اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ فِعْلَ خَيْرَاتِ، وَتَرْكَ الْمُنْكَرَاتِ، وَحُبَّ الْمَسَاكِينِ، وَإِذَا أَرَدْتَ فِي خَلْقِكَ فِتْنَةً فَتَوَفَّنِي إِلَيْهَا غَيْرَ مَفْتُونٍ، أَسْأَلُكَ حُبَّكَ، وَحُبَّ مَنْ يُحِبُّكَ، وَحُبَّ عَمَلٍ يُقَرِّبُ إِلَى حُبِّكَ
O Allah, I ask You to enable me to do good deeds, abandon evil deeds, and love the poor. And when You intend for Your creation a trial, take me to Yourself without having been subjected to it. 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'la khayrat, wa tarkal munkarat, wa hubbal masakin, wa idha aradta fi khalqika fitnatan fa tawaffani ilayha ghayra maftun. As'aluka hubbak, wa hubba man yuhibbuk, wa hubba 'amal yuqarribu ila hubbik.
When to Read
This dua is particularly relevant when you feel your sins have led you to a state of feeling distant from people or overwhelmed by a sense of isolation. Recite it during the blessed times, such as after prayers, during the last third of the night, or on Fridays, seeking Allah's mercy to purify your heart and actions.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart. Imagine yourself seeking Allah's help directly. Focus on each part of the dua: asking for the ability to do good, to avoid bad, to love those in need, and to remain firm in faith during trials. Reflect on your connection with Allah and the community, and how this dua helps strengthen it. Ensure you are in a state of purity if possible.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua asks for the ability to perform good deeds and abstain from forbidden acts, which are the foundations of a righteous life and a strong connection with Allah. Loving the poor and needy fosters empathy and humility, counteracting arrogance that might stem from isolation. Crucially, it seeks protection from trials and asks for Allah's love and the love of actions that draw one closer to Him, thereby fostering a sense of belonging and purpose within the community of believers.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Mas'ud: The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to supplicate: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka al-huda, wat-tuqa, wal-'afafa, wal-ghina.' (O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and contentment.) Another narration states: He supplicated: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka al-huda wat-tuqa wal-'afafa wal-ghina.' And he used to supplicate: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka al-muflihate min amri, auditni ilaihi, wa tawaffani ghayra maftun.' And he used to supplicate: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka fi'la khayrat, wa tarkal munkarat, wa hubbal masakin, wa idha aradta fi khalqika fitnatan fa tawaffani ilayha ghayra maftun. As'aluka hubbak, wa hubba man yuhibbuk, wa hubba 'amal yuqarribu ila hubbik.' (O Allah, I ask You for the success in my affairs, and to bring me back to it, and to cause me to die without being tested. O Allah, I ask You to enable me to do good deeds, abandon evil deeds, and love the poor. And when You intend for Your creation a trial, take me to Yourself without having been subjected to it. 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.) This hadith is Hasan.