Radhitu Billahi Rabba wa bil Islami Deena
Meaning, Benefits & How to Recite (Hisn al-Muslim 87)
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This short dhikr — “Raḍītu billāhi Rabban wa bil-Islāmi dīnan wa bi-Muḥammadin nabiyyan” — is a daily statement of contentment with Allah, Islam, and the Prophet ﷺ. Say it three times in the morning and evening to strengthen faith, reduce anxiety, and anchor your Muslim identity.
Arabic, Transliteration & Translations
رَضِيتُ بِاللَّهِ رَبًّا، وَبِالْإِسْلَامِ دِينًا، وَبِمُحَمَّدٍ نَبِيًّا
Transliteration: Raḍītu billāhi Rabban, wa bil-Islāmi dīnan, wa bi-Muḥammadin nabiyyan.
English: I am pleased with Allah as my Lord, with Islam as my religion, and with Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) as my Prophet.
Urdu: میں اللہ کے رب ہونے، اسلام کے دین ہونے اور محمد ﷺ کے نبی ہونے پر راضی ہوں۔
Evidence from Hadith
This supplication is recorded in Hisn al-Muslim #87, with references to Ahmad, An-Nasā’ī, Ibn as-Sunnī, and At-Tirmidhī, graded ḥasan (good). It is recommended to recite it three times in the morning and evening. Sunan Ibn Mājah also mentions Allah’s promise to please the one who says it morning and evening.
Qur’anic Anchors for This Meaning
1) Completion of Religion (Al-Mā’idah 5:3)
...الْيَوْمَ أَكْمَلْتُ لَكُمْ دِينَكُمْ...
Transliteration: al-yawma akmaltu lakum dīnakum...
English: “Today I have perfected for you your religion…”
Urdu: آج کے دن میں نے تمہارے لیے تمہارا دین کامل کر دیا…
2) Trust in Allah’s Decree (At-Tawbah 9:51)
قُل لَّن يُصِيبَنَا إِلَّا مَا كَتَبَ اللَّهُ لَنَا...
Transliteration: Qul lan yuṣībanā illā mā kataba Allāhu lanā...
English: “Nothing will befall us except what Allah has written for us…”
Urdu: کہہ دو ہمیں وہی پہنچے گا جو اللہ نے ہمارے لیے لکھ دیا ہے…
Benefits of This Dhikr
- Anchors identity: Strengthens belief in Allah, Islam, and the Prophet ﷺ.
- Calms anxiety: Dhikr brings peace to the heart.
- Builds resilience: Reminds you Allah controls all affairs.
- Revives the heart: The remembering believer is like the living.
- Brings mercy: Dhikr gatherings are surrounded by angels.
How to Recite Daily
- Timing: After Fajr and after Maghrib/ʿIshā’.
- Count: Three times each session.
- Posture: Sit calmly, face Qiblah if possible.
- With family: Teach meaning to children.
- Consistency: Make it part of your routine.
A Personal Note
There are mornings I wake up already bracing for the day. On those days, this short sentence is a lifeline. I say it slowly—I am pleased with Allah as my Lord—and my shoulders relax. It won’t remove all problems, but it will reframe them. You belong to the One who perfected this religion and cares for you every day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it authentic? Yes. Hisn al-Muslim #87; graded ḥasan.
How many times should I say it? Three in the morning, three in the evening.
Can I read if I don’t know Arabic? Yes. Use transliteration and learn gradually.
What are its benefits? Strengthens tawakkul, brings peace, revives faith.
Action Step: Recite this dhikr after Maghrib tonight — and feel the difference.
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