اللَّهُمَّ آتِ نَفْسِي تَقْوَاهَا، وَزَكِّهَا أَنْتَ خَيْرُ مَنْ زَكَّاهَا، أَنْتَ وَلِيُّهَا وَمَوْلَاهَا، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عِلْمٍ لَا يَنْفَعُ، وَمِنْ قَلْبٍ لَا يَخْشَعُ، وَمِنْ نَفْسٍ لَا تَشْبَعُ، وَمِنْ دُعَاءٍ لَا يُسْمَعُ.
O Allah, grant my soul its piety and purify it, for You are the best of those who purify it. You are its Guardian and its Master. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from knowledge that does not benefit, from a heart that does not fear (You), from a soul that is never satisfied, and from a supplication that is not answered.
Allahumma ati nafsi taqwaha, wa zakkiha anta khayru man zakkaha, anta waliyyuha wa mawlaha. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'ilmin la yanfa', wa min qalbin la yakhsha', wa min nafsin la tashba', wa min du'a'in la yusma'.
When to Read
This is a profound dua that can be recited at any time, but it's particularly beneficial during times of personal struggle with dissatisfaction, restlessness, or when seeking a deeper connection with Allah. It can be incorporated into your daily supplications after prayer or during the quiet moments of the night.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a humble heart. Focus on each phrase and reflect on its meaning. Visualize yourself being granted piety, purity of heart, and a contented soul. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would often repeat certain duas to emphasize their importance, so feel free to repeat this dua multiple times.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua directly addresses the root causes of inner turmoil: lack of piety, impurity of the soul, and insatiable desires. By seeking Allah's help for these issues, we aim for: * **Inner Peace:** A pious and purified soul is naturally more at ease. * **Contentment (Qana'ah):** Seeking refuge from a soul that is 'never satisfied' is a direct plea for contentment with what Allah has provided. * **Spiritual Growth:** Asking for purified knowledge and a humble heart aids in spiritual advancement. * **Acceptance of Duas:** By seeking refuge from unanswered supplications, we align our hearts and requests with Allah's will.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Zayd ibn Arqam that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) taught them a supplication to recite when they stand for prayer, and when they lie down on their beds: 'Allahumma ati nafsi taqwaha, wa zakkiha anta khayru man zakkaha, anta waliyyuha wa mawlaha. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'ilmin la yanfa', wa min qalbin la yakhsha', wa min nafsin la tashba', wa min du'a'in la yusma'. (O Allah, grant my soul its piety and purify it, for You are the best of those who purify it. You are its Guardian and its Master. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from knowledge that does not benefit, and from a heart that does not fear (You), and from a soul that is never satisfied, and from a supplication that is not answered.)