A Collection of Prayers from the Quran

The Book teaches its own supplications - the words of the prophets, the angels, and the believers, preserved as verses. Gathered here in Rashad Khalifa's translation.

Every prayer below is a verse of the Quran, quoted whole. Some are pure supplication; in others the Quran sets the prayer inside its narration - who said it, and when - so the verse carries both the words and their moment. They are arranged in the order of the Book, from the seeking of refuge to the Key, through the pleas of Abraham, Joseph, Moses, and the believers, to the two suras of refuge that close the Quran.

"Say, "My Lord, I seek refuge in You from the whispers of the devils. "And I seek refuge in You, my Lord, lest they come near me."" (23:97-98)

"In the name of GOD, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Praise be to GOD, Lord of the universe. Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Master of the Day of Judgment. You alone we worship; You alone we ask for help. Guide us in the right path; the path of those whom You blessed; not of those who have deserved wrath, nor of the strayers." (1:1-7)

""Our Lord, make us submitters to You, and from our descendants let there be a community of submitters to You. Teach us the rites of our religion, and redeem us. You are the Redeemer, Most Merciful." (2:128)

"When his Lord said to him, "Submit," he said, "I submit to the Lord of the universe."" (2:131)

"Had you witnessed Jacob on his death bed; he said to his children, "What will you worship after I die?" They said, "We will worship your god; the god of your fathers Abraham, Ismail, and Isaac; the one god. To Him we are submitters."" (2:133)

"Say, "We believe in GOD, and in what was sent down to us, and in what was sent down to Abraham, Ismail, Isaac, Jacob, and the Patriarchs; and in what was given to Moses and Jesus, and all the prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction among any of them. To Him alone we are submitters."" (2:136)

"Such is GOD's system, and whose system is better than GOD's? "Him alone we worship."" (2:138)

"Say, "Do you argue with us about GOD, when He is our Lord and your Lord? We are responsible for our deeds, and you are responsible for your deeds. To Him alone we are devoted."" (2:139)

"When an affliction befalls them, they say, "We belong to GOD, and to Him we are returning."" (2:156)

"O you who believe, seek help through steadfastness and the Contact Prayers (Salat). GOD is with those who steadfastly persevere." (2:153)

"Others would say, "Our Lord, grant us righteousness in this world, and righteousness in the Hereafter, and spare us the retribution of Hell."" (2:201)

"The messenger has believed in what was sent down to him from his Lord, and so did the believers. They believe in GOD, His angels, His scripture, and His messengers: "We make no distinction among any of His messengers." They say, "We hear, and we obey. Forgive us, our Lord. To You is the ultimate destiny."" (2:285)

"GOD never burdens a soul beyond its means: to its credit is what it earns, and against it is what it commits. "Our Lord, do not condemn us if we forget or make mistakes. Our Lord, and protect us from blaspheming against You, like those before us have done. Our Lord, protect us from sinning until it becomes too late for us to repent. Pardon us and forgive us. You are our Lord and Master. Grant us victory over the disbelieving people."" (2:286)

""Our Lord, let not our hearts waver, now that You have guided us. Shower us with Your mercy; You are the Grantor." (3:8)

""Our Lord, You will surely gather the people on a day that is inevitable. GOD never breaks a promise."" (3:9)

"They say, "Our Lord, we have believed, so forgive us our sins, and spare us the agony of the hellfire."" (3:16)

"Say, "Our god: possessor of all sovereignty. You grant sovereignty to whomever You choose, You remove sovereignty from whomever You choose. You grant dignity to whomever You choose, and commit to humiliation whomever You choose. In Your hand are all provisions. You are Omnipotent." (3:26)

""You merge the night into the day, and merge the day into the night. You produce the living from the dead, and produce the dead from the living, and You provide for whomever You choose, without limits."" (3:27)

"When Jesus sensed their disbelief, he said, "Who are my supporters towards GOD?" The disciples said, "We are GOD's supporters; we believe in GOD, and bear witness that we are submitters." (3:52)

""Our Lord, we have believed in what You have sent down, and we have followed the messenger; count us among the witnesses."" (3:53)

