اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ فِعْلَ الْخَيْرَاتِ، وَتَرْكَ الْمُنْكَرَاتِ، وَحُبَّ الْمَسَاكِينِ، وَأَنْ تَغْفِرَ لِي وَتَرْحَمَنِي، وَإِذَا أَرَدْتَ فِي خَلْقِكَ فِتْنَةً فَتَوَفَّنِي إِلَيْهَا غَيْرَ مُفْتُونٍ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ حُبَّكَ، وَحُبَّ مَنْ يُحِبُّكَ، وَحُبَّ عَمَلٍ يُقَرِّبُ إِلَى حُبِّكَ
O Allah, I ask You to enable me to do good deeds, and to abandon evil deeds, and to love the poor. And I ask You to forgive me and have mercy on me. And if You intend to try Your creation with a trial, then take me to Yourself without being tried. And 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 an taghfira li wa tarhamani, wa idha aradta fi khalqika fitnatan fa tawaffani ilayha ghayra maftun, wa as'aluka hubbak, wa hubba man yuhibbuk, wa hubba 'amalin yuqarribbu ila hubbik.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is excellent to recite regularly, especially in the morning and evening. It's particularly beneficial when you feel a need to strengthen your resolve to do what's right, to overcome temptations, and to deepen your connection with Allah and those who are dear to Him. It helps foster a sense of duty towards good deeds and avoiding wrongdoings, which are pillars of responsibility.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and reflection. Raise your hands as you would in other supplications. Ensure you pronounce the Arabic clearly and understand the profound meaning behind each request. It’s a plea for divine assistance in living a life guided by righteousness and accountability to Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a powerful tool for spiritual growth and character development. By asking Allah to enable us to perform good deeds and abandon bad ones, we are actively seeking His help to build a responsible life. The love for the poor instills empathy and a sense of community duty. The request for forgiveness and mercy is a constant reminder of our reliance on Allah. Furthermore, asking for His love, the love of those who love Him, and the love of deeds that bring us closer to Him, aligns our entire being with His pleasure, making accountability a natural outflow of that devotion.
Source & Authentication
Ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) used to teach us the following words in the Tashahhud of the prayer: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka al-'adhab bi jahannama, wa as'aluk al-'adhab fil qabr. Allahumma inni as'aluka min khayri ma sa'aluka 'ibaduka al-salihun, wa a'udhu bika min sharri ma 'aadhu 'ibaduk al-salihun. Allahumma inni as'aluka al-jannata wa na'imah, wa a'udhu bika min an-nari wa 'adhabiha. Allahumma inni as'aluka fi'lal khayrat, wa tarkal munkarat, wa hubbal masakin, wa an taghfira li wa tarhamani, wa idha aradta fi khalqika fitnatan fa tawaffani ilayha ghayra maftun, wa as'aluka hubbak, wa hubba man yuhibbuk, wa hubba 'amalin yuqarribbu ila hubbik.' Then he narrated a Hadith with a similar meaning, adding: 'and I ask You for the best of what Your righteous slaves ask for, and I seek refuge in You from the worst of what Your righteous slaves seek refuge from.' He mentioned the same in the prayer, as narrated in the Hadith of Ibn Mas'ud. And he mentioned in the prayer: 'O Allah, I ask You for Paradise and its delights, and I seek refuge in You from the Hell-fire and its torments.'