اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْنِي شَاكِرًا لَكَ، ذَكَّارًا لَكَ، رَهْبًا لَكَ، مِخْبَاتًا إِلَيْكَ، أَوَّاهًا مُنِيبًا
O Allah, make me grateful to You, mindful of You, fearful of You, obedient to You, and turning to You in repentance, humble.
Allahumma aj'alni shakirran laka, dhakkarran laka, rahban laka, mikhbatan ilayka, awwahan muniba.
When to Read
This powerful supplication is ideal to recite during times of ease, especially when Allah blesses you with success, wealth, or recognition. It serves as a vital reminder to maintain a connection with your Lord and avoid the pitfalls of arrogance and complacency that can accompany prosperity.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a heartfelt intention. Imagine each word settling into your heart. Raising your hands slightly while making dua is a Sunnah, and turning your heart towards Allah, seeking His pleasure and help, is the essence of this practice.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates the essence of remaining grounded in faith despite worldly gains. By asking Allah to make you grateful, mindful, fearful, obedient, and repentant, you are essentially asking for the inner state that guards against arrogance. True success in Islam is not just about achievement, but about how we conduct ourselves in the face of it, ensuring our blessings draw us closer to Allah, not further away. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this supplication, highlighting the critical importance of humility, especially when His blessings are abundant.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Amr: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ used to supplicate: "O Allah, make me grateful to You, mindful of You, fearful of You, obedient to You, and turning to You in repentance, humble." He would say this in the morning and the evening. (Sunan Abi Dawud 1522, Sunan Ibn Majah 3823 - graded Hasan by some scholars)