Dua & Sunnah

Dua for Sustenance Amidst Financial Worry

Anxiety & Distress
Hasan HadithSunan At-Tirmidhi 3563

اللَّهُمَّ اكْفِنِي بِحَلَالِكَ عَنْ حَرَامِكَ وَأَغْنِنِي بِفَضْلِكَ عَمَّنْ سِوَاكَ

O Allah, suffice me with Your lawful provision instead of Your unlawful provision, and enrich me with Your bounty, so that I may not need anyone other than You.

Allahumma-kfini bi halalika 'an haramika wa aghnini bi fadlika 'amman siwaka

When to Read

Recite this dua during times of financial strain or when anxiety about provision begins to creep in. It's particularly potent after Salah, during the late hours of the night, or anytime you feel the weight of financial worries. Make it a regular part of your supplications.

How to Read

Recite with sincerity and conviction, truly believing in Allah's ability to provide. Raising your hands is a Sunnah during supplication. Focus on the meaning of the words, asking Allah to bless your earnings and protect you from unlawful gains, and to make you independent of creation through His immense grace. Continue to work diligently and trust in Allah's plan.

Virtues & Benefits

This dua directly addresses the core of financial anxiety by seeking Allah's lawful provision, which is pure and blessed. It also asks for richness through Allah's grace, fostering contentment and independence from reliance on others, whether people or unlawful means. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to Ali ibn Abi Talib (may Allah be pleased with him) when he was facing poverty, highlighting its effectiveness in alleviating financial hardship and anxiety.

Source & Authentication

This hadith is narrated by Ali ibn Abi Talib (may Allah be pleased with him). He said: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ taught me some words to say, and said: 'If you have the debt of the equivalent of a mountain, Allah will pay it off for you.' He said: 'O Allah, suffice me with Your lawful provision instead of Your unlawful provision, and enrich me with Your bounty, so that I may not need anyone other than You.' (Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3563)
Hasan HadithSunan At-Tirmidhi 3563
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