اللَّهُمَّ اكْفِنِي بِحَلَالِكَ عَنْ حَرَامِكَ وَأَغْنِنِي بِفَضْلِكَ عَمَّنْ سِوَاكَ
O Allah, suffice me with Your lawful provision instead of Your unlawful provision, and enrich me with Your grace, so that I may not need to ask anyone other than You.
Allahumma-kfini bihalalika 'an haramika wa aghnini bifadlika 'amman siwaka
When to Read
This powerful dua is best recited on Friday, especially after the Asr prayer, which is a time when supplications are believed to be readily accepted by Allah. It's also beneficial to read it regularly when seeking lawful sustenance and financial independence.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and firm belief in Allah's ability to provide. Raise your hands in supplication, as is the Sunnah. Focus on the meaning of the words, acknowledging Allah as the ultimate source of all provision and asking Him to protect you from unlawful means.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a profound request for divine provision that is both lawful and sufficient, protecting one from haram. It also seeks a state of contentment and reliance solely on Allah, guarding against the need to beg from creation. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to his companions, highlighting its importance for worldly well-being and spiritual contentment. Making this dua on Friday, particularly during the blessed hour after Asr, amplifies its potential acceptance.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Ali ibn Abi Talib (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught me these words and promised that were I to have the equivalent of a mountain in gold, I would spend it on the path of Allah, but this dua would still be better for me. He said: 'O Allah, suffice me with Your lawful provision instead of Your unlawful provision, and enrich me with Your grace, so that I may not need to ask anyone other than You.'