Radhitu Billahi Rabba Meaning, Arabic Text, Hadith and Benefits
“Radhitu billahi rabba” is a part of the morning and evening adhkar. It is a declaration of faith that leads to Jannah. Below is the full dua in English, Arabic, and transliteration, along with the Hadith reference and the benefits of this zikr.
Radhitu Billahi Rabba in Arabic Text
Radhitu billahi in Arabic is written as:
رَضِيْتُ بِاللّهِ رَبَّاً وَبِالْإِسْلاَمِ دِيْناً وَبِمُحَمَّدٍ (صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ) نَبِيّاً
Transliteration
The zikr is transliterated as Radeetu billaahi Rabban wa bil Islaami Deenan, wa bi Muhammadin (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallama) nabiyyan.
Radhitu Billahi Rabba Dua Meaning in English
Radhitu billahi means I am pleased with Allah as Lord, with Islam as my religion, and with Muhammad (SallaAllahu ‘alayhi wasallam) as my Prophet.
Radhitu billahi Rabba Hadith
Narrated by al-Munaydhir (رضي الله عنه), I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: “Whoever reaches the morning and says: Radeetu billaahi Rabban wa bil Islaami Deenan, wa bi Muhammadin (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallama) nabiyyan (I am pleased with Allah as my Lord, Islam as me religion and Muhammad as my Prophet,) then I am responsible to take him by his hand until he is entered into Paradise.”
[Recorded by at-Tabarānī in al-Kabeer (20/355/838) , Ibn Wahab, and Ibn Mandah. Verified to be authentic by al-Albani in Silsilat us-Sahihah 2686 & Mundhiri in at-Targheeb (1/299).
Another narration of this extolment, instructing to say it three times every morning and evening, was recorded by Ibn Abi Shaybah, Abu Dawud, and others, and was verified to be weak by al-Albani (Daif-ut-Targhib 384, ad-Da’ifah 5020, and al-Kalim-ul-Tayyib 24)]
- Hadith
Narrated Al-Abbas bin Abdul-Muttalib: that he heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: “Whoever is pleased with Allah as (his) Lord, and Islam as (his) religion, and Muhammad as (his) Prophet, then he has tasted the sweetness of faith.”
[Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2623, Sahih (Darussalam)]
- Hadith
Abu Sa’id al-Khudri reported the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) as saying: “If anyone says “I am pleased with Allah as Lord, with Islam as religion and with Muhammad (ﷺ) as Apostle” Paradise will be his due.”
[Sunan Abi Dawud 1529. Graded Sahih by Shaykh Al-Albani]
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The Power of Contentment: A Simple yet Rewarding Supplication
Shaykh Sulaiman al-Ruhayli highlights the significance of the daily supplication: “Subhanallah” (I am pleased with Allah as my Lord, Islam as my religion, and Muhammad as my Prophet).
Reciting this supplication:
- Brings the Prophet’s (ﷺ) guidance and support into Paradise
- Demonstrates contentment with Allah’s decisions and provisions
- Aligns our actions with our words
Imam Al-Nawawi emphasizes that contentment means being convinced, sufficed, and desiring nothing more. By affirming this supplication, we:
- Accept Allah’s decrees and provisions
- Submit to Islam’s commandments and teachings
- Embrace the Prophet’s (ﷺ) way of life and teachings
Remember, persistence in reciting this supplication brings a substantial reward, especially in the afterlife. May we live by these words and embody contentment in our lives.
Radhitu Billahi Rabba Dua Benefits
- It serves as a reminder of one’s faith and commitment to Islam.
- It helps strengthen the relationship between the believer and Allah.
- Reciting it regularly is believed to bring contentment and peace of mind.
- It is a means to earn Allah’s pleasure and mercy, ultimately leading to Jannah (paradise).
