اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ صَبْرًا عَلَى قَضَائِكَ، وَحُلُولَ الْبَلَاءِ، وَشُكْرًا عَلَى النَّعْمَاءِ، وَفَرَجًا قَرِيبًا، وَعَافِيَةً دَائِمَةً، وَأَسْأَلُكَ قَلْبًا خَاشِعًا، وَلِسَانًا ذَاكِرًا، وَصِدْقًا فِي الْيَقِينِ، وَتَوْبَةً قَبْلَ الْمَوْتِ، وَرَحْمَةً عِنْدَ الْمَوْتِ، وَمَغْفِرَةً بَعْدَ الْمَوْتِ، اللَّهُمَّ هَوِّنْ عَلَيَّ سَكَرَاتِ الْمَوْتِ، وَالنَّجَاةَ مِنَ النَّارِ، وَالْعَفْوَ عِنْدَ الْحِسَابِ.
O Allah, I ask You for patience in Your decree, and the means to deal with trials, and gratitude for Your blessings, and a near relief, and lasting well-being. I ask You for a heart that fears You, a tongue that remembers You, sincerity in conviction, and repentance before death. O Allah, ease upon me the throes of death, and salvation from the Fire, and forgiveness at the time of reckoning.
Allahumma inni as'aluka sabran 'ala qada'ik, wa huloolal bala'i, wa shukran 'alan na'ma'i, wa farajan qariban, wa 'afiyatan da'imatan, wa as'aluka qalban khashi'an, wa lisanan dhakiran, wa sidqan fil yaqeen, wa tawbatan qabla al-mawt, wa rahmatan 'inda al-mawt, wa maghfiratan ba'da al-mawt. Allahumma hawwin 'alayya sakarat al-mawt, wan najata minan nari, wal 'afwa 'inda al-hisab.
When to Read
This dua is particularly relevant when facing difficulties with children, especially when their actions provoke anger or frustration. Recite it during moments of intense stress, before engaging with your child when you feel your patience wearing thin, or as a regular supplication during times of prolonged hardship.
How to Read
This is a comprehensive supplication that encapsulates many essential requests from Allah. Recite it with sincerity and a heartfelt plea, ideally after your obligatory prayers, or at any time you feel the need for divine support. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, visualizing your request being presented to Allah. Raising your hands is a Sunnah when making dua, and facing the Qiblah can be done if possible, though not obligatory for this type of dua. Ensure you are in a state of purity if reciting after prayer.
Virtues & Benefits
While this specific dua is not tied to a singular, promised reward in the same way some shorter duas are, its comprehensive nature offers profound benefits. It fosters reliance on Allah (Tawakkul) during trials, cultivates gratitude, and seeks protection in this life and the hereafter. Asking for patience ('sabr') during hardship is one of the most beloved actions to Allah. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'No one has been given anything better and more expansive than patience.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 1389). This dua helps train the heart to respond to challenges with faith rather than despair, strengthening one's connection with the Creator.
Source & Authentication
The hadith from Al-Tirmidhi describes this dua as one that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught to his companions when they asked him how to supplicate for all good. It's a complete supplication encompassing worldly and otherworldly needs. The context is that it's a highly recommended general dua for seeking the best from Allah in all aspects of life.