اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْ قَلْبِي مُطْمَئِنًّا، وَاجْعَلْ لِي نُورًا، وَاجْعَلْ أَمَامِي نُورًا، وَاجْعَلْ خَلْفِي نُورًا، وَاجْعَلْ عَنْ يَمِينِي نُورًا، وَاجْعَلْ عَنْ شِمَالِي نُورًا، اللَّهُمَّ أَعْظِمْ لِي نُورًا
O Allah, make my heart feel at ease, and grant me light, and place light before me, and behind me, and to my right, and to my left. O Allah, increase my light.
Allahumma ij'al qalbi mutma'innan, waj'al li nooran, waj'al amami nooran, waj'al khalfi nooran, waj'al 'an yameeni nooran, waj'al 'an shimalee nooran, Allahumma a'dhim li nooran
When to Read
This dua is perfect to recite at the beginning of any gathering dedicated to community service or volunteerism. As you and your fellow volunteers come together, seeking Allah's guidance and blessing for your efforts, this supplication sets a pure intention. It's about asking Allah to illuminate your path, your intentions, and the impact of your work, ensuring it's done for His sake and with clarity of purpose.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a focused heart as the gathering commences. Raise your hands as you normally would for dua, or place your hands on your chest while facing the Qiblah if that's more practical for the setting. The key is the heartfelt intention: asking Allah to fill your endeavor with His light, guiding your actions and the outcomes towards good.
Virtues & Benefits
This profound dua, taught by our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, focuses on seeking Allah's light in all aspects of our lives. For a gathering centered on service, it's particularly relevant. By asking for 'light' (noor), we are essentially asking for guidance, clarity, and success in our endeavors. It signifies a desire to perform actions that are pleasing to Allah, free from misguidance, and beneficial to others. This light can illuminate the challenges of service, guide our interactions, and ensure our volunteer efforts bring a positive, divinely-approved impact to the community.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to supplicate: 'O Allah, grant me light in my heart, and light in my sight, and light in my hearing, and light in my sight to my right and to my left and above me and below me. O Allah, grant me light (in my body), and increase me in light, and grant me light.' Sahih al-Bukhari 1121.