اللَّهُمَّ اهْدِنَا فِيمَنْ هَدَيْتَ، وَعَافِنَا فِيمَنْ عَافَيْتَ، وَتَوَلَّنَا فِيمَنْ تَوَلَّيْتَ، وَبَارِكْ لَنَا فِيمَا أَعْطَيْتَ، وَقِنَا شَرَّ مَا قَضَيْتَ، إِنَّهُ لاَ يَذِلُّ مَنْ وَالَيْتَ، تَبَارَكَ رَبَّنَا وَتَعَالَيْتَ
O Allah, guide us among those You have guided, grant us well-being among those You have granted well-being, take us into Your care among those You have taken into Your care, bless us in what You have given, and protect us from the evil of what You have decreed. Indeed, he is not humiliated whom You have taken as an ally. Blessed is our Lord, and Exalted.
Allahumma ihdina fiman hadait, wa 'afina fiman 'afait, wa tawallana fiman tawallait, wa barik lana fima a'tait, wa qina sharra ma qadait, innahu la yadhillu man walait, tabarak Rabbana wa ta'alait.
When to Read
This powerful supplication is particularly recommended for recitation on Friday, especially after the obligatory prayers or during the unique time on Friday when Allah (SWT) answers supplications. Its comprehensive nature makes it suitable for seeking overall well-being and divine guidance in all aspects of life.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, raising your hands as you would during other supplications. Focus on the meaning of each phrase and implore Allah (SWT) with humility and a sincere heart. It is best recited after the obligatory prayers, during the sermon, or at the time of Iftar (if fasting on a Thursday/Friday).
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua encompasses numerous blessings. It asks for Allah's guidance (ihdina fiman hadait), physical and spiritual well-being ('afina fiman 'afait), divine protection and support (tawallana fiman tawallait), and blessings in all provisions (barik lana fima a'tait). It also seeks refuge from all that Allah has decreed as evil (qina sharra ma qadait). The concluding part assures us that those under Allah's protection and support are never humiliated, and it praises Allah's boundless blessings and loftiness. It's a complete request for a life guided by Allah, protected by Him, and blessed by His decree.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) would teach this dua to his companions and recite it in his prayers. Narrated by Al-Hasan bin Ali (may Allah be pleased with them): Al-Hasan bin Ali (may Allah be pleased with them) said: 'The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) taught me words to say in Witr prayer: O Allah, guide me among those whom You have guided, and pardon me among those whom You have pardoned, and take me into Your care among those whom You have taken into Your care, and bless me in what You have bestowed, and guard me against the evil of what You have decreed. For verily, You decree and no one can decree against You, and he is not humiliated whom You have taken as an ally. Blessed are You, our Lord, and Exalted.' (Sunan Abu Dawud 1479, graded Sahih by Al-Albani).