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Bismillahi r-rahmani r-rahim
In the Name of Allah, the All-beneficent, the All-merciful
Allahummarzuqna tawfiqat-taah wa budal-masiyah
O Lord! Give us firmness in obedience, aloofness from sins,
Wa sidqun-niyyah wa irfan al-hurmah
sincere intention, and the knowledge of all that is held with respect to You.
Wa akrimna bil-huda wal-istiqamah wa saddid as-sinatana bis-sawab wal-hikmah
(O Lord!) Bestow on us steadfastness, guidance and wisdom,
and let our tongues speak the truth.
Wamla qulubana bil-ilm wal-marifah
Fill our hearts with knowledge and learning.
Wa tahhir butunana min al-haram
Keep us from filling our stomach with unlawful food.
Wash-shubhati wakfif aydiyana aniz-zulm was-sariqah
Keep our hands from oppressing and stealing.
Waghdud basarana anil-fujur wal-khiyanah
Blind our eyes from witnessing immorality and debauchery.
Wasdud asmaana anil-llaghwi wal-ghibah
Wa faddal ala ulamaina bizzuhdi wan-nasihah
Let our scholars be endowed with piety and the ability of giving good counsel.
Wa alal-mutaallimina bil-juhdi war-raghbah
Enable our students to devote themselves to their studies in right earnest.
Wa alal-mustamiina bil-ittibai wal-mawizah
Let our listeners pay heed to what they hear and follow them sincerely.
Wa ala mardal-muslimina bish-shifai war-rahah
Bestow health and comfort upon the sick Muslims,
Wa ala mawtahum bir-rafati war-rahmah
peace and mercy upon the dead Muslims,
Wa ala mashayikhina bil-waqari was-sakinah
honor and dignity upon our good ones.
Wa alash-shababi bil-inabati wat-tawbah
Let our youth repent for their lapses.
Wa alan-nisai bil-hayai wal-iffah
Make our women modest and chaste.
Wa alal-aghniyai bit-tawadui was-saah
Bestow upon the rich the quality of humility and generosity;
Wa alal-fuqarai bis-sabri wal-qinaah
upon the poor, patience and contentment;
Wa alal-ghuzati bin-nasri wal-ghalabah
upon our warriors, victory and triumph;
Wa alal-usarai bil-khalasi war-rahah
upon the prisoners, freedom from the enemys captivity;
Wa alal-umarai bil-adli wash-shafaqah
upon the rulers, justice and compassion;
Wa alar-raibah bil-insaf wa husnis-sirah
and upon the ruled, fairness and good conduct.