Family & parents
For marriage and any good you need
Musa said these words, alone and with nothing, and Allah answered him with shelter, work and a spouse. It is a humble, open-ended du'a that admits your need before Allah. Muslims say it when hoping for marriage or any good that has not yet come.
رَبِّ إِنِّي لِمَا أَنزَلْتَ إِلَيَّ مِنْ خَيْرٍ فَقِيرٌ
Rabbi innī limā anzalta ilayya min khayrin faqīr
My Lord, I am truly in need of whatever good You send down to me.
Authenticity: Qur'an, surah al-Qasas (28:24).
Download image to shareWhen to say it
When hoping for a spouse, or for any good you feel you lack.
How often
As often as you wish; it is a du'a of need, not a fixed count.
Frequently asked
Is this specifically a du'a for marriage?
It is the du'a Musa made just before Allah arranged his marriage, so scholars mention it for those seeking a spouse, though its wording covers any good you need.
Why is it so short?
Its power is in its humility: it names no specific request but admits total need before Allah, leaving Him to choose the good He sends.