اللَّهُمَّ اكْفِنِي بِحَلاَلِكَ عَنْ حَرَامِكَ وَأَغْنِنِي بِفَضْلِكَ عَمَّنْ سِوَاكَ
O Allah, suffice me with Your lawful against Your unlawful, and make me independent of anyone besides You with Your bounty.
Allahummak-fini bihalalika 'an haramik, wa aghnini bifadlika 'amman siwak.
When to Read
This profound supplication is particularly powerful when recited after your obligatory daily prayers (Salat). It's narrated that the Prophet ﷺ taught this to a companion who was burdened with debt, promising that Allah would settle his debts, no matter how vast. While it can be made at any time, invoking it after prayer, a time when duas are often more readily accepted, adds to its significance.
How to Read
Recite this dua with full sincerity and conviction, believing completely in Allah's power to provide and relieve. Understand the meaning of each phrase: asking Allah to make you self-sufficient through lawful means, protect you from forbidden earnings, and free you from reliance on anyone other than Him. You can raise your hands while making this dua, a common Sunnah practice for supplication, demonstrating your humility and dependence on Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
The immense benefit of this dua is clearly stated in the hadith: "If you had a debt similar to the mountain of Sir, Allah would pay it off for you." This promise from the Prophet ﷺ highlights Allah's boundless mercy and ability to ease our burdens. By consistently making this dua, you affirm your trust in Allah as the ultimate Provider, seeking His provision through lawful means and seeking freedom from needing others, fostering a sense of dignity and reliance solely on the Creator. It's a source of immense peace of mind, knowing that you are turning to the One who can solve all difficulties.
Source & Authentication
Narrated 'Ali (may Allah be pleased with him): "A Mukatab (a slave who has made a contract of manumission) came to 'Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) and said: 'Indeed, I am unable to pay off my Kitabah (contract of manumission), so help me.' He said: 'Shall I not teach you some words that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ taught me? If you had a debt similar to the mountain of Sir, Allah would pay it off for you. Say: > **Arabic:** اللَّهُمَّ اكْفِنِي بِحَلاَلِكَ عَنْ حَرَامِكَ وَأَغْنِنِي بِفَضْلِكَ عَمَّنْ سِوَاكَ > > **Translation:** O Allah, suffice me with Your lawful against Your unlawful, and make me independent of anyone besides You with Your bounty. > > **Transliteration:** *Allahummak-fini bihalalika 'an haramik, wa aghnini bifadlika 'amman siwak.'" — Jami' at-Tirmidhi 3563