Prayer of Contentment and Submission
Begin your day with the prayer of contentment and submission by affirming your choice of Allah as your Lord, Islam as your religion, and Muhammad as the prophet. Express your heartfelt devotion and seek His pleasure through structured supplication and remembrance.
Intention of Submission and Contentment
As you begin the day, open your heart to His pleasure and make the intention:
"O Allah; bless my day with Your pleasure, and illuminate my heart with the light of Islam. I have chosen You as my Lord, Islam as my religion, and Muhammad Mustafa (peace be upon him) as my Prophet, and I am well pleased with this from the bottom of my heart. Guide me to the paths that lead to Your pleasure and make me one of Your servants with whom You are well pleased."
Radiitü billahi rabben
رَضِيتُ بِاللَّهِ رَبًّا وَبِالْإِسْلَامِ دِينًا وَبِمُحَمَّدٍ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ نَبِيًّا وَرَسُولًا
Closing with Praise and Gratitude
My Lord; praise be to You for every blessing You have bestowed and every breath You have decreed. Your pleasure is my greatest goal, do not turn me away from this path. Amen.
Frequently asked questions
When is this prayer recited?
It is recited as you begin the day in the morning.
What is the meaning of Radiitü billahi rabben?
It means: I am pleased with Allah as Lord, with Islam as religion, and with Muhammad as prophet.