My Lord, Save Me and My Family from What They Do

A duʿā from Sūrah Ash-Shuʿarāʾ in which Lūṭ عليه السلام asks Allāh to save him and his family from the wrongdoing of his people.

رَبِّ نَجِّنِي وَأَهْلِي مِمَّا يَعْمَلُونَ

My Lord, save me and my family from what they do.

Rabbi najjinī wa ahlī mimmā yaʿmalūn.

Context

A supplication made by Lūṭ عليه السلام seeking protection for himself and his family from the فساد of his people.

Benefits

Teaches seeking protection from environments of wrongdoing
Encourages concern for one’s family alongside oneself
Reflects reliance on Allāh in times of societal فساد
Emphasises distancing from harmful actions and influences

Source

al-Qur'ān

ash-Shuʿarāʾ

26:169

Themes

Deliverance Protection Reliance on Allāh (Tawakkul) Righteous Offspring and Family