اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْنِي شَاكِرًا لَكَ، تَوَّابًا لَكَ، قَلِيلًا بِكَ، وَلَكَ، وَإِلَيْكَ، وَأَثِمْنِي عَلَى نَفْسِي، وَأَصْلِحْ لِي شَأْنِي كُلَّهُ، لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ
O Allah, make me grateful to You, ever-returning to You, and little in myself for Your sake, and for You, and towards You. And grant me success concerning myself, and reform all my affairs. There is no god but You.
Allahumma'jalni shakirran laka tawwaban laka, qalilan bika wa laka wa ilayk, wa athimni 'ala nafsi, wa aslih li sha'ni kulluh, la ilaha illa ant
When to Read
This powerful dua is perfect to recite at any time, but especially when you find yourself experiencing success, achieving goals, or receiving blessings from Allah. It's a conscious effort to anchor yourself in gratitude and reliance on Allah, preventing arrogance or complacency from creeping in. Make it a habit during your daily prayers or whenever you reflect on Allah's favors upon you.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a heartfelt intention. Picture in your mind that true success and worth come only from Allah. Recognize that any achievement is a trust from Him, and your value lies in your servitude to Him. Utter the words clearly, reflecting on their meaning as you speak them, and feel the humility and gratitude they represent.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication directly combats the potential arrogance that can accompany success. By asking Allah to make you 'little in myself for Your sake, and for You, and towards You,' you are seeking to diminish your ego and recognize that all strength and success originate from Allah. It fosters a state of constant gratitude (shukr) and repentance (tawbah), keeping you grounded and connected to your Lord, ensuring that worldly achievements do not distance you from Him.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Bakrah that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to say at the end of his prayer: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from disbelief and poverty. And I seek refuge in You from the torment of the grave. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the Dajjal.' He said: 'And from these words, which were taught to him by Jibril: O Allah, make me grateful to You, ever-returning to You, and little in myself for Your sake, and for You, and towards You. And grant me success concerning myself, and reform all my affairs. There is no god but You.'