اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالأَرْضِ، رَبَّ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ، فَالِقَ الْحَبِّ وَالنَّوَى، وَمُنْزِلَ التَّوْرَاةِ وَالإِنْجِيلِ وَالْفُرْقَانِ، أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ أَنْتَ آخِذٌ بِنَاصِيَتِهِ، اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ الأَوَّلُ فَلَيْسَ قَبْلَكَ شَيْءٌ، وَأَنْتَ الآخِرُ فَلَيْسَ بَعْدَكَ شَيْءٌ، وَأَنْتَ الظَّاهِرُ فَلَيْسَ فَوْقَكَ شَيْءٌ، وَأَنْتَ الْبَاطِنُ فَلَيْسَ دُونَكَ شَيْءٌ، اقْضِ عَنِّي دَيْنِي وَأَغْنِنِي مِنَ الْفَقْرِ.
O Allah, Lord of the heavens and the earth, Lord of all things, the Cleaver of the grain and the date-stone, the Revealer of the Torah, the Gospel, and the Qur'an, I seek refuge in You from the evil of everything You are seizing by its forelock. O Allah, You are the First, and there is nothing before You; You are the Last, and there is nothing after You; You are the Outwardly Manifest, and there is nothing above You; You are the Inwardly Unseen, and there is nothing closer than You. Discharge my debt for me and enrich me from poverty.
Allahumma Rabba as-samawati wa al-ard, Rabba kulli shay', faliq al-habbi wa an-nawa, wa munzil at-Tawrati wal-Injili wal-Furqan, a'udhu bika min sharri kulli shay'in anta akhidun binasiyatihi. Allahumma anta al-Awwalu falaysa qablaka shay', wa anta al-Akhiru falaysa ba'daka shay', wa anta az-Zahiru falaysa fawqaka shay', wa anta al-Batinu falaysa dunaka shay', iqdi 'anni dainī wa aghninī min al-faqr.
When to Read
This powerful supplication is for when you find yourself in a difficult situation, especially one that involves legal disputes, debt, or overwhelming burdens. Recite it with sincerity before or during a challenging legal battle, or when facing significant financial hardship. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to his companions when they were troubled by their debts and anxieties, so it is particularly potent when you feel weighed down by worry and need divine intervention.
How to Read
Begin by making intention for seeking Allah's help. Ensure you are in a state of purity (wudu). Face the Qiblah if possible. Recite with a clear voice and a hopeful heart, reflecting on each word and its meaning. Understand that you are entrusting your affairs to the One who controls all things. Try to feel the desperation and hope conveyed in the prayer, asking Allah to remove the hardship and provide clarity.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses seeking refuge from all evil, acknowledging Allah's absolute sovereignty and power over all creation, and asking for the fulfillment of two crucial needs: the discharge of debt and relief from poverty. For legal battles, the plea for Allah to seize by the forelock the evil of whatever He created is a profound request for divine control over the adversaries and the circumstances. The acknowledgment of Allah as the First and the Last, the Outward and the Inward, reminds us that He is all-encompassing and has knowledge and control over every aspect of the situation. It's a comprehensive request for divine assistance, clarity, and relief.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to often say: "Allahumma Rabba as-samawati wa al-ard, Rabba kulli shay', faliq al-habbi wa an-nawa, wa munzil at-Tawrati wal-Injili wal-Furqan, a'udhu bika min sharri kulli shay'in anta akhidun binasiyatihi. Allahumma anta al-Awwalu falaysa qablaka shay', wa anta al-Akhiru falaysa ba'daka shay', wa anta az-Zahiru falaysa fawqaka shay', wa anta al-Batinu falaysa dunaka shay', iqdi 'anni dainī wa aghninī min al-faqr." (Sahih Muslim 2713)