الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي بِنِعْمَتِهِ تَتِمُّ الصَّالِحَاتُ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ هَذَا الْأَمْرِ وَخَيْرَ مَا فِيهِ وَخَيْرَ مَا بَعْدَهُ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ هَذَا الْأَمْرِ وَشَرِّ مَا فِيهِ وَشَرِّ مَا بَعْدَهُ
All praise is due to Allah by Whose grace good deeds are perfected. O Allah, I ask You for the good of this matter and the good of what is in it and the good of what comes after it. And I seek refuge in You from the evil of this matter and the evil of what is in it and the evil of what comes after it.
Al-hamdulillahilladhi bini'matihi tatimmus-salihât. Allahumma inni as'aluka khayra hâdhal-amri wa khayra ma fihi wa khayra ma ba'dahu. Wa a'udhu bika min sharri hâdhal-amri wa sharri ma fihi wa sharri ma ba'dahu.
When to Read
This dua is recited when embarking on a new endeavor or when facing a situation that involves meeting new people or engaging in an activity where the outcome is uncertain, such as meeting someone new, especially when considering potential challenges or uncertainties. When meeting someone with a disability, reciting this dua can set a positive intention for the interaction, seeking Allah's help for a smooth and beneficial encounter.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity, a calm heart, and a present mind. It is typically recited before beginning the action or encounter. Focus on the meaning of the words, acknowledging Allah's perfect grace and seeking His protection from any potential harm or difficulty. It's a prayer for a positive experience and outcome.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua seeks the best of an action or encounter and seeks refuge from its potential evils. By reciting it before meeting someone, particularly someone with a disability, it helps cultivate a mindset of seeking goodness, showing respect, and relying on Allah for ease and comfort in the interaction. It reminds us that all good comes from Allah and that He is our ultimate protector against any perceived or actual difficulties.
Source & Authentication
Ibn Majah narrated from Jabir bin Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with him) that when the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) wanted to do something, he would pray two rak'ahs of prayer and then say: 'Al-hamdulillahilladhi bini'matihi tatimmus-salihât. Allahumma inni as'aluka khayra hâdhal-amri wa khayra ma fihi wa khayra ma ba'dahu. Wa a'udhu bika min sharri hâdhal-amri wa sharri ma fihi wa sharri ma ba'dahu.' (Sunan Ibn Majah, Book 34, Hadith 3803). While this hadith specifically mentions praying two rak'ahs for significant endeavors, the core dua itself can be recited in simpler forms for various situations where one seeks Allah's guidance and protection, including interactions with others.