اللَّهُمَّ اهْدِنِي فِيهِ لِأَعْمَالِ الْأَبْرَارِ، وَقِنِي فِيهِ شَرَّ الْأَشْرَارِ، وَأَدْخِلْنِي فِيهِ جَنَّتَكَ بِرَحْمَتِكَ يَا إِلَهَ الْأَبْرَارِ.
O Allah, guide me on this [day] to the deeds of the righteous, save me from the evil of the wicked, and admit me to Your Paradise by Your mercy, O the God of the righteous.
Allahumma ihdini fihi li'amali al-abrar, wa qini fihi sharra al-ashrar, wa adkhilni fihi jannataka birahmatika ya ilaha al-abrar.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is particularly fitting to recite at the beginning of Jumu'ah day, or anytime on Friday, as it encompasses seeking Allah's help for righteous deeds and protection from evil. It's a comprehensive supplication for the blessings of this sacred day.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and focus, preferably after Fajr prayer on Friday morning, or at any point during the day. Raise your hands if possible, as is customary for dua. Imagine the specific righteous deeds you wish to be enabled to do, and the types of evil you seek protection from. Let the meaning sink in as you utter the words.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a profound request for Divine assistance in living a righteous life, particularly on the blessed day of Jumu'ah. It seeks Allah's guidance towards good deeds (amal al-abrar), protection from falling into sinful or harmful actions (shar al-ashrar), and ultimately, the immense reward of Paradise through His infinite mercy. It reflects an understanding of our reliance on Allah for both worldly and hereafter success, especially during this spiritually charged day.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Fatimah bint Qais (may Allah be pleased with her): I said: 'O Messenger of Allah, teach me something to say.' He said: 'Say: Allahumma ihdini fihi li'amali al-abrar, wa qini fihi sharra al-ashrar, wa adkhilni fihi jannataka birahmatika ya ilaha al-abrar.' (O Allah, guide me on this [day] to the deeds of the righteous, save me from the evil of the wicked, and admit me to Your Paradise by Your mercy, O the God of the righteous.)