اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ نَفْسًا بِكَ مُطْمَئِنَّةً، تُؤْمِنُ بِلِقَائِكَ، وَتَرْضَى بِقَضَائِكَ، وَتَقْنَعُ بِعَطَائِكَ.
O Allah, I ask You for a soul at rest, believing in meeting You, content with Your decree, and satisfied with Your gift.
Allahumma inni as'aluka nafsan bika mutma'innah, tu'minu biliqa'ika, wa tarda bi qada'ika, wa taqna'u bi 'ata'ika.
When to Read
This dua is excellent to recite during times of personal struggle, when you find yourself holding onto anger or resentment. It's particularly beneficial after an argument, a betrayal, or any situation where someone has wronged you and you're finding it difficult to move past it. Make it a habit to turn to this dua when you feel the weight of unforgiveness pressing down on you, especially in the quiet moments of the night or after your obligatory prayers.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention, focusing on the meaning of each phrase. Imagine your heart becoming calm and settled as you ask Allah for contentment. Raise your hands if you are able, as is customary when making supplication. Focus on the feeling of reliance on Allah, seeking His help to cultivate the inner peace and acceptance that forgiveness brings. It is best to make this dua with a clear mind and a heart open to receiving Allah's guidance.
Virtues & Benefits
This beautiful supplication encapsulates the essence of true contentment and reliance on Allah. By asking for a 'soul at rest,' we are seeking inner peace that transcends external circumstances. Belief in meeting Allah (tu'minu biliqa'ika) reminds us of our ultimate accountability and the fleeting nature of worldly grievances. Contentment with Allah's decree (wa tarda bi qada'ika) helps us accept what happens, knowing it is from the All-Wise. And satisfaction with His gifts (wa taqna'u bi 'ata'ika) leads to gratitude rather than envy or complaint. Cultivating these qualities directly supports our ability to forgive, as it shifts our focus from the hurt caused by others to our relationship with our Creator and the peace He offers.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abdullah bin Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him), who said: The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'A believer does not enter the morning except that his heart is free of three things: hypocrisy, self-admiration, and holding grudges against Muslims. And a disbeliever does not enter the morning except that his heart is full of these three things: hypocrisy, self-admiration, and holding grudges against Muslims.' (This hadith is narrated in various forms, with this version often found in collections like Musnad Ahmad and graded Hasan). Another relevant narration states: 'The believer is not one who eats his fill while his neighbor is hungry.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 2260). While not directly about forgiveness, it highlights the strong emphasis on empathy and good relations within the Muslim community, which is a foundation for forgiveness.