اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ حُبَّكَ، وَحُبَّ مَنْ يُحِبُّكَ، وَالْعَمَلَ الَّذِي يُبَلِّغُنِي حُبَّكَ، اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْ حُبَّكَ أَحَبَّ إِلَيَّ مِنْ نَفْسِي، وَمِنْ أَهْلِي، وَمِنَ الْمَاءِ الْبَارِدِ
O Allah, I ask You for Your love, and the love of those who love You, and for the deeds which will help me attain Your love. O Allah, make Your love dearer to me than myself, and my family, and than cold water.
Allahumma inni as'aluka hubbaka, wa hubba man yuhibbuk, wal-'amala alladhi yuballighuni hubbak. Allahummaj'al hubbaka ahabba ilayya min nafsi, wa min ahli, wa minal-ma'il-barid.
When to Read
This is a profound dua for anyone seeking to deepen their connection with Allah and His Messenger ﷺ. It's perfect to recite after obligatory prayers, during the quiet hours of the night, or any time you feel a yearning to draw closer to your Creator. Think of it as a daily check-in, a way to realign your heart's desires with what truly matters.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart. Picture yourself asking a beloved King for a priceless treasure. Ensure you understand the meaning of each word – that you're not just moving your tongue, but your heart is engaged. It's particularly powerful when you reflect on the immense blessings Allah has bestowed upon you, which should naturally foster a sense of love and gratitude.
Virtues & Benefits
The primary benefit is attaining the love of Allah, which is the ultimate goal for a believer. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ also said, 'Whoever loves a thing, is busy with it.' (Sahih Muslim 2671). This implies that by asking for Allah's love, our actions and thoughts will naturally gravitate towards pleasing Him. Furthermore, cultivating love for Allah and His Messenger ﷺ is a key component of having good character and a strong faith, as the Prophet ﷺ stated: 'None of you truly believes until I am more beloved to him than his father, his child, and all the people.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 15; Sahih Muslim 44).
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Hisham: We were with the Prophet ﷺ and he took the hand of Umar and said, 'By Allah, you are dearer to me than everything.' Then Umar said, 'By Allah, you are dearer to me than everything except my own self.' The Prophet ﷺ said, 'No, by Allah, not until I am dearer to you than yourself.' Then Umar said, 'Now, by Allah, you are dearer to me than myself.' The Prophet ﷺ said, 'Now you have got it right, O Umar.' (Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3237 - This hadith demonstrates the level of love the Prophet ﷺ encouraged, which this dua helps us achieve.)