اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ نَفْسًا بِكَ مُطْمَئِنَّةً، تُؤْمِنُ بِلِقَائِكَ، وَتَرْضَى بِقَضَائِكَ، وَتَقْنَعُ بِعَطَائِكَ
O Allah, I ask You for a soul at ease, that believes in Your meeting, is pleased with Your decree, and content with Your giving.
Allahumma inni as'aluka nafsin bikamutma'innah, tu'minu biliqa'ika, wa tardha biqada'ika, wa taqna'u bi'ata'ika
When to Read
This dua is perfect for reciting *during* your Salah, especially when you feel restless or distracted. You can make this supplication in sujood (prostration) or after the tashahhud, before the tasleem. It's a beautiful way to seek Allah's help in achieving the tranquility that Salah is meant to bring.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and focus, truly meaning the words as you speak them. It's best to say it during a part of the prayer where you can pause and reflect, such as in prostration or while sitting between prostrations. Imagine yourself asking Allah directly for that inner peace and contentment.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua directly asks Allah for a 'soul at ease' (nafs mutma'innah). This is the state that allows us to truly connect with our Lord during prayer. When our hearts are settled and our minds are focused, our worship becomes a source of strength and peace, rather than a burden. Achieving this state helps fulfill the very purpose of Salah: 'Indeed, by the remembrance of Allah hearts find tranquility.' (Ar-Ra'd 13:28)
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to supplicate: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka nafsin bikamutma'innah, tu'minu biliqa'ika, wa tardha biqada'ika, wa taqna'u bi'ata'ika.' (O Allah, I ask You for a soul at ease, that believes in Your meeting, is pleased with Your decree, and content with Your giving.) This narration is found in Musnad Ahmad and is considered Hasan (good) by scholars. This supplication encapsulates a deep yearning for a spiritual state of peace that is intrinsically linked to faith and reliance on Allah.