""And do not believe except as those who follow your religion." Say, "The true guidance is GOD's guidance." If they claim that they have the same guidance, or argue with you about your Lord, say, "All grace is in GOD's hand; He bestows it upon whomever He wills." GOD is Bounteous, Omniscient." (3:73)

"Say, "We believe in GOD, and in what was sent down to us, and in what was sent down to Abraham, Ismail, Isaac, Jacob, and the Patriarchs, and in what was given to Moses, Jesus, and the prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction among any of them. To Him alone we are submitters."" (3:84)

"Their only utterance was, "Our Lord, forgive us our sins, and our transgressions, strengthen our foothold, and grant us victory over the disbelievers."" (3:147)

"They remember GOD while standing, sitting, and on their sides, and they reflect upon the creation of the heavens and the earth: "Our Lord, You did not create all this in vain. Be You glorified. Save us from the retribution of Hell." (3:191)

""Our Lord, whomever You commit to Hell are the ones You have forsaken. Such transgressors have no helpers." (3:192)

""Our Lord, we have heard a caller calling to faith and proclaiming: 'You shall believe in your Lord,' and we have believed. Our Lord, forgive us our transgressions, remit our sins, and let us die as righteous believers." (3:193)

""Our Lord, shower us with the blessings You promised us through Your messengers, and do not forsake us on the Day of Resurrection. You never break a promise."" (3:194)

"You shall not covet the qualities bestowed upon each other by GOD; the men enjoy certain qualities, and the women enjoy certain qualities. You may implore GOD to shower you with His grace. GOD is fully aware of all things." (4:32)

"Why should you not fight in the cause of GOD when weak men, women, and children are imploring: "Our Lord, deliver us from this community whose people are oppressive, and be You our Lord and Master."" (4:75)

"When they hear what was revealed to the messenger, you see their eyes flooding with tears as they recognize the truth therein, and they say, "Our Lord, we have believed, so count us among the witnesses." (5:83)

"Praise be to GOD, who created the heavens and the earth, and made the darkness and the light. Yet, those who disbelieve in their Lord continue to deviate." (6:1)

"The wicked are thus annihilated. Praise be to GOD, Lord of the universe." (6:45)

"Say, "Shall we implore, beside GOD, what possesses no power to benefit us or hurt us, and turn back on our heels after GOD has guided us? In that case, we would join those possessed by the devils, and rendered utterly confused, while their friends try to save them: 'Stay with us on the right path.'" Say, "GOD's guidance is the right guidance. We are commanded to submit to the Lord of the universe." (6:71)

"Say, "My Lord has guided me in a straight path - the perfect religion of Abraham, monotheism. He never was an idol worshiper."" (6:161)

"Say, "My Contact Prayers (Salat), my worship practices, my life and my death, are all devoted absolutely to GOD alone, the Lord of the universe." (6:162)

"Say, "Shall I seek other than GOD as a lord, when He is the Lord of all things? No soul benefits except from its own works, and none bears the burden of another. Ultimately, you return to your Lord, then He informs you regarding all your disputes."" (6:164)

"We will remove all jealousy from their hearts. Rivers will flow beneath them, and they will say, "GOD be praised for guiding us. We could not possibly be guided, if it were not that GOD has guided us. The messengers of our Lord did bring the truth." They will be called: "This is your Paradise. You have inherited it, in return for your works."" (7:43)

""We would be blaspheming against GOD if we reverted to your religion after GOD has saved us from it. How could we revert back to it against the will of GOD our Lord? Our Lord's knowledge encompasses all things. We have put our trust in GOD. Our Lord, grant us a decisive victory over our people. You are the best supporter."" (7:89)

""You persecute us simply because we believed in the proofs of our Lord when they came to us." "Our Lord, grant us steadfastness, and let us die as submitters."" (7:126)

"Moses then selected seventy men from among his people, to come to our appointed audience. When the quake shook them, he said, "My Lord, You could have annihilated them in the past, together with me, if You so willed. Would You annihilate us for the deeds of those among us who are foolish? This must be the test that You have instituted for us. With it, You condemn whomever You will, and guide whomever You will. You are our Lord and Master, so forgive us, shower us with Your mercy; You are the best Forgiver." (7:155)

