اَللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّى أَسْأَلُكَ فِعْلَ الْخَيْرَاتِ، وَتَرْكَ الْمُنْكَرَاتِ، وَحُبَّ الْمَسَاكِينِ، وَأَنْ تَغْفِرَ لِى وَتَرْحَمَنِى، وَإِذَا أَرَدْتَ فِتْنَةً فِى قَوْمٍ فَتَوَفَّنِى إِلَيْهَا غَيْرَ مُفْتَتِنٍ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ حُبَّكَ، وَحُبَّ مَنْ يُحِبُّكَ، وَحُبَّ عَمَلٍ يُقَرِّبُ 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 a people with a trial, take me to Yourself without my being tried by it. 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'l al-khayrat, wa tark al-munkarat, wa hubb al-masakin, wa an taghfira li wa tarhamani, wa idha aradta fitnatan fi qawmin fa tawaffani ilayha ghayra muftatin, wa as'aluka hubbak, wa hubba man yuhibbuk, wa hubba 'amalin yuqarribu ila hubbik.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is excellent to recite regularly, especially after Fajr or after any Salah. It's particularly fitting when you feel a need to reaffirm your commitment to doing good, avoiding wrongdoing, and seeking Allah's pleasure. It's also a beautiful supplication when reflecting on the blessings of guidance and the desire for Allah's love, which naturally leads to a clear conscience.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and presence of heart. Imagine yourself asking directly from Allah (Glory be to Him). Feel the weight of the requests – the ability to do good, the strength to leave evil, the love for the less fortunate, and the ultimate plea for Allah's forgiveness and mercy. This mindset amplifies the impact of the supplication, fostering a sense of accountability and deep reliance on Him, which is the foundation of a clear conscience.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication encompasses several profound benefits. It directly asks Allah for the *tawfiq* (ability and success) to perform good deeds and abstain from sins, which are the cornerstones of a clear conscience. Loving the poor and seeking Allah's forgiveness and mercy are acts that purify the heart. Furthermore, asking for Allah's love and the love of those who love Him, along with the love of beneficial deeds, aligns our desires with His, leading to contentment and peace. The request to be taken to Allah before falling into trials is a sign of deep faith and a desire to depart this world in a state of righteousness, ensuring a peaceful afterlife and a clear record.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him): The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) taught me a comprehensive prayer, and I would not exchange it for anything else. He said: Allahumma inni as'aluka al-huda wat-tuqa wal-'afafa wal-ghina. (O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and self-sufficiency). Then he mentioned another comprehensive prayer: Allahumma inni as'aluka fi'l al-khayrat, wa tark al-munkarat, wa hubb al-masakin, wa an taghfira li wa tarhamani, wa idha aradta fitnatan fi qawmin fa tawaffani ilayha ghayra muftatin, wa as'aluka hubbak, wa hubba man yuhibbuk, wa hubba 'amalin yuqarribu ila hubbik. (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 a people with a trial, take me to Yourself without my being tried by it. 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.)