اللَّهُمَّ اقْسِمْ لَنَا مِنْ خَشْيَتِكَ مَا يَحُولُ بَيْنَنَا وَبَيْنَ مَعَاصِيكَ، وَمِنْ طَاعَتِكَ مَا تُبَلِّغُنَا بِهِ جَنَّتَكَ، وَمِنَ الْيَقِينِ مَا تُهَوِّنُ بِهِ عَلَيْنَا مُصِيبَاتِ الدُّنْيَا، وَمَتِّعْنَا بِأَسْمَاعِنَا وَأَبْصَارِنَا وَقُوَّتِنَا مَا أَحْيَيْتَنَا، وَاجْعَلْهُ الْوَارِثَ مِنَّا، وَاجْعَلْ ثَأْرَنَا عَلَى مَنْ ظَلَمَنَا، وَانْصُرْنَا عَلَى مَنْ عَادَانَا، وَلَا تَجْعَلْ مُصِيبَتَنَا فِي دِينِنَا، وَلَا تَجْعَلِ الدُّنْيَا أَكْبَرَ هَمِّنَا، وَلَا مَبْلَغَ عِلْمِنَا، وَلَا تُسَلِّطْ عَلَيْنَا مَنْ لَا يَرْحَمُنَا.
O Allah, allocate to us from Your fear that which will interpose between us and Your disobedience, and from Your obedience that which will make Your Paradise reach us, and from certainty that which will make the hardships of this world easy for us. And grant us enjoyment through our hearing, our sight, and our strength as long as You keep us alive, and make it (our legacy) inherit from us. And let our vengeance be upon those who have wronged us, and grant us victory over those who have opposed us. And do not let our affliction be in our religion, and do not make this world our greatest concern, nor the limit of our knowledge, and do not give power over us to those who do not show mercy to us.
Allahummaqsim lana min khashyatika ma yahulu baynana wa bayna ma'asik, wa min ta'atika ma tuballighuna bihi jannatak, wa minal yaqini ma tuhawwinu bihi 'alayna musibatid-dunya. Wa matti'na bi asma'ina wa absarina wa quwwatina ma ahyaytana, waj'alhu al-waritha minna, waj'al tha'rana 'ala man zalamana, wansurna 'ala man 'adana, wa la taj'al musibatana fi dinina, wa la taj'alid-dunya akbara hammina, wa la mablagha 'ilmina, wa la tusallit 'alayna man la yarhamuna.
When to Read
This is a profound supplication that can be recited at the beginning of any gathering, especially one dedicated to helping those in need. It's particularly fitting when you are part of a group coming together for charity, volunteer work, or any community service aimed at alleviating hardship. Recite it before commencing activities or before the group disperses, asking Allah to bless the efforts and protect all involved.
How to Read
Make this dua with sincerity and a humble heart. It's best to recite it with conviction, ideally with the group present, or individually before or after such a gathering. Raising your hands is a common practice when making dua, especially for comprehensive supplications like this. Focus on the meaning of each phrase and internalize the request you are making to Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to his companions, covers crucial aspects of a believer's life. It seeks Allah's protection from sin, guidance towards His pleasure, strength in faith, and ease in worldly difficulties. It also asks for the preservation of blessings, justice against oppressors, and safeguarding of one's faith and spiritual well-being. For a gathering focused on helping others, it's a powerful way to invoke Allah's mercy and acceptance upon the attendees and their noble intentions.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to his companions when they asked him to teach them a comprehensive supplication. The hadith states: 'Umar ibn Al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) said: 'The Messenger of Allah ﷺ used to supplicate with these words: Allahummaqsim lana min khashyatika ma yahulu baynana wa bayna ma'asik... [full dua text]' (Sunan At-Tirmidhi 4022). This demonstrates its importance and the Prophet's ﷺ emphasis on its all-encompassing nature for a believer's life.