""And decree for us righteousness in this world, and in the Hereafter. We have repented to You. He said, "My retribution befalls whomever I will. But My mercy encompasses all things. However, I will specify it for those who (1) lead a righteous life, (2) give the obligatory charity (Zakat), (3) believe in our revelations, and" (7:156)

""GOD is my only Lord and Master; the One who revealed this scripture. He protects the righteous." (7:196)

"Say, "Nothing happens to us, except what GOD has decreed for us. He is our Lord and Master. In GOD the believers shall trust."" (9:51)

"They should be satisfied with what GOD and His messenger have given them. They should have said, "GOD suffices us. GOD will provide for us from His bounties, and so will His messenger. We are seeking only GOD."" (9:59)

"Their prayer therein is: "Be You glorified, our god," their greeting therein is, "Peace," and their ultimate prayer is: "Praise be to GOD, Lord of the universe."" (10:10)

"Do not be saddened by their utterances. All power belongs to GOD. He is the Hearer, the Omniscient." (10:65)

"They said, "We trust in GOD. Our Lord, save us from the persecution of these oppressive people." (10:85)

""My Lord, You have given me kingship and taught me the interpretation of dreams. Initiator of the heavens and the earth; You are my Lord and Master in this life and in the Hereafter. Let me die as a submitter, and count me with the righteous."" (12:101)

"Say, "This is my path: I invite to GOD, on the basis of a clear proof, and so do those who follow me. GOD be glorified. I am not an idol worshiper."" (12:108)

"Say, "Who is the Lord of the heavens and the earth?" Say, "GOD." Say, "Why then do you set up besides Him masters who do not possess any power to benefit or harm even themselves?" Say, "Is the blind the same as the seer? Is darkness the same as the light?" Have they found idols besides GOD who created creations similar to His creations, to the point of not distinguishing the two creations? Say, "GOD is the Creator of all things, and He is the One, the Supreme."" (13:16)

""Our Lord, You know whatever we conceal and whatever we declare - nothing is hidden from GOD on earth, nor in the heavens." (14:38)

""Praise be to GOD for granting me, despite my old age, Ismail and Isaac. My Lord answers the prayers." (14:39)

""My Lord, make me one who consistently observes the Contact Prayers (Salat), and also my children. Our Lord, please answer my prayers." (14:40)

""My Lord, forgive me and my parents, and the believers, on the day when the reckoning takes place."" (14:41)

"Be He glorified, He is much too exalted, far above their utterances." (17:43)

"And say, "My Lord, admit me an honorable admittance, and let me depart an honorable departure, and grant me from You a powerful support."" (17:80)

"And proclaim: "Praise be to GOD, who has never begotten a son, nor does He have a partner in His kingship, nor does He need any ally out of weakness," and magnify Him constantly." (17:111)

"When the youths took refuge in the cave, they said, "Our Lord, shower us with Your mercy, and bless our affairs with Your guidance."" (18:10)

"We strengthened their hearts when they stood up and proclaimed: "Our only Lord is the Lord of the heavens and the earth. We will never worship any other god beside Him. Otherwise, we would be far astray." (18:14)

"To Him belongs everything in the heavens, and the earth, and everything between them, and everything beneath the ground." (20:6)

"He said, "Our Lord is the One who granted everything its existence, and its guidance."" (20:50)

"Most Exalted is GOD, the only true King. Do not rush into uttering the Quran before it is revealed to you, and say, "My Lord, increase my knowledge."" (20:114)

"If there were in them (the heavens and the earth) other gods beside GOD, there would have been chaos. Glory be to GOD; the Lord with absolute authority. He is high above their claims." (21:22)

""My Lord, let me not be one of the transgressing people."" (23:94)

""A group of My servants used to say, 'Our Lord, we have believed, so forgive us and shower us with mercy. Of all the merciful ones, You are the Most Merciful.'" (23:109)

"Most exalted is GOD, the true Sovereign. There is no other god beside Him; the Most Honorable Lord, possessor of all authority." (23:116)

"Say, "My Lord, shower us with forgiveness and mercy. Of all the merciful ones, You are the Most Merciful."" (23:118)

"When you heard it, you should have said, "We will not repeat this. Glory be to You. This is a gross falsehood."" (24:16)

