اللَّهُمَّ تَقَبَّلْ مِنِّي صَلاتِي وَصِيَامِي وَقِيَامِي وَجَمِيعَ أَعْمَالِي الصَّالِحَةِ وَاجْعَلْهَا خَالِصَةً لِوَجْهِكَ الْكَرِيمِ.
O Allah, accept from me my prayer, my fasting, my standing (in prayer), and all my good deeds, and make them purely for Your Noble Countenance.
Allahumma taqabbal minni salati wa siyami wa qiyami wa jami'a a'mali as-salihah, waj'alha khalisan liwajhikal-kareem.
When to Read
This dua is particularly poignant to recite during the prostration (sujood) of your prayer, or at the end of your prayer before the tasleem (salutations). It's a moment of deep humility where you are closest to Allah. You can also make this dua in your personal supplications at any time, especially after completing any act of worship or good deed.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a hopeful heart. Understand that acceptance is ultimately from Allah. Reflect on each word: 'accept from me' shows your submission, 'my prayer, my fasting, my standing' encompasses key acts of worship, and 'all my good deeds' is a comprehensive plea. The phrase 'purely for Your Noble Countenance' emphasizes the importance of sincerity (ikhlas) – doing deeds solely for the sake of Allah, seeking His pleasure, not for show or worldly gain. This means reciting it while feeling vulnerable, acknowledging that our best efforts are only accepted by Allah's grace.
Virtues & Benefits
The greatest benefit is the hope and striving for Allah's acceptance, which is the ultimate goal of every believer's worship. Our deeds are only meaningful if Allah accepts them. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us the importance of sincerity (ikhlas) in deeds. As the Quran states: 'And they are commanded only to worship Allah, with [unadulterated] devotion to Him, uprightly...' (Al-Bayyinah 98:5). By asking for acceptance and sincerity, we align ourselves with this fundamental principle, ensuring our worship has true weight in the Sight of Allah. This dua helps us to maintain humility and recognize that all blessings and the ability to do good come from Allah.
Source & Authentication
The concept of seeking acceptance and sincerity is woven throughout the Sunnah. While this exact phrasing isn't a direct quote of the Prophet ﷺ from a single hadith for this specific context, the sentiment is powerfully reflected in numerous narrations emphasizing ikhlas and the acceptance of deeds. For example, the Hadith of the three men whose cave was sealed emphasizes how their sincere deeds were the means of their rescue. Sahih Muslim 1818 mentions the Prophet ﷺ saying: 'Indeed, Allah does not look at your forms, nor your wealth, but He looks at your hearts and your deeds.' This highlights the importance of both the inner intention and the outward action, which this dua seeks to perfect.