The supplication of Musa
قَالَ رَبِّ ٱشْرَحْ لِى صَدْرِى
[Moses] said, "My Lord, expand for me my breast [with assurance]
وَيَسِّرْ لِىٓ أَمْرِى
And ease for me my task
وَٱحْلُلْ عُقْدَةًۭ مِّن لِّسَانِى
And untie the knot from my tongue
يَفْقَهُوا۟ قَوْلِى
That they may understand my speech.
The supplication of Musa is Quran 20:25–28, in Surah Taha. When he was sent to Pharaoh he asked, 'My Lord, expand my chest for me, ease my task, and untie a knot from my tongue, so they may understand my speech.' It is a short passage people recite when asking for clarity and courage.
Arabic and translation, played in order with your chosen reciter.
Common questions
- What is Rabbi shrah li sadri?
- It is the opening of Musa's supplication in Quran 20:25: 'My Lord, expand my chest for me.' The passage continues through verse 28.
- Where is the dua of Musa in the Quran?
- Quran 20:25–28, in Surah Taha. Musa asks for an open chest, an easier task, and clear speech before he goes to Pharaoh.