اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَهَا وَخَيْرَ مَا جُبِلَتْ عَلَيْهِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهَا وَشَرِّ مَا جُبِلَتْ عَلَيْهِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ فَضْلِكَ.
O Allah, I ask You for its [this transaction's/thing's] goodness and the goodness of what You have naturally created it with, and I seek refuge in You from its evil and the evil of what You have naturally created it with. O Allah, I ask You from Your Grace.
Allahumma inni as'aluka khayraha wa khayra ma jubilat 'alayhi, wa a'udhu bika min sharriha wa sharri ma jubilat 'alayhi, Allahumma inni as'aluka min fadlik.
When to Read
This dua is recited when entering into any significant transaction or agreement, including the sale or transfer of a business or a significant asset. It is particularly relevant when you feel a sense of uncertainty or when negotiating terms, asking Allah to bless the deal and protect you from any unforeseen negative consequences.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and full conviction in Allah's power and wisdom. It's best to recite it before finalizing the agreement or at the point of deciding to proceed. Raise your hands slightly if possible, as is customary when making supplication, and focus your heart on seeking Allah's guidance and blessing for the outcome.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua encompasses seeking the best of the transaction itself, acknowledging the inherent nature Allah has placed within it, and seeking protection from any potential harm. It aligns the transaction with Allah's will by asking for His grace. This practice fosters reliance on Allah (Tawakkul) and ensures that our worldly pursuits are guided by seeking His pleasure and protection.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught us this dua to be recited when entering a transaction or making a purchase. He instructed: "When you trade, say: Allahumma inni as'aluka khayraha wa khayra ma jubilat 'alayhi, wa a'udhu bika min sharriha wa sharri ma jubilat 'alayhi, Allahumma inni as'aluka min fadlik." (Translation: "O Allah, I ask You for its goodness and the goodness of what You have naturally created it with, and I seek refuge in You from its evil and the evil of what You have naturally created it with. O Allah, I ask You from Your Grace.")