اَللّٰهُمَّ اعْصِمْنِيْ بِالْاِسْلَامِ قَائِمًا وَّقَاعِدًا وَّ رَاقِدًا وَّ لَا تُشْمِتْ بِيْ عَدُوًّا وَّ لَا حَاسِدًا اَللّٰهُمَّ اِنِّيْ اَسْاَلُكَ مِنْ خَيْرِكَ الَّذِيْ لَا يَنْفَدُ، وَ اَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّكَ الَّذِيْ لَا يَنْفَدُ. اَللّٰهُمَّ اِنِّيْ اَسْاَلُكَ الْاِيْمَانَ وَ الْيَقِيْنَ مِنَ الْعَذَابِ، اَللّٰهُمَّ اِنِّيْ اَسْاَلُكَ اَنْ تَرْزُقَنِيْ حُبَّكَ وَ حُبَّ مَنْ يُّحِبُّكَ وَ حُبَّ عَمَلٍ يُّقَرِّبُنِيْ اِلَيْكَ.
O Allah, protect me with Islam, whether I am standing, sitting, or sleeping, and do not let an enemy or an envious person rejoice over me. O Allah, I ask You for Your bounty which never ends, and I seek refuge in You from Your evil which never ends. O Allah, I ask You for faith and certainty against torment. O Allah, I ask You to bless me with Your love, and the love of those who love You, and the love of deeds which will bring me closer to You.
Allahumma a'simni bil-Islami qa'iman wa qa'idan wa raqidan, wa la tushmitt bi 'aduwwan wa la hasidan. Allahumma inni as'aluka min khayrika alladhi la yafadu, wa a'udhu bika min sharrika alladhi la yafadu. Allahumma inni as'aluka al-imana wal-yaqina minal-'adhabi. Allahumma inni as'aluka an tarzuqani hubbaka wa hubba man yuhibbuka wa hubba 'amalin yuqarribuni ilaika.
When to Read
This dua is particularly potent when you feel the pull of worldly possessions, status, or relationships overshadowing your connection with Allah. Recite it during times of quiet reflection, after your obligatory prayers, or whenever you feel overwhelmed by the thought of losing out on worldly comforts if you prioritize your deen.
How to Read
Make this dua with sincerity and a sincere intention to prioritize Allah and His pleasure. It's best recited after your Fardh prayers, raising your hands in supplication. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, internalizing the request for protection, asking for Allah's endless goodness, and seeking the love that truly matters – His love, the love of those He loves, and the love for actions that draw you nearer to Him.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua addresses the root of fear stemming from attachments to this world. By asking for protection *with* Islam, we acknowledge that true security lies in our submission to Allah. Seeking refuge from His endless evil is a recognition of His absolute power, while asking for His endless bounty highlights the unparalleled value of His gifts. Most importantly, asking for the love of Allah and actions that bring us closer to Him directly combats the fear of missing out on worldly pleasures by cultivating a desire for the eternal rewards of the Akhirah. It strengthens our faith and certainty, making worldly concerns less daunting.
Source & Authentication
Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Amr: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to recite the following Dua: Allahumma a'simni bil-Islami qa'iman wa qa'idan wa raqidan, wa la tushmitt bi 'aduwwan wa la hasidan. Allahumma inni as'aluka min khayrika alladhi la yafadu, wa a'udhu bika min sharrika alladhi la yafadu. Allahumma inni as'aluka al-imana wal-yaqina minal-'adhabi. Allahumma inni as'aluka an tarzuqani hubbaka wa hubba man yuhibbuka wa hubba 'amalin yuqarribuni ilaika. (He said:) And these are two supplications that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: O Allah, grant me the love of You, and the love of those whose love is beneficial for me with You. O Allah, keep me in myself, and in my wealth, the guardian of what You have kept from me. O Allah, do not make me more pleased with what I have than with what You have kept, and do not make me a burden on anyone. O Allah, indeed I ask You for the sound of my hearing, the sight of my eyes, and the strength of my body. O Allah, I ask You for the enjoyment of my health, and gratitude for Your bounty, and to fulfill my duties. O Allah, I ask You for the good of this world and the good of the Hereafter. (Sahih) [Sunan At-Tirmidhi 599]