اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ نَفْسًا بِكَ مُطْمَئِنَّةً، تُؤْمِنُ بِلِقَائِكَ، وَتَرْضَى بِقَضَائِكَ، وَتَقْنَعُ بِعَطَائِكَ.
O Allah, I ask You for a soul at peace, one that believes in meeting You, is content with Your decree, and is pleased with Your bestowal.
Allahumma inni as'aluka nafsan bika mutma'innah, tu'minu biliqa'ika, wa tardha bi qada'ika, wa taqna'u bi 'ata'ika.
When to Read
This is a beautiful dua to recite when you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or simply want to cultivate a deeper sense of contentment. It's perfect after salah, during times of reflection, or whenever you feel the need to reconnect with Allah and seek inner peace. It's a prayer for a state of being, so it can be made at any time, but especially when you feel you lack that calm or wish to express gratitude for having it.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity, reflecting on each word. Visualize the 'nafs mutma'innah' – the soul at ease, trusting Allah completely. Raise your hands if possible, as is the custom when making dua. Begin by praising Allah and sending blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Then, make this plea with a humble and hopeful heart. Afterwards, express gratitude to Allah for any measure of peace and contentment you already experience, acknowledging it as a gift from Him.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua directly asks Allah for the highest form of inner peace: the 'nafs mutma'innah'. This is the state of a soul reassured by its connection to Allah, free from excessive worry or doubt. Such a soul finds true contentment in Allah's plan, accepting His divine decree with patience and satisfaction. The benefits include tranquility, resilience against life's challenges, and a profound sense of gratitude for Allah's blessings, both big and small. It's a path towards spiritual well-being and closeness to our Creator.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to say: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka nafsan bika mutma'innah, tu'minu biliqa'ika, wa tardha bi qada'ika, wa taqna'u bi 'ata'ika.' (O Allah, I ask You for a soul at peace, one that believes in meeting You, is content with Your decree, and is pleased with Your bestowal.) This narration is found in Musnad Ahmad and has been classified as Hasan by scholars.