اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ فِعْلَ خَيْرَاتِ، وَتَرْكَ مُنْكَرَاتِ، وَحُبَّ الْمَسَاكِينِ، وَأَنْ تَغْفِرَ لِي وَتَرْحَمَنِي، وَإِذَا أَرَدْتَ فِي خَلْقِكَ فِتْنَةً فَتَوَفَّنِي إِلَيْكَ غَيْرَ مُفْتُونٍ. أَسْأَلُكَ حُبَّكَ، وَحُبَّ مَنْ يُحِبُّكَ، وَحُبَّ عَمَلٍ يُقَرِّبُنِي إِلَى حُبِّكَ
O Allah, I ask You to enable me to do good deeds and to abandon evil deeds, and to love the poor. I ask You to forgive me and have mercy upon me. And if You intend to put Your creation to trial, then take me to Yourself without being put to trial. I ask You for Your love, and the love of those who love You, and the love of deeds which will bring me closer to Your love.
Allahumma inni as'aluka fi'la khayrat, wa tark munakarat, wa hubb al-masakin, wa an taghfira li wa tarhamani, wa idha aradta fi khalqika fitnatan fa tawaffani ilayka ghayra maftun. As'aluka hubbak, wa hubba man yuhibbuk, wa hubba 'amalin yuqarribuni ila hubbik.
When to Read
This dua is exceptionally potent when you find yourself in a situation where the right path isn't clear, and you're weighing different options that have moral implications. It's a prayer for divine assistance in choosing what is pleasing to Allah, especially when faced with temptations or difficult decisions that could lead you astray.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a humble heart, preferably after completing your obligatory prayers or at any time you feel the need for Allah's guidance. Raise your hands as you would in supplication. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, visualizing your desire for Allah's help in navigating the moral complexities.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua seeks Allah's help in actively pursuing good and abstaining from evil – the essence of righteous living. It asks for a loving heart towards the less fortunate, fostering compassion and humility. Crucially, it prays for protection from trials and tribulations that can shake one's faith, and for a love that connects you to Allah and draws you closer through acts of worship and obedience. It's a prayer for a life aligned with divine pleasure.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'O Allah, I ask You to enable me to do good deeds and to abandon evil deeds, and to love the poor. I ask You to forgive me and have mercy upon me. And if You intend to put Your creation to trial, then take me to Yourself without being put to trial. I ask You for Your love, and the love of those who love You, and the love of deeds which will bring me closer to Your love.' (Sahih al-Tirmidhi 3233)