اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ فِعْلَ خَيْرَاتِكَ، وَتَرْكَ مُنْكَرَاتِكَ، وَحُبَّ الْمَسَاكِينِ، وَأَنْ تَغْفِرَ لِي وَتَرْحَمَنِي، وَإِذَا أَرَدْتَ فِي خَلْقِكَ فِتْنَةً فَتَوَفَّنِي غَيْرَ مَفْتُونٍ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ حُبَّكَ، وَحُبَّ مَنْ يُحِبُّكَ، وَحُبَّ عَمَلٍ يُقَرِّبُنِي إِلَى حُبِّكَ
O Allah, I ask You to enable me to do good deeds and to shun evil deeds, and to love the poor. I ask You to forgive me and have mercy on me. And if You intend to try Your creation with tribulation, then take me to Yourself without being tried. 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'la khayratik, wa tark munakaratik, wa hubb al-masakin, wa an taghfira li wa tarhamani, wa idha aradta fi khalqika fitnatan fa tawaffani ghayra maftun. Wa as'aluka hubbak, wa hubba man yuhibbuk, wa hubba 'amal yuqarribuni ila hubbik.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is perfect to recite before embarking on any collaborative effort, whether it's a business partnership, a community project, or even a family undertaking. Say it at the start of meetings, when signing agreements, or at any point where shared commitment and divine guidance are sought.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a focused heart. Raise your hands as you do with other supplications. Reflect on each phrase, internalizing its meaning and purpose. Ensure you are in a state of wudu if possible. Begin by praising Allah and sending blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses a request for divine assistance in performing good deeds and refraining from wrongdoing, crucial for any joint endeavor. It also asks for love towards the less fortunate, fostering compassion and humility within the group. The supplication for forgiveness and mercy is always beneficial. Furthermore, asking for Allah's love and the love of those who love Him, along with the love of actions that bring one closer to Him, aligns the participants' intentions with divine pleasure, thereby increasing the likelihood of success and barakah (blessing) in their joint venture.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to supplicate: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka fi'la khayratik, wa tark munakaratik, wa hubb al-masakin, wa an taghfira li wa tarhamani, wa idha aradta fi khalqika fitnatan fa tawaffani ghayra maftun. Wa as'aluka hubbak, wa hubba man yuhibbuk, wa hubba 'amal yuqarribuni ila hubbik.' (O Allah, I ask You to enable me to do good deeds and to shun evil deeds, and to love the poor. I ask You to forgive me and have mercy on me. And if You intend to try Your creation with tribulation, then take me to Yourself without being tried. 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.) Graded Hasan by scholars like Al-Albani.