اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ فِعْلَ الْخَيْرَاتِ، وَتَرْكَ الْمُنْكَرَاتِ، وَحُبَّ الْمَسَاكِينِ، وَإِذَا أَرَدْتَ بِعِبَادِكَ فِتْنَةً فَتَوَفَّنِي إِلَيْكَ غَيْرَ مَفْتُونٍ، أَسْأَلُكَ 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. And when You intend to test Your servants with some trial, take me to Yourself without succumbing to that trial. I ask You for Your love, and the love of those who love You, and the love of deeds which bring me closer to Your love.
Allahumma inni as'aluka fi'lal khayrat, wa tarkal munkarat, wa hubbal masakin, wa idha aradta bi 'ibadika fitnatan fa tawaffani ilayka ghayra maftun. As'aluka hubbaka, wa hubba man yuhibbuk, wa hubba 'amalin yuqarribuni ila hubbik.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is beneficial to recite regularly, especially in the morning and evening, as it encompasses seeking Allah's help for all aspects of good character, including the strength to avoid sin and to control one's temper. When you feel the heat of anger rising, pause and remember this supplication, asking Allah to guide your actions.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, focusing on the meaning of each phrase. Visualize yourself acting upon the requests made in the dua – being motivated towards good, steering clear of prohibitions, and developing a loving disposition towards the less fortunate. Make it a habit to supplicate with this dua, seeking Allah's constant assistance in perfecting your character.
Virtues & Benefits
While this specific dua is general in seeking all good, its inclusion of 'tarkal munkarat' (abandoning evil deeds) and the overall emphasis on good character implicitly addresses the root of uncontrolled anger, which is often tied to succumbing to desires and prohibitions. By asking Allah to help us do good and avoid evil, we are inherently seeking the tools to manage negative emotions like anger. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'The strong man is not the one who wrestles, but the strong man is the one who controls himself when he is angry.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 5274). This dua helps in achieving that inner strength.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Mas'ud: The Prophet (ﷺ) supplicated: 'O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and self-sufficiency.' (Sunan At-Tirmidhi 505). The version used in the entry is a more comprehensive wording found in other collections like Al-Hakim (1/510) and others, which is commonly attributed to the Prophet's supplications for perfecting character, including the element of avoiding trials. The essence of seeking Allah's help in controlling desires and actions is present.