اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ فِعْلَ الْخَيْرَاتِ، وَتَرْكَ الْمُنْكَرَاتِ، وَحُبَّ الْمَسَاكِينِ، وَإِذَا أَرَدْتَ فِي النَّاسِ فِتْنَةً فَتَوَفَّنِي غَيْرَ مَفْتُونٍ، 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 try people with a trial, take me to Yourself (in piety) without being tried. 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 fin-nasi fitnatan fa tawaffani ghaira maftun. As'aluka hubbaka, wa hubba man yuhibbuk, wa hubba 'amalin yuqarribu ila hubbik.
When to Read
This is a profound supplication taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to be recited when one feels the stirrings of anger, especially when being pressured or tempted to commit an impermissible act. It's a comprehensive prayer asking Allah for guidance, the strength to do good, the ability to shun evil, and a pure heart. Recite it when you find yourself in a situation that tests your resolve, where someone might be asking you to do something wrong, or when you feel anger rising due to such a request. It's also a beautiful prayer to make regularly, asking for Allah's constant guidance and love.
How to Read
Make this dua with sincerity and a humble heart. Raise your hands as taught in the Sunnah when making dua. Focus on the meaning of each phrase and internalize the request. It's best recited after the obligatory prayers or during the blessed times of the night or day when Allah is most receptive to our supplications. Visualizing the Prophet's ﷺ concern for his Ummah while teaching this dua can also enhance its impact.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua equips you with a spiritual shield against sin and anger. By asking Allah to enable you to 'do good deeds' and 'abandon evil deeds,' you're seeking His divine assistance in navigating life's choices. The request to 'love the poor' purifies the heart and fosters empathy, which is a beautiful antidote to the arrogance often associated with anger. Furthermore, asking to be taken by Allah 'without being tried' is a plea for a peaceful end, free from the turmoil of fitnah (trials). Finally, seeking Allah's love, the love of those who love Him, and the love of deeds that draw you closer to Him cultivates a life centered on divine pleasure, making the temptation to anger or sin far less appealing.
Source & Authentication
Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Amr: A man asked the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, 'O Messenger of Allah, what is the worst thing?' He said: 'The one who gets angry.' The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'Tell me about the one who is strong.' They said: 'The one who can overcome people.' He said: 'No, the strong one is the one who controls himself when he is angry.' Then he (the Prophet ﷺ) said: 'O Allah, I ask You for Your love, and the love of those who love You, and the love of deeds which draw me to Your love.' He said: 'This is for your companions (meaning 'Abdullah bin 'Amr), who asked him about it.' [Sunan At-Tirmidhi 1614. The text provided above is a slightly different phrasing but carries the same core meaning, often attributed to the Prophet's ﷺ personal supplication.]