ادع لي
The English phrase "make dua for me" is translated into Arabic as ادع لي.
It is common to append بالخير to the request to say "make dua for me for goodness", which specifies the nature of the prayer.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of two parts: ادعُ, which is the imperative form of the verb دعا meaning to call upon or supplicate and لي, which means "for me" and is composed of the preposition لـ (for) and the first-person singular suffix ي (me).
How does it change in a sentence?
The form ادعُ لي is used when addressing a male, while the form ادعي لي is used when addressing a female.
Did you know?
- The concept of 'dua' is often described in Arabic literature as 'the weapon of the believer', implying that the phrase is not just a request but an act of spiritual defense.
- There is a distinct difference between دعاء 'dua' and صلاة 'salat'. While صلاة refers to the formal ritual prayer with set movements, دعاء is a personal, informal conversation with God that can happen at any time.
- The word دعاء is used as a common female given name in several Arabic-speaking countries, meaning 'a prayer' or 'supplication'.
Examples in context
- من فضلك ادع لي.Min fadlika id'u li.Please make dua for me.
- أنا ذاهب للامتحان، ادع لي.Ana dhahib lil-imtihan, id'u li.I am going to the exam, make dua for me.
- سأكون مسافراً، ادع لي بالتوفيق.Sa-akunu musafiran, id'u li bi-tawfiq.I will be traveling, make dua for my success.
Example conversation
Layla is preparing to leave for a long journey.
- ليلى Laylaسأرحل غداً، ادع لي.Sa-arhalu ghadan, id'u li.I am leaving tomorrow, make dua for me.
- عمر Omarسأدعو لكِ دائماً يا ليلى.Sa-ad'u laki da'iman ya Layla.I will always make dua for you, Layla.
- ليلى Laylaشكراً لك يا عمر.Shukran laka ya Omar.Thank you, Omar.
- عمر Omarرافقتكِ السلامة.Rafaqatki as-salama.May safety accompany you.
