by Sulaymān عليه السلام after recognising a test, asking Allāh for forgiveness and a unique kingdom granted by divine favour.

Benefits

Combines seeking forgiveness with asking for provision
Teaches reliance upon Allāh for both worldly and spiritual gifts
Shows that great responsibility and authority come from Allāh
Encourages asking Allāh with certainty in His generosity

Source

al-Qur'ān

Ṣād

38:35

Themes

Forgiveness and Pardon Gratitude (Shukr) Provision (Rizq) Reliance on Allāh (Tawakkul) Sovereignty of Allāh