اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ فِعْلَ الْخَيْرَاتِ، وَتَرْكَ الْمُنْكَرَاتِ، وَحُبَّ الْمَسَاكِينِ، وَأَنْ تَغْفِرَ لِي، وَتَرْحَمَنِي، وَإِذَا أَرَدْتَ فِي خَلْقِكَ فِتْنَةً فَتَوَفَّنِي إِلَيْكَ غَيْرَ مُفْتُونٍ، 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 upon me. And if You intend to try Your creation, then take me to Yourself without my being tried. And I ask You for Your love, and the love of those who love You, and the love of any deed that will 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 fi khalqika fitnatan, fa tawaffani ilayka ghayra maftun. Wa as'aluka hubbaka, wa hubba man yuhibbuka, wa hubba 'amalin yuqarribuni ila hubbika.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is particularly relevant when you feel a surge of anger or frustration upon witnessing ignorance, injustice, or wrongdoing. It's a powerful supplication to make during moments of personal testing or when observing societal deviations. Recite it when you feel your emotions rising and need to channel that energy into seeking Allah's guidance and strength to do good, avoid evil, and remain steadfast.
How to Read
This dua encapsulates a request for comprehensive goodness. It's best recited with sincerity and a heartfelt intention. Raise your hands (as is customary for supplication) and make this plea to Allah. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, asking Allah to help you embody the qualities mentioned: performing good, refraining from bad, showing compassion to the needy, seeking forgiveness, and ultimately, attaining His love through actions that please Him. Try to recite it regularly, especially after obligatory prayers, to cultivate these qualities within yourself.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication is profound as it covers multiple aspects of a Muslim's life and spiritual journey. It's not just about restraining anger but about actively seeking Allah's help to become a better servant. It asks for the ability to perform good deeds ('fi'lal khayrat') and abstain from prohibitions ('tarkal munkarat'), which are fundamental pillars of Islamic practice. The mention of 'hubbal masakin' (loving the poor) highlights the importance of compassion and empathy in Islam. Furthermore, it seeks protection from trials ('fitnah') and asks for Allah's love and the love of those who love Him, which is a path to ultimate success and contentment. By asking for the love of actions that bring one closer to Allah, this dua guides us towards a life of constant spiritual growth.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah bin Mas'ud: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'There is no servant who says, in the morning of every day and the evening of every night: Allahumma inni as'aluka fi'lal khayrat, wa tarkal munkarat, wa hubbal masakin, wa an taghfira li, wa tarhamani, wa idha aradta fi khalqika fitnatan, fa tawaffani ilayka ghayra maftun. Wa as'aluka hubbaka, wa hubba man yuhibbuka, wa hubba 'amalin yuqarribuni ila hubbika. Except that Allah will say to His angels: 'My servant has sought My protection, and I have granted My servant protection.' (Sunan At-Tirmidhi 1145)