۞ رَبِّ قَدْ ءَاتَيْتَنِى مِنَ ٱلْمُلْكِ وَعَلَّمْتَنِى مِن تَأْوِيلِ ٱلْأَحَادِيثِ ۚ فَاطِرَ ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ أَنتَ وَلِىِّۦ فِى ٱلدُّنْيَا وَٱلْـَٔاخِرَةِ ۖ تَوَفَّنِى مُسْلِمًا وَأَلْحِقْنِى بِٱلصَّـٰلِحِينَ 101
Translations
My Lord, You have given me [something] of sovereignty and taught me of the interpretation of dreams. Creator of the heavens and earth, You are my protector in this world and the Hereafter. Cause me to die a Muslim and join me with the righteous."
Transliteration
Rabbi qad ataytani mina al-mulki wa allamtani min ta'wili al-ahadith. Fatira al-samawati wa al-ard anta waliyya fi al-dunya wa al-akhirah. Tawaffani musliman wa alhiqni bi al-saliheen.
Tafsir (Explanation)
In this profound du'a (supplication), Prophet Yusuf acknowledges Allah's blessings of kingdom and knowledge of dream interpretation, then addresses Allah as the Creator of the heavens and earth, beseeching Him to be his protector in this life and the Hereafter. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari note that Yusuf's request to die as a Muslim (musliman) reflects his desire for steadfastness in faith until death, and his petition to be joined with the righteous (al-saliheen) demonstrates the ultimate aspiration of the believers—to be in the company of those who pleased Allah.
Revelation Context
This ayah occurs at the climax of Surah Yusuf, after Yusuf has been fully vindicated and reunited with his family. It represents Yusuf's mature spiritual reflection, showing how despite his worldly success and authority in Egypt, his heart remains focused on the divine. The supplication encapsulates the theme of the entire surah: that true success lies in faith, patience, and obedience to Allah.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'The best of supplications is asking for forgiveness (istighfar),' and more broadly, Tirmidhi records that making du'a with sincerity and acknowledging Allah's oneness is among the most beloved acts. The concept of dying as a Muslim is emphasized in various hadiths encouraging believers to maintain faith until death.
Themes
Key Lesson
True prosperity is not measured by wealth or power, but by one's relationship with Allah and desire to remain steadfast in faith; believers should regularly supplicate to Allah acknowledging His blessings while requesting guidance, protection, and righteous companionship both in this life and the next.