اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ فِعْلَ الْخَيْرَاتِ، وَتَرْكَ الْمُنْكَرَاتِ، وَحُبَّ الْمَسَاكِينِ، وَأَنْ تَغْفِرَ لِي وَتَرْحَمَنِي، وَإِذَا أَرَدْتَ بِالنَّاسِ فِتْنَةً فَتَوَفَّنِي غَيْرَ مَفْتُونٍ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ حُبَّكَ، وَحُبَّ مَنْ يُحِبُّكَ، وَحُبَّ عَمَلٍ يُقَرِّبُنِي إِلَى حُبِّكَ
O Allah, I ask You to enable me to do good deeds, to abandon evil deeds, and to love the poor. And I ask You to forgive me and have mercy on me. And when You intend to bring about an ordeal for the people, then take me to Yourself (cause me to die) without putting me through 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.
Allahumma inni as'aluka fi'lal khayrat, wa tarkal munkarat, wa hubbal masakin, wa an taghfira li wa tarhamani, wa idha aradta bin-nasi fitnatan fa tawaffani ghaira maftun. Wa as'aluka hubbak, wa hubba man yuhibbuk, wa hubba 'amalin yuqarribuni ila hubbik.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is perfect to recite immediately after concluding your obligatory prayers (Fardh). It captures the essence of seeking Allah's guidance for a righteous life and a peaceful end, fitting for the moments of reflection after you’ve turned to Allah in worship.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a humble heart. Focus on the meaning of each request you make to Allah. Raise your hands as you normally would for supplication after prayer, or keep them by your sides if that is your practice after Salah. Utter the words clearly and with conviction, seeking Allah’s grace and protection.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication encapsulates a deep yearning for Allah's pleasure. It asks for the ability to perform good deeds and abstain from wrongdoing, a crucial balance for spiritual growth. Loving the poor shows a heart connected to the vulnerable and a sign of sincere faith. The request to be taken before a trial befalls us is a plea for divine protection and a peaceful departure from this world. Ultimately, it seeks the greatest blessings: Allah's love, the love of those dear to Him, and the love of actions that draw us closer to Him, which is the pinnacle of a believer's aspiration.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah bin Mas'ud: The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to supplicate: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka al-huda wa-t-tuqa wa-l-'afafa wa-l-ghina. (O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and self-sufficiency). And he used to supplicate: Allahumma inni as'aluka fi'lal khayrat, wa tarkal munkarat, wa hubbal masakin, wa an taghfira li wa tarhamani, wa idha aradta bin-nasi fitnatan fa tawaffani ghaira maftun. Wa as'aluka hubbak, wa hubba man yuhibbuk, wa hubba 'amalin yuqarribuni ila hubbik. (O Allah, I ask You to enable me to do good deeds, to abandon evil deeds, and to love the poor. And I ask You to forgive me and have mercy on me. And when You intend to bring about an ordeal for the people, then take me to Yourself (cause me to die) without putting me through 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.) – Sahih Muslim 2721, and this specific wording is found in Sahih al-Bukhari 6616.