اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ فِعْلَ الْخَيْرَاتِ ، وَتَرْكَ الْمُنْكَرَاتِ ، وَحُبَّ الْمَسَاكِينِ ، وَإِذَا أَرَدْتَ فِي خَلْقِكَ فِتْنَةً ، فَتَوَفَّنِي غَيْرَ مُفْتَتِنٍ ، أَسْأَلُكَ حُبَّكَ ، وَحُبَّ مَنْ يُحِبُّكَ ، وَحُبَّ عَمَلٍ يُقَرِّبُ إِلَى حُبِّكَ
O Allah, I ask You to enable me to do good deeds, to abandon evil deeds, and to love the poor. And when You intend to put Your creation to trial, please take me to Yourself without being put to trial. 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 idha aradta fi khalqika fitnatan, fa tawaffani ghayra muftatin. As'aluka hubbaka, wa hubba man yuhibbuk, wa hubba 'amalin yuqarribu ila hubbik.
When to Read
This is a profound supplication to recite when you feel the stirrings of righteous anger in your heart upon witnessing a sin or wrongdoing. It's not just about suppressing anger, but about channeling that energy towards positive actions and seeking Allah's protection from being led astray by trials.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and contemplation. Understand that true strength lies not just in reacting, but in seeking Allah's guidance to act rightly and to protect yourself from succumbing to the very wrong you are witnessing or to the trials that might arise from it. It’s a dua for inner strength and righteousness.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua helps in cultivating a desire to do good and avoid evil, fostering compassion for the less fortunate. Crucially, it asks for Allah's protection during times of widespread trials and temptations, ensuring that our faith remains steadfast. It’s a comprehensive request for closeness to Allah through loving Him, loving those who love Him, and pursuing actions that draw His pleasure.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) supplicated: "O Allah, I ask You to enable me to do good deeds, to abandon evil deeds, and to love the poor. And when You intend to put Your creation to trial, please take me to Yourself without being put to trial. 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." (Collected by At-Tirmidhi and authenticated by Al-Albani)