اللَّهُمَّ أَعِنِّي عَلَى ذِكْرِكَ وَشُكْرِكَ وَحُسْنِ عِبَادَتِكَ
O Allah, help me to remember You, to give thanks to You, and to worship You in the best manner.
Allahumma a'inni 'ala dhikrika wa shukrika wa husni 'ibadatika
When to Read
This powerful dua is excellent to recite on Friday, especially after the obligatory prayers or during the blessed hour of response. It's a comprehensive supplication for strengthening one's connection with Allah, which is the very essence of adhering to the Sunnah. We can make it a regular part of our Friday routine to ask for assistance in living our lives according to the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a focused heart. Raise your hands as you would during other supplications, and make a heartfelt plea to Allah. It's beneficial to understand the meaning of the words as you say them, internalizing the request for divine help in remembering Allah, thanking Him, and perfecting our worship.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a profound request for assistance in the core elements of our deen: remembrance of Allah (dhikr), gratitude (shukr), and excellent worship ('ibadah). By asking Allah for help in these areas, we are directly seeking the strength to follow His commands and the Sunnah of His Messenger ﷺ. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself taught this dua to his companion Mu'adh (may Allah be pleased with him) when he said, 'O Mu'adh, by Allah, I love you and say, 'O Allah, help me against Satan through remembering You, thanking You, and worshipping You in the best manner.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 1522). This highlights its significance in seeking divine aid for steadfastness.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Mu'adh ibn Jabal: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) took hold of my hand and said, "O Mu'adh, by Allah, I love you and say, 'O Allah, help me against Satan through remembering You, thanking You, and worshipping You in the best manner.'" — Sunan Abi Dawud 1522