اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ فِعْلَ خَيْرَاتِ، وَتَرْكَ الْمُنْكَرَاتِ، وَحُبَّ الْمَسَاكِينِ، وَأَنْ تَغْفِرَ لِي وَتَرْحَمَنِي، وَإِذَا أَرَدْتَ فِي خَلْقِكَ فِتْنَةً فَتَوَفَّنِي إِلَيْكَ غَيْرَ مَفْتُونٍ أَسْأَلُكَ حُبَّكَ وَحُبَّ مَنْ يُحِبُّكَ وَحُبَّ عَمَلٍ يُقَرِّبُنِي إِلَى حُبِّكَ
O Allah, I ask You to enable me to do good deeds, and to abandon evil deeds, and to love the poor. And I ask You to forgive me and have mercy on me. And if You intend to try Your creation with temptation, then take me to Yourself without subjecting me to it. I ask You for Your love, and the love of those who love You, and the love of deeds which bring me closer to Your love.
Allahumma inni as'aluka fi'la khayrat, wa tarkal munkarat, wa hubbal masakin, wa an taghfira li wa tarhamani, wa idha aradta fi khalqika fitnatan fa tawaffani ilayka ghayra maftun. As'aluka hubbaka wa hubba man yuhibbuk, wa hubba 'amalin yuqarribuni ila hubbik.
When to Read
This powerful dua is particularly beneficial to recite immediately after completing your obligatory prayers (Fardh). The moments after prayer are considered a special time for acceptance, as your heart is often in a state of devotion and focus. Reciting this after Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, or Isha can fortify your resolve against temptations that may arise throughout the day or night.
How to Read
After finishing your tasleem (saying 'As-salamu alaykum wa rahmatullah' to your right and left), remain seated in the posture of prayer or face the Qiblah if you wish. With sincerity and a focused heart, recite this dua. Take your time with each phrase, reflecting on its meaning and its importance for your spiritual well-being. You can raise your hands slightly as you would for other duas, though it's not a strict requirement for this particular supplication.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication covers several critical aspects of a Muslim's life. It asks for the ability to actively perform good deeds ('fi'la khayrat') and to refrain from prohibited actions ('tarkal munkarat'), which are the cornerstones of living a righteous life. It also seeks a compassionate heart that loves the less fortunate ('hubbal masakin'), a sign of spiritual maturity. Most importantly, it implores Allah for protection from trials and temptations ('fitnah'), a constant struggle in our lives, and for the love of Allah and deeds that draw us closer to Him. This holistic approach helps safeguard one's faith and spiritual journey.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Mas'ud: The Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, used to say when he prayed: O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and abundance. ... And when he finished his prayer, he would say: O Allah, I ask You for the doing of good deeds, the abandoning of evil deeds, the loving of the poor, and that You forgive me and have mercy on me. If You intend to try Your creation with temptation, then take me to Yourself without subjecting me to it. And I ask You for Your love, and the love of those who love You, and the love of deeds which bring me closer to Your love. (Sunan At-Tirmidhi, Book of Supplication, Hadith 1949. He said: This is a Hasan Gharib hadith).