The Dua Between the Two Prostrations

Shaykh Bali calls this sitting — the sitting of etiquette before your Lord. Here you ask for just one thing, and you ask for it again and again.

How the Question Came

A question came in — could you explain a little the dua between the two prostrations?

The Shaykh says that two hadiths have come on this matter. The first — only “Rabbighfir li”, repeated again and again. The second — “Rabbighfir li, warhamni, wa 'afini, wahdini, wajburni”.

The Shaykh made it clear that the first is more authentic (sahih) than the second.

And within this short sitting lies something great — a plea to have your own broken place mended.

The Shaykh's Answer

Here, sit stubbornly with this one request — Rabbighfir li, Rabbighfir li, Rabbighfir li.

The Shaykh says it is not just words on the tongue — while saying it, remember your sins. “Rabbighfir li” means: forgive this sin, forgive that shortcoming.

The meaning of the words of the second hadith: cover me with Your mercy, keep me safe from illness, hardship and sin, guide me along the path You love, and mend my broken place.

Evidence — The Dua Between the Two Prostrations

رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي وَارْحَمْنِي وَعَافِنِي وَاهْدِنِي وَاجْبُرْنِي

O my Lord, forgive me, have mercy on me, keep me safe, guide me, and mend my broken state. (Sunan Abu Dawud and Sunan at-Tirmidhi)Copy

The word “wajburni” comes from the meaning of setting a broken bone — just as a broken arm is bound and straightened, so too the broken heart.

What to Do

1. Do not rush between the two prostrations — sit still, with your hands on your knees.
2. Say “Rabbighfir li” more than once — this is the more authentic dua.
3. While saying it, remember a specific sin or shortcoming.
4. If your heart is broken, ask while keeping in mind the meaning of “wajburni” — this is where it is mended.

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Source: Based on a talk by Shaykh Waheed Abdussalam Bali

Translation and compilation: Raqi Faisal Ahmed Sabit — Al Qur'an Ruqyah Healing Center