اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ فِعْلَ الْخَيْرَاتِ، وَتَرْكَ الْمُنْكَرَاتِ، وَحُبَّ الْمَسَاكِينِ، وَأَنْ تَغْفِرَ لِي وَتَرْحَمَنِي، وَإِذَا أَرَدْتَ بِقَوْمٍ فِتْنَةً فَتَوَفَّنِي غَيْرَ مَفْتُونٍ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ حُبَّكَ، وَحُبَّ مَنْ يُحِبُّكَ، وَحُبَّ عَمَلٍ يُقَرِّبُنِي إِلَى حُبِّكَ
O Allah, I ask You for the doing of good deeds, and the abandonment of evil deeds, and the love of the poor, and that You forgive me and have mercy upon me. And when You intend to try a people with tribulation, then take me to Yourself without my having been tried by it. And 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'lal khayrat, wa tarkal munkarat, wa hubbal masakin, wa an taghfir li wa tarhamani, wa idha aradta bi qawmin fitnatan fa tawaffani ghaira maftun. Wa as'aluka hubbak, wa hubba man yuhibbuk, wa hubba 'amalin yuqarribuni ila hubbik.
When to Read
This powerful dua is especially fitting for Fridays, a day of immense blessing and spiritual reflection. You can recite it after your obligatory prayers, during the special hours of acceptance on Friday (like the time between Asr and Maghrib, or while sitting in wait for Jumu'ah prayer), or whenever you feel the need for Allah's help in navigating life's challenges and temptations. It’s a comprehensive supplication for seeking Allah's pleasure and guidance in all your affairs.
How to Read
Begin with sincere intention and certainty in Allah's power to answer. Face the Qiblah if possible, raise your hands in supplication (as was the practice of the Prophet ﷺ), and recite this dua with heartfelt humility and devotion. Reflect on each phrase, truly asking Allah for what you are requesting. Make sure your focus is solely on seeking Allah's pleasure and strength.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates profound requests: it asks for the ability to actively do good and avoid evil, a deep-seated love for those in need, forgiveness, mercy, and protection from trials. Most importantly, it seeks Allah's love, the love of those dear to Him, and the love of deeds that draw us closer to Him. Cultivating these loves ensures our actions are aligned with His pleasure, especially on a blessed day like Friday.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah bin Mas'ud: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to supplicate: 'O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and richness.' (Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3494). The dua in this entry is a more extensive version taught by the Prophet ﷺ, found in Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3233, emphasizing the importance of actively seeking good, avoiding evil, and cultivating love for Allah and righteous deeds.