وَقَالَ رَبُّكُمُ ٱدْعُونِىٓ أَسْتَجِبْ لَكُمْ ۚ إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ يَسْتَكْبِرُونَ عَنْ عِبَادَتِى سَيَدْخُلُونَ جَهَنَّمَ دَاخِرِينَ﴿٦٠﴾
- 40:60 (opens Quran.com)
- Wa qaala Rabbukumud 'ooneee astajib lakum; innal lazeena yastakbiroona an 'ibaadatee sa yadkhuloona jahannama daakhireenAnd your Lord says, "Call upon Me; I will respond to you." Indeed, those who disdain My worship will enter Hell [rendered] contemptible.
About this verse
In Surah Ghafir 40:60 Allah says: "Call upon Me; I will respond to you." The verse continues with a warning for those who are too proud to worship Him.
Its opening words are one of the most loved reminders that every prayer is heard, and they are often painted on their own for prayer rooms and family spaces.
Displaying Ud'uni Astajib Lakum in your home
- Prayer rooms and the wall beside a prayer mat.
- The opening phrase works as one elegant line.
- Deep green, navy and gold palettes suit a prayer space.
- Hang sacred text at or above eye level, in a clean space, and away from bathrooms — see the calligraphy size guide for measurements and what scholars say about displaying Quranic verses.
Ud'uni Astajib Lakum calligraphy is a thoughtful gift for new homes, Ramadan, and anyone who loves dua.
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Related verses
Arabic text: Tanzil Quran Text (Uthmani), tanzil.net, via api.alquran.cloud. English meaning: Saheeh International. A translation conveys the meaning of the Quran in another language and is not the Quran itself; follow the verse links to read each ayah in its full context.