رَبِّ هَبْ لِي حُكْمًا وَأَلْحِقْنِي بِالصَّالِحِينَ وَاجْعَل لِّي لِسَانَ صِدْقٍ فِي الْآخِرِينَ وَاجْعَلْنِي مِن وَرَثَةِ جَنَّةِ النَّعِيمِ
“My Lord, grant me wisdom and join me with the righteous. And grant me a reputation of honor among later generations. And place me among the inheritors of the Garden of Pleasure.” [Quran 26:83-85]
Some names fade the moment they are buried. Others become eternal.
Ibrahim (AS) was one man, standing alone. No army. No followers. No throne. He walked away from his people, his homeland, his family, leaving behind everything—except his faith.
And then, he made this dua.
A dua for wisdom—because knowledge without Allah (SWT) leads to arrogance.
A dua for righteous company—because faith is heavy when carried alone.
A dua for a legacy of truth—because a life without impact is a life wasted.
And a dua for Jannah—because in the end, what else is worth striving for?
And Allah (SWT) answered.
Ibrahim (AS) was not just honored in his time—his name was written into history. His legacy became the foundation of an entire ummah. Every believer is tied to him. Every Hajj follows his footsteps. Every prayer sends peace upon him.
Kings ruled and disappeared. Dynasties rose and crumbled. But his name? Still spoken, still honored, still alive.
This is what happens when you build for more than this world.
We chase recognition, titles, success—afraid of being forgotten. But what is the point of being remembered by people if we are forgotten by Allah (SWT)?
What will your legacy be?
Make this your dua. Ask for wisdom that elevates, not deceives. Ask for company that strengthens, not distracts. Ask for a legacy that leads to Jannah, not one that dies with your name.
Because the only names that last? Are the ones Allah (SWT) writes down.
