اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ فِعْلَ الْخَيْرَاتِ، وَتَرْكَ الْمُنْكَرَاتِ، وَحُبَّ الْمَسَاكِينِ، وَأَنْ تَغْفِرَ لِي وَتَرْحَمَنِي، وَإِذَا أَرَدْتَ فِي خَلْقِكَ فِتْنَةً فَتَوَفَّنِي غَيْرَ مَفْتُونٍ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ حُبَّكَ، وَحُبَّ مَنْ يُحِبُّكَ، وَحُبَّ عَمَلٍ يُقَرِّبُنِي إِلَى حُبِّكَ
O Allah, I ask You to enable me to do good deeds, to abandon evil deeds, and to love the poor. I ask You to forgive me and have mercy on me. And when You intend to try Your creation with tribulations, take me to Yourself without putting me through them. I ask You for Your love, and the love of those who love You, and the love of any deed that will bring me closer to Your love.
Allahumma inni as'aluka fi'lal-khairat, wa tarkal-munkarat, wa hubbal-masakin, wa an taghfira li wa tarhamani, wa idha aradta fi khalqika fitnatan fa tawaffani ghayra maftun. Wa as'aluka hubbak, wa hubba man yuhibbuk, wa hubba 'amalin yuqarribuni ila hubbik.
When to Read
This is a comprehensive dua that can be recited anytime, especially when you feel a need to strengthen your resolve in doing good, avoiding sin, and developing a compassionate heart. It's particularly relevant when one is trying to cultivate patience and control one's temper, as the underlying theme is seeking Allah's help to align oneself with His pleasure and guidance, which inherently involves good character and avoiding impulsive negative actions like uncontrolled anger.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a clear mind. Focus on each phrase and its meaning, seeking Allah's help earnestly. It's best recited after obligatory prayers or during times of personal supplication (like in the last third of the night). While there's no specific timing mandated, consistency in seeking Allah's help is key.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a powerful supplication for holistic spiritual development. By asking Allah to enable 'doing good deeds' and 'abandoning evil deeds', it directly addresses the root of many character flaws, including temper. Loving the poor cultivates empathy and humility. Asking for forgiveness and mercy is essential for spiritual purification. The request to be taken by Allah before falling into trials is a plea for protection and steadfastness. Ultimately, seeking Allah's love and the love of those who love Him, along with the love of actions that bring one closer to Him, leads to a life guided by divine will, which naturally includes controlling one's emotions and character.
Source & Authentication
The narration states that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to a companion, indicating its importance and comprehensiveness. The Prophet ﷺ said to him: 'O Abdullah ibn Mas'ud, learn this dua and teach it to the people after you.' The full context highlights the Prophet's ﷺ concern for teaching comprehensive supplications that cover various aspects of faith and character.