لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ الْحَلِيمُ الْكَرِيمُ، سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ، الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ، أَسْأَلُكَ مُوجِبَاتِ رَحْمَتِكَ، وَعَزَائِمَ مَغْفِرَتِكَ، وَالنَّجَاةَ مِنْ كُلِّ ذَنْبٍ، وَالْغَنِيمَةَ مِنْ كُلِّ بِرٍّ، وَالسَّلَامَةَ مِنْ كُلِّ إِثْمٍ، لَا تَدَعْ لِي ذَنْبًا إِلَّا غَفَرْتَهُ، وَلَا هَمًّا إِلَّا فَرَّجْتَهُ، وَلَا حَاجَةً هِيَ لَكَ رِضًا إِلَّا قَضَيْتَهَا يَا أَرْحَمَ الرَّاحِمِينَ.
There is no god but Allah, the Forbearing, the Generous. Glory be to Allah, Lord of the mighty Throne. Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds. I ask You for that which necessitates Your mercy, and that which guarantees Your forgiveness, and safety from every sin, and the attainment of every righteousness, and safety from every wrongdoing. Do not leave me with a sin except that You forgive it, nor a worry except that You relieve it, nor a need that is pleasing to You except that You fulfill it, O Most Merciful of the merciful.
La ilaha illallah al-haleem al-kareem. Subhanallahi Rabbil 'arshil 'adheem. Alhamdulillahi Rabbil 'alameen. As'aluka mujibati rahmatik, wa 'aza'ima maghfiratik, wan-najata min kulli dhanb, wal-ghanimata min kulli birr, was-salāmata min kulli ithm. La tada' li dhanban illa ghafartahu, wa la hamman illa farrajtahu, wa la haajatan hiya laka rida illa qadaytaha ya arhamar-rahimeen.
When to Read
This dua is recited after completing the two rak'ahs of Salat al-Hajah. This prayer is a two-rak'ah voluntary prayer performed when one has a specific need or desire they wish to ask Allah for. After finishing the prayer and the Tasleem, one turns to Allah with humility and sincerity, reciting this powerful supplication. It's an act of turning to Allah when we feel overwhelmed or when we have a legitimate need that we can't fulfill on our own.
How to Read
After completing the two rak'ahs of Salat al-Hajah and saying the Tasleem, turn your body towards the Qiblah. Begin by praising Allah and sending blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Then, humbly present your need to Allah, asking Him with certainty that He will respond. Recite this comprehensive dua, ensuring you understand its meaning and feel its weight in your heart. It is recommended to make your specific need known to Allah after reciting this dua.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a beautiful submission to Allah's will while actively seeking His help. By acknowledging Allah's attributes (Forbearing, Generous, Lord of the Throne) and asking for His mercy, forgiveness, and fulfillment of needs, the believer demonstrates complete reliance on the Almighty. The prayer and this dua are a means of seeking Allah's assistance for any legitimate need, big or small, fostering a strong connection between the servant and their Creator. It teaches us to turn to Allah in all our circumstances, trusting in His infinite wisdom and power.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: "Whoever performs Wudu and performs it well, then prays two rak'ahs, giving full attention to them, Allah will grant him what he asks for, whether it is soon or late." Another narration in Sunan At-Tirmidhi states: 'Abdullah bin Abi Awfa narrated that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: "Whoever has a need from Allah, or from any human being, let him perform Wudu and pray two rak'ahs, and then say these words: 'La ilaha illallah al-haleem al-kareem. Subhanallahi Rabbil 'arshil 'adheem. Alhamdulillahi Rabbil 'alameen. As'aluka mujibati rahmatik, wa 'aza'ima maghfiratik, wan-najata min kulli dhanb, wal-ghanimata min kulli birr, was-salāmata min kulli ithm. La tada' li dhanban illa ghafartahu, wa la hamman illa farrajtahu, wa la haajatan hiya laka rida illa qadaytaha ya arhamar-rahimeen.'" (Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3506)