اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ فِعْلَ الْخَيْرَاتِ، وَتَرْكَ الْمُنْكَرَاتِ، وَحُبَّ الْمَسَاكِينِ، وَإِذَا أَرَدْتَ فِي خَلْقِكَ فِتْنَةً فَتَوَفَّنِي غَيْرَ مَفْتُونٍ، أَسْأَلُكَ حُبَّكَ، وَحُبَّ مَنْ يُحِبُّكَ، وَحُبَّ عَمَلٍ يُقَرِّبُنِي إِلَى حُبِّكَ
O Allah, I ask You for the doing of good deeds, and the abandonment of evil deeds, and love for the poor. And when You intend for Your creation a trial, take me to Yourself without having been tested. 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'lal khayrat, wa tarkal munkarat, wa hubbal masakin, wa idha aradta fi khalqika fitnatan fa tawaffani ghayra maftun. As'aluka hubbaka, wa hubba man yuhibbuk, wa hubba 'amalin yuqarribuni ila hubbik.
When to Read
This dua is excellent to recite when you feel a tendency towards hasty speech, or when you are seeking to improve your character overall. It's particularly beneficial during times of personal reflection, or before engaging in conversations where one might be prone to saying things they later regret. Making it a regular part of your morning or evening remembrance (dhikr) can cultivate a lasting habit of mindfulness in speech.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a clear intention to improve your speech. Reflect on each part of the dua: seeking Allah's help to do good, avoid evil, love the poor, remain steadfast during trials, and attain His love and the love of righteous deeds. Imagine yourself embodying these qualities as you supplicate. It can be recited at any time, but making it a habit, perhaps after your obligatory prayers, enhances its impact.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua, though not directly about controlling speech, addresses its root causes. By asking Allah to help you perform good deeds and avoid evil, you are implicitly asking for guidance in all aspects of your character, including speech. Loving the poor fosters humility, which can prevent arrogance that often leads to harsh words. Seeking Allah's protection from trials ('fitnah') helps maintain inner peace, reducing the likelihood of reacting impulsively with your tongue. Ultimately, seeking Allah's love and the love of deeds that bring you closer to Him cultivates a heart that naturally desires what is pleasing to Allah, including well-spoken words.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Mas'ud: The Prophet ﷺ used to supplicate: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka al-huda wat-tuqa wal-'afafa wal-ghina. (O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and contentment). And he used to supplicate: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka al-huda wat-tuqa wal-'afafa wal-'iffah wal-ghina. (O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, abstinence, and contentment). And he used to supplicate: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka al-huda wat-tuqa wal-'afafa wal-ghina.' And he used to supplicate: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka fi'lal khayrat, wa tarkal munkarat, wa hubbal masakin, wa idha aradta fi khalqika fitnatan fa tawaffani ghayra maftun. As'aluka hubbaka, wa hubba man yuhibbuk, wa hubba 'amalin yuqarribuni ila hubbik.' (O Allah, I ask You for the doing of good deeds, and the abandonment of evil deeds, and love for the poor. And when You intend for Your creation a trial, take me to Yourself without having been tested. 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.)