اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي ذُنُوبِي وَاكْفِنِي مَا أَهَمَّنِي، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
O Allah, forgive my sins and suffice me in what troubles me. O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and accepted deeds.
Allahumma-ghfir li dhunubi wa-kfini ma ahammani. Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.
When to Read
This powerful dua is recommended to be recited after completing the Asr prayer, particularly as the sun begins to set. The time of Asr is a significant period, a bridge between the day's work and the coming night, and it's a time when the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us to be mindful of our supplications. Reciting this after the obligatory prayer allows us to turn our hearts to Allah in earnest remembrance.
How to Read
After finishing your Asr prayer, remain in your place of worship or your prayer mat. Face the Qiblah if possible, maintain a state of purity (wudu), and recite this dua with sincere intention and a humble heart. Raise your hands slightly, as you would during the opening supplication of a prayer, and reflect on the meaning of the words. You can repeat it three times for added emphasis, a practice seen in other recommended duas.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses three crucial requests: seeking forgiveness for sins, asking for protection from worries and burdens, and beseeching Allah for beneficial knowledge, pure sustenance, and deeds that are accepted by Him. Seeking forgiveness cleanses the heart and draws us closer to Allah. Asking for protection from what troubles us brings peace of mind and reliance on the Creator. The request for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and accepted deeds lays the foundation for a righteous life, ensuring our actions are pleasing to Allah and our sustenance is lawful. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would often make supplications involving these themes, highlighting their immense importance.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to say four phrases after the Asr prayer: 'O Allah, forgive my sins and suffice me in what troubles me. O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and accepted deeds.' (Sunan Ibn Majah 925, graded Hasan by scholars).