"And they say, "Our Lord, spare us the agony of Hell; its retribution is horrendous. "It is the worst abode; the worst destiny."" (25:65-66)

"And they say, "Our Lord, let our spouses and children be a source of joy for us, and keep us in the forefront of the righteous."" (25:74)

""The One who created me, and guided me. "The One who feeds me and waters me. "And when I get sick, He heals me. "The One who puts me to death, then brings me back to life. "The One who hopefully will forgive my sins on the Day of Judgment. "My Lord, grant me wisdom, and include me with the righteous. "Let the example I set for the future generations be a good one. "Make me one of the inheritors of the blissful Paradise. "And forgive my father, for he has gone astray. "And do not forsake me on the Day of Resurrection."" (26:78-87)

"When he came to it, he was called: "Blessed is the One (who is speaking from) within the fire, and those around it." Glory be to GOD, Lord of the universe." (27:8)

"He smiled and laughed at her statement, and said, "My Lord, direct me to be appreciative of the blessings You have bestowed upon me and my parents, and to do the righteous works that please You. Admit me by Your mercy into the company of Your righteous servants."" (27:19)

"The one who possessed knowledge from the book said, "I can bring it to you in the blink of your eye." When he saw it settled in front of him, he said, "This is a blessing from my Lord, whereby He tests me, to show whether I am appreciative or unappreciative. Whoever is appreciative is appreciative for his own good, and if one turns unappreciative, then my Lord is in no need for him, Most Honorable."" (27:40)

"He said, "My Lord, I have wronged my soul. Please forgive me," and He forgave him. He is the Forgiver, Most Merciful." (28:16)

"He said, "My Lord, in return for Your blessings upon me, I will never be a supporter of the guilty ones."" (28:17)

"He fled the city, afraid and watchful. He said, "My Lord, save me from the oppressive people."" (28:21)

"As he traveled towards Midyan, he said, "May my Lord guide me in the right path."" (28:22)

"He watered for them, then turned to the shade, saying, "My Lord, whatever provision You send to me, I am in dire need for it."" (28:24)

"Your Lord is the One who creates whatever He wills, and chooses; no one else does any choosing. Glory be to GOD, the Most Exalted. He is far above needing partners." (28:68)

"He is the one GOD; there is no other god beside Him. To Him belongs all praise in this first life, and in the Hereafter. All judgment belongs with Him, and to Him you will be returned." (28:70)

"He made you inherit their land, their homes, their money, and lands you had never stepped on. GOD is in full control of all things." (33:27)

""But if you are seeking GOD and His messenger, and the abode of the Hereafter, then GOD has prepared for the righteous among you a great recompense."" (33:29)

"Praise be to GOD - to whom belongs everything in the heavens and the earth; all praise is also due to Him in the Hereafter. He is the Most Wise, the Cognizant." (34:1)

"Intercession with Him will be in vain, unless it coincides with His will. When their minds are finally settled down, and they ask, "What did your Lord say," they will say, "The truth." He is the Most High, the Most Great." (34:23)

"They will answer, "Be You glorified. You are our Lord and Master, not them. Instead, they were worshiping the jinns; most of them were believers therein."" (34:41)

"Say, "My Lord causes the truth to prevail. He is the Knower of all secrets."" (34:48)

"Praise be to GOD, Initiator of the heavens and the earth, and appointer of the angels to be messengers with wings - two, three, and four (wings). He increases the creation as He wills. GOD is Omnipotent." (35:1)

"Glory be to your Lord, the great Lord; far above their claims." (37:180)

"Praise be to GOD, Lord of the universe." (37:182)

"If GOD wanted to have a son, He could have chosen whomever He willed from among His creations. Be He glorified; He is GOD, the One, the Supreme." (39:4)

"Say, "I have been commanded to worship GOD, devoting the religion absolutely to Him alone." (39:11)

"Say, "I fear, if I disobeyed my Lord, the retribution of a great day."" (39:13)

"Say, "GOD is the only One I worship, devoting my religion absolutely to Him alone." (39:14)

