اللَّهُمَّ اكْفِنِي بِحَلَالِكَ عَنْ حَرَامِكَ، وَأَغْنِنِي بِفَضْلِكَ عَمَّنْ سِوَاكَ
O Allah, suffice me with Your lawful (provision) instead of Your unlawful, and enrich me with Your grace, so that I may not need anyone besides You.
Allahumma akfini bihalalika 'an haramika, wa aghnini bifadlika 'amman siwak
When to Read
This powerful dua is perfect to recite at any time, especially when facing financial hardship, debt, or simply seeking Allah's blessings for lawful sustenance. It can be a regular part of your morning routine or uttered during moments of sincere supplication, like after obligatory prayers or during the depths of the night.
How to Read
Recite this dua with a sincere heart, focusing on your need for Allah's help. Raise your hands as you would during supplication, facing the Qiblah if possible. Understand that the dua is a request, and it is Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) who grants provision. Combine this dua with taking practical steps to improve your financial situation, such as seeking lawful employment or managing your expenses wisely, as Islam encourages us to balance reliance on Allah with action.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua directly asks Allah to provide for us in a way that keeps us away from unlawful earnings and dependence on others. It encompasses a comprehensive request for both lawful sustenance and independence through Allah's grace. By asking for sufficiency through lawful means, we protect ourselves from the sin and distress associated with unlawful income. The latter part, 'enrich me with Your grace, so that I may not need anyone besides You,' is a profound plea for contentment and self-sufficiency that comes only from Allah.
Source & Authentication
‘Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that a Mukaatab (a slave who had agreed with his master to pay a ransom for his freedom) came to him and said: 'I am unable to pay my ransom, so help me.' He (Ali) said: 'Shall I not teach you words that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) taught me? And if you had a debt as large as the mountain of Sar, Allah would pay it for you. He said: 'O Allah, suffice me with Your lawful (provision) instead of Your unlawful, and enrich me with Your grace, so that I may not need anyone besides You.' (Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3563)