اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ فِعْلَ الْخَيْرَاتِ، وَتَرْكَ الْمُنْكَرَاتِ، وَحُبَّ الْمَسَاكِينِ، وَإِذَا أَرَدْتَ فِي النَّاسِ فِتْنَةً فَتَوَفَّنِي إِلَيْهَا 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 when You intend to try people with a trial, 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 deeds which bring me closer to Your love.
*Allahumma inni as'aluka fi'l al-khayrat, wa tark al-munkarat, wa hubb al-masakin, wa idha aradta fi al-nasi fitnatan fa tawaffani ilayha ghayra maftun. Wa as'aluka hubbak, wa hubba man yuhibbuk, wa hubba 'amalin yuqarribuni ila hubbik*
When to Read
This dua is incredibly powerful when you feel pressured to act against your better judgment or Islamic principles. It’s perfect for those moments when you might be told to do something you know is wrong, or something that goes against your values, and you feel that surge of internal resistance or anger. Recite it before you respond, or even as you're feeling that internal conflict. It's also a general prayer for righteous conduct and closeness to Allah, so it can be recited anytime, but its specific relevance comes when facing moral dilemmas or external pressures.
How to Read
This is a comprehensive supplication that requires sincere intention and a humble heart. Raise your hands (if possible, as is customary in dua) and speak these words with conviction. Reflect on each part: asking for the ability to do good, to shun evil, to have compassion for the less fortunate, and most importantly, to be kept safe from trials that could lead you astray. The latter part is a profound request for Allah's love, the love of those He loves, and the love of actions that bring you nearer to Him. It's about seeking Allah's protection and guidance, especially when faced with situations that might provoke negative emotions or lead you to compromise your beliefs. Make sure you understand the meaning as you recite it.
Virtues & Benefits
This beautiful dua encapsulates a holistic approach to seeking Allah's pleasure and protection. By asking for the ability to do good and avoid evil, you are asking for the strength to maintain your moral compass. The mention of loving the poor (masakin) fosters compassion and humility, qualities highly valued in Islam. Most significantly, it contains a plea to be saved from trials ('fitnah') when Allah intends to test people. This shows a deep reliance on Allah's mercy, asking Him to preserve one's faith even in difficult times. Finally, the prayer for Allah's love, the love of those who love Him, and the love of righteous deeds is a path to spiritual contentment and closeness to the Creator. It's a comprehensive prayer for spiritual well-being and steadfastness.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abdullah bin Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him): The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) taught us the Tashahhud and to supplicate in prayer after the Tashahhud. He taught us to say: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka f'il al-khayrat, wa tark al-munkarat, wa hubb al-masakin, wa idha aradta fi al-nas fitnatan fa tawaffani ilayha ghayra 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 when You intend to try people with a trial, 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 deeds which bring me closer to Your love.) [Sunan At-Tirmidhi, Book of Prayer, Hadith 3233. Graded Hasan by the compiler.]