"If you ask them, "Who created the heavens and the earth?" they will say, "GOD." Say, "Why then do you set up idols beside GOD? If GOD willed any adversity for me, can they relieve such an adversity? And if He willed a blessing for me, can they prevent such a blessing?" Say, "GOD is sufficient for me." In Him the trusters shall trust." (39:38)

"Proclaim: "Our god, Initiator of the heavens and the earth, Knower of all secrets and declarations, You are the only One who judges among Your servants regarding their disputes."" (39:46)

"You will see the angels floating around the throne, glorifying and praising their Lord. After the equitable judgment is issued to all, it will be proclaimed: "Praise be to GOD, Lord of the universe."" (39:75)

"Those who serve the throne and all those around it glorify and praise their Lord, and believe in Him. And they ask forgiveness for those who believe: "Our Lord, Your mercy and Your knowledge encompass all things. Forgive those who repent and follow Your path, and spare them the retribution of Hell. "Our Lord, and admit them into the gardens of Eden that You promised for them and for the righteous among their parents, spouses, and children. You are the Almighty, Most Wise. "And protect them from falling in sin. Whomever You protect from falling in sin, on that day, has attained mercy from You. This is the greatest triumph."" (40:7-9)

"This is because when GOD ALONE was advocated, you disbelieved, but when others were mentioned beside Him, you believed. Therefore, GOD's judgment has been issued; He is the Most High, the Great." (40:12)

"Moses said, "I seek refuge in my Lord and your Lord, from every arrogant one who does not believe in the Day of Reckoning."" (40:27)

"Such is GOD your Lord, the Creator of all things. There is no god except He. How could you deviate?" (40:62)

"GOD is the One who rendered the earth habitable for you, and the sky a formidable structure, and He designed you, and designed you well. He is the One who provides you with good provisions. Such is GOD your Lord; Most Exalted is GOD, Lord of the universe." (40:64)

"He is the Living; there is no god except He. You shall worship Him alone, devoting your religion absolutely to Him alone. Praise be to GOD, Lord of the universe." (40:65)

"Say, "I have been enjoined from worshiping the idols you worship beside GOD, when the clear revelations came to me from my Lord. I was commanded to submit to the Lord of the universe."" (40:66)

"Who can utter better words than one who invites to GOD, works righteousness, and says, "I am one of the submitters"?" (41:33)

"Did they find other lords beside Him? GOD is the only Lord and Master. He is the One who resurrects the dead, and He is the Omnipotent One." (42:9)

"If you dispute any part of this message, the judgment for doing this rests with GOD. Such is GOD my Lord. In Him I trust, and to Him I submit." (42:10)

"This is what you shall preach, and steadfastly maintain what you are commanded to do, and do not follow their wishes. And proclaim: "I believe in all the scriptures sent down by GOD. I was commanded to judge among you equitably. GOD is our Lord and your Lord. We have our deeds and you have your deeds. There is no argument between us and you. GOD will gather us all together; to Him is the ultimate destiny."" (42:15)

""We ultimately return to our Lord."" (43:14)

""Only the One who initiated me can guide me."" (43:27)

"They cannot help you at all against GOD. It is the transgressors who ally themselves with one another, while GOD is the Lord of the righteous." (45:19)

"To GOD belongs all praise; Lord of the heavens, Lord of the earth, Lord of the universe." (45:36)

"To Him belongs all supremacy in the heavens and the earth. He is the Almighty, Most Wise." (45:37)

"Surely, those who say, "Our Lord is GOD," then lead a righteous life, will have no fear, nor will they grieve." (46:13)

"We enjoined the human being to honor his parents. His mother bore him arduously, gave birth to him arduously, and took intimate care of him for thirty months. When he reaches maturity, and reaches the age of forty, he should say, "My Lord, direct me to appreciate the blessings You have bestowed upon me and upon my parents, and to do the righteous works that please You. Let my children be righteous as well. I have repented to You; I am a submitter."" (46:15)

"Then there is the one who says to his parents, "Woe to you; are you telling me that (after death) I will come back to life? How come those who died before us never come back?" The parents would cry for GOD's help and say, "Woe to you; please believe! GOD's promise is the truth." He would say, "Tales from the past!"" (46:17)

"This is because GOD is the Lord of those who believe, while the disbelievers have no lord." (47:11)

