اللَّهُمَّ أَعِنِّي عَلَى ذِكْرِكَ وَشُكْرِكَ وَحُسْنِ عِبَادَتِكَ
O Allah, help me to remember You, to thank You, and to worship You in the best manner.
Allahumma a'inni 'ala dhikrika wa shukrika wa husni 'ibadatika
When to Read
This dua is incredibly beneficial to recite *before* going to sleep. It's a proactive prayer seeking Allah's assistance for the very act of waking up for Tahajjud. Think of it as planting the seed for a successful night prayer before you even close your eyes.
How to Read
Recite this sincerely with conviction, picturing yourself easily waking up and performing your Tahajjud prayer. It's best to say it after your obligatory prayers at night or just before lying down to sleep. Focus on the meaning: asking Allah to enable your heart to remember Him, your tongue to thank Him, and your body to worship Him beautifully. This encompasses the entire essence of the night prayer.
Virtues & Benefits
This beautiful dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself, is a powerful request for divine assistance. By asking Allah to help us in remembering Him, thanking Him, and worshipping Him, we are essentially asking for the strength and will to perform Tahajjud. It's not just about waking up; it's about waking up with the right intention and the ability to truly connect with Allah during that blessed time. The Prophet ﷺ emphasized the virtue of night prayer, stating: 'The best prayer after the obligatory ones is the night prayer (Qiyam al-lail).' — Sahih Muslim 1163
Source & Authentication
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'O Allah, help me to remember You, to thank You, and to worship You in the best manner.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 1530, classified as Hasan by Al-Albani)