اَللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّيْ أَسْأَلُكَ فِعْلَ الْخَيْرَاتِ، وَتَرْكَ الْمُنْكَرَاتِ، وَحُبَّ الْمَسَاكِينِ، وَأَنْ تَغْفِرَ لِيْ وَتَرْحَمَنِيْ، وَإِذَا أَرَدْتَ فِتْنَةً قَوْمٍ فَتَوَفَّنِيْ إِلَيْهَا غَيْرَ مُفْتَتِنٍ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ حُبَّكَ، وَحُبَّ مَنْ يُحِبُّكَ، وَحُبَّ عَمَلِ الَّذِيْ يُقَرِّبُنِيْ إِلَى حُبِّكَ.
O Allah, I ask You for the deeds of good, and abandoning evil deeds, and for the love of the poor, and that You forgive me and have mercy upon me. And when You intend to try a people, take me to Yourself without putting me through that trial. And I ask You for Your love, and the love of those who love You, and the love of the deed which brings 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 fitnata qaumin fa tawaffani ilayha ghaira muftatin, wa as'aluka hubbaka, wa hubba man yuhibbuk, wa hubba 'amalil ladhi yuqarribuni ila hubbik.
When to Read
This dua is particularly relevant when we feel our own comfort is prioritized over the needs of others. It's a powerful supplication to make in the morning, asking Allah to guide our actions throughout the day towards good deeds and away from prohibitions, fostering a spirit of empathy and care for the less fortunate, which is a cornerstone of sacrifice. Recite it also when you observe someone struggling and feel a desire to help, but perhaps hesitate due to personal inconvenience.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity, reflecting on each phrase. When you ask for the 'love of the poor,' picture yourself actively seeking ways to support them, not just with words but with actions that might require personal sacrifice. Understanding that seeking Allah's love and the love of those who love Him is achieved through actions that please Him, especially those involving selfless service, will enhance the impact of this prayer.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua, though not directly using the word 'sacrifice,' cultivates the very qualities that lead to it: performing good deeds, abandoning evil, and loving the poor. By asking for Allah's love and the love of those who love Him, we are implicitly asking for the strength to do what is pleasing to Him, which often involves putting others' needs before our own. The request to be taken without falling into trial also shows a desire to remain righteous, even when faced with difficult circumstances that could test one's faith and willingness to help.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) 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 richness). Another narration states: The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to say: Allahumma inni as'aluka fi'lal khayrat, wa tarkal munkarat, wa hubbal masakin, wa an taghfira li wa tarhamani, wa idha aradta fitnata qaumin fa tawaffani ilayha ghaira muftatin, wa as'aluka hubbaka, wa hubba man yuhibbuk, wa hubba 'amalil ladhi yuqarribuni ila hubbik. (O Allah, I ask You for the deeds of good, and abandoning evil deeds, and for the love of the poor, and that You forgive me and have mercy upon me. And when You intend to try a people, take me to Yourself without putting me through that trial. And I ask You for Your love, and the love of those who love You, and the love of the deed which brings me closer to Your love).