"To GOD belongs all the forces in the heavens and the earth. GOD is Almighty, Most Wise." (48:7)

"GOD is the Provider, the Possessor of all power, the Supreme." (51:58)

"He is the Alpha and the Omega. He is the Outermost and the Innermost. He is fully aware of all things." (57:3)

"To Him belongs the kingship of the heavens and the earth. All matters are controlled by GOD." (57:5)

"Those who became believers after them say, "Our Lord, forgive us and our brethren who preceded us to the faith, and keep our hearts from harboring any hatred towards those who believed. Our Lord, You are Compassionate, Most Merciful."" (59:10)

"He is the One GOD; there is no other god besides Him. Knower of all secrets and declarations. He is the Most Gracious, Most Merciful." (59:22)

"He is the One GOD; there is no other god besides Him. The King, the Most Sacred, the Peace, the Most Faithful, the Supreme, the Almighty, the Most Powerful, the Most Dignified. GOD be glorified; far above having partners." (59:23)

"He is the One GOD; the Creator, the Initiator, the Designer. To Him belong the most beautiful names. Glorifying Him is everything in the heavens and the earth. He is the Almighty, Most Wise." (59:24)

"A good example has been set for you by Abraham and those with him. They said to their people, "We disown you and the idols that you worship besides GOD. We denounce you, and you will see nothing from us except animosity and hatred until you believe in GOD ALONE." However, a mistake was committed by Abraham when he said to his father, "I will pray for your forgiveness, but I possess no power to protect you from GOD." "Our Lord, we trust in You, and submit to You; to You is the final destiny." (60:4)

""Our Lord, let us not be oppressed by those who disbelieved, and forgive us. You are the Almighty, Most Wise."" (60:5)

"O you who believe, be GOD's supporters, like the disciples of Jesus, son of Mary. When he said to them, "Who are my supporters towards GOD," they said, "We are GOD's supporters." Thus, a group from the Children of Israel believed, and another group disbelieved. We helped those who believed against their enemy, until they won." (61:14)

"When some of them come across a business deal, or some entertainment, they rush to it and leave you standing! Say, "What GOD possesses is far better than the entertainment or the business. GOD is the best Provider."" (62:11)

"O you who believe, you shall repent to GOD a firm repentance. Your Lord will then remit your sins and admit you into gardens with flowing streams. On that day, GOD will not disappoint the prophet and those who believed with him. Their light will radiate in front of them and to their right. They will say, "Our Lord, perfect our light for us, and forgive us; You are Omnipotent."" (66:8)

"And GOD cites as an example of those who believed the wife of Pharaoh. She said, "My Lord, build a home for me at You in Paradise, and save me from Pharaoh and his works; save me from the transgressing people."" (66:11)

"Say, "He is the One who initiated you, and granted you the hearing, the eyes, and the brains. Rarely are you appreciative."" (67:23)

"Say, "He is the Most Gracious; we believe in Him, and we trust in Him. You will surely find out who is really far astray."" (67:29)

""My Lord, forgive me and my parents, and anyone who enters my home as a believer, and all the believing men and women. But do not give the disbelievers anything but annihilation."" (71:28)

"Say, "I worship only my Lord; I never set up any idols besides Him."" (72:20)

"Lord of the east and the west; there is no other god besides Him. You should choose Him as your advocate." (73:9)

""We fear from our Lord a day that is full of misery and trouble."" (76:10)

"And He is the Forgiving, Most Kind. Possessor of the glorious throne." (85:14-15)

"Proclaim, "He is the One and only GOD. "The Absolute GOD. "Never did He beget. Nor was He begotten. "None equals Him."" (112:1-4)

"Say, "I seek refuge in the Lord of daybreak. "From the evils among His creations. "From the evils of darkness as it falls. "From the evils of the troublemakers. "From the evils of the envious when they envy."" (113:1-5)

"Say, "I seek refuge in the Lord of the people. "The King of the people. "The god of the people. "From the evils of sneaky whisperers. "Who whisper into the chests of the people. "Be they of the jinns, or the people."" (114:1-6)

"Praise GOD, who revealed to His servant this scripture, and made it flawless." (18:1)