اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ فِعْلَ الْخَيْرَاتِ، وَتَرْكَ الْمُنْكَرَاتِ، وَحُبَّ الْمَسَاكِينِ، وَأَنْ تَغْفِرَ لِي وَتَرْحَمَنِي، وَإِذَا أَرَدْتَ فِي خَلْقِكَ فِتْنَةً فَتَوَفَّنِي إِلَيْكَ غَيْرَ مَفْتُونٍ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ حُبَّكَ، وَحُبَّ مَنْ يُحِبُّكَ، وَحُبَّ عَمَلٍ يُقَرِّبُنِي إِلَى حُبِّكَ.
O Allah, I ask You for the doing of good deeds, and the abandoning of evil deeds, and love for the poor. And that You forgive me and have mercy upon me. And if You intend for mankind a trial, take me to Yourself without subjecting me to it. And I ask You for Your love, and the love of those who love You, and the love of deeds which bring me closer to Your love.
Allahumma inni as'aluka fi'lal khayrat, wa tarkal munkarat, wa hubbal masakin, wa an taghfira li wa tarhamani, wa idha aradta fi khalqika fitnatan fa tawaffani ilayka ghayra maftun. Wa as'aluka hubbaka, wa hubba man yuhibbuka, wa hubba 'amalin yuqarribuni ila hubbik.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is excellent to recite in the final sitting of your prayer, after the Tashahhud and before the Tasleem (the final salutation). It's a powerful moment to seek Allah's pleasure and guidance during your most intimate moments of worship.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and deep contemplation. Imagine presenting these requests directly to Allah. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, asking Allah to enable you to do good, avoid evil, love the humble, forgive your shortcomings, and grant you His love and the love of righteous deeds. Make sure to recite it after the Tashahhud and before concluding your prayer with Tasleem.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a profound aspiration for righteousness and closeness to Allah. By asking for the ability to perform good deeds and shun evil, we are seeking Allah's assistance in fulfilling our purpose as His servants. The request for love of the poor highlights the importance of compassion and humility in Islam. Most significantly, asking for Allah's love and the love of deeds that draw us near to Him is the ultimate goal of worship, ensuring our actions are aligned with His pleasure. The prayer for protection from trials is a plea for a righteous end. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with him) to recite in his prayer.
Source & Authentication
Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Amr: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) taught me a comprehensive supplication to recite in my prayer. He commanded me to recite it in my prayer: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka fi'lal khayrat, wa tarkal munkarat, wa hubbal masakin, wa an taghfira li wa tarhamani, wa idha aradta fi khalqika fitnatan fa tawaffani ilayka ghayra maftun. Wa as'aluka hubbaka, wa hubba man yuhibbuka, wa hubba 'amalin yuqarribuni ila hubbik.' (O Allah, I ask You for the doing of good deeds, and the abandoning of evil deeds, and love for the poor. And that You forgive me and have mercy upon me. And if You intend for mankind a trial, take me to Yourself without subjecting me to it. And I ask You for Your love, and the love of those who love You, and the love of deeds which bring me closer to Your love.) — Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3233