اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ قَبُولَ عَمَلِي فِي لَيْلِي وَنَهَارِي
O Allah, I ask You to accept my deeds, both by night and by day.
Allahumma inni as'aluka qaboola 'amali fi layli wa nahari
When to Read
This dua is particularly fitting to recite as the evening sets in, after completing your Isha prayer or any other acts of worship you may have performed. It's a moment to reflect on the day's efforts and humbly ask for divine acceptance before the night is fully over.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and humility. Keep your intention focused on seeking Allah's pleasure. It can be recited quietly after your prayers or at any point during the evening when you remember it. The emphasis is on the heartfelt plea to Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
Seeking acceptance from Allah is the ultimate goal of any act of worship. This dua encapsulates the deep desire of a believer to have their efforts recognized and rewarded by their Creator. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us to be mindful of seeking acceptance, as even righteous deeds can be rendered in vain without it. By asking for acceptance of deeds 'by night and by day,' we cover all our actions throughout the 24-hour cycle, showing a comprehensive commitment to pleasing Allah.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'Allah the Almighty says: 'I am as My servant thinks I am. I am with him when he remembers Me. If he remembers Me in his heart, I remember him in My heart. If he remembers Me in a group, I remember him in a group better than they. If he draws near to Me by a hand span, I draw near to him by an arm's length. If he draws near to Me by an arm's length, I draw near to him by a distance of two arms' lengths. If he comes to Me walking, I come to him running.' And in another narration: 'Whosoever shows enmity to a client (Wali) of Mine, then I have declared war against him. My servant does not draw near to Me with anything more beloved to Me than what I have obligated on him. My servant continues to draw near to Me with supererogatory works so that I shall love him. When I love him, I shall be his hearing with which he hears, his sight with which he sees, his hand with which he strikes, and his foot with which he walks. Were he to ask [something] of Me, I would surely give it to him, and were he to seek refuge in Me, I would surely protect him. I do not hesitate to do anything I do as much as I hesitate to take the soul of My faithful servant: he hates death, and I hate to let him suffer. But he must do what is incumbent upon him, and seeking refuge in Me is one of them.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 6502, Sahih Muslim 2603). While this hadith doesn't contain the exact dua, it highlights the immense importance of Allah's pleasure and acceptance of our acts of worship, motivating us to seek it earnestly.