اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ فِعْلَ الْخَيْرَاتِ، وَتَرْكَ الْمُنْكَرَاتِ، وَحُبَّ الْمَسَاكِينِ، وَأَنْ تَغْفِرَ لِي وَتَرْحَمَنِي، وَإِذَا أَرَدْتَ فِي خَلْقِكَ فِتْنَةً فَتَوَفَّنِي إِلَيْهَا غَيْرَ مُفْتُونٍ، 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 if You decree a trial for Your creation, then call me to Yourself without subjecting me to it. I ask You for Your love, and the love of those who love You, and the love of deeds which will bring me closer to Your love.
Allahumma inni as'aluka fi'lal khayrat, wa tarkal munkarat, wa hubbal masakin, wa an taghfira li wa tarhamani, wa idha aradta fi khalqika fitnatan fa tawaffani ilayha ghaira maftun. Wa as'aluka hubbak, wa hubba man yuhibbuk, wa hubba 'amalin yuqarribuni ila hubbik.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is excellent to recite regularly, especially when you feel overwhelmed or are seeking to strengthen your resolve against negative inclinations. While there isn't a specific time mandated for it, making it a part of your daily supplications can significantly help in developing a temperament that is less prone to anger and more inclined towards good.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart. Focus on the meanings of the words and the requests you are making to Allah. Raising your hands during the dua is a Sunnah, and directing your supplication solely towards Allah alone is paramount. Reflect on how each part of the dua relates to controlling anger and fostering good character.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses several crucial aspects for a Muslim's life, including the ability to perform good deeds and abstain from evil, which are direct antidotes to impulsive and angry reactions. Loving the poor cultivates humility and empathy, further softening the heart. Asking for Allah's forgiveness and mercy is essential for spiritual purification. The latter part of the dua focuses on attaining Allah's love, which is the ultimate goal, and seeking love for actions that draw one closer to Him. By extension, cultivating love for Allah and His beloved ones naturally leads to a more peaceful and controlled disposition.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught this dua to Abu Dharr (may Allah be pleased with him) when he asked him what he should ask Allah for. Abu Dharr reported: I said, "O Messenger of Allah, teach me something that will benefit me from my Lord." He (peace be upon him) said: "Ask Allah for good health, and for piety, and for contentment." I asked him again: "O Messenger of Allah, teach me something that will benefit me from my Lord." He (peace be upon him) said: "O Abu Dharr, say: 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 if You decree a trial for Your creation, then call me to Yourself without subjecting me to it. I ask You for Your love, and the love of those who love You, and the love of deeds which will bring me closer to Your love." So Abu Dharr used to say this dua.