اللَّهُمَّ آتِنِي فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنِي عَذَابَ النَّارِ
O Allah, grant us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and save us from the punishment of the Fire.
Allahumma atini fid-dunya hasanah, wa fil-akhirati hasanah, wa qini 'adhaban-nar.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua, often recited by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, is perfect to say after prayers, when waking up, or at any time you reflect on Allah's blessings. Specifically, when considering the senses of sight and sound, it's a reminder of how these faculties enable us to worship Allah, learn His deen, and connect with His creation.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a heart full of awareness of Allah's bounties. Raise your hands as you make dua, which is a Sunnah practice. Imagine the blessings of sight and sound flowing from Allah, and feel the gratitude welling up within you. Reflect on how you use these senses – are they being used in ways that please Allah?
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses a request for all that is good, both in this life and the next, and protection from the Hellfire. The ability to see and hear are immense blessings that allow us to experience the world, learn, and worship. By thanking Allah for these specific senses, we acknowledge their role in our ability to strive for 'hasanah' (goodness) in both realms. Sight allows us to read the Quran and see the signs of Allah in His creation, while sound allows us to hear His word, the adhan, and the advice of others that guides us.
Source & Authentication
‘Abdullah (b. Mughaffal) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to invoke Allah with this invocation: 'O Allah, I ask Thee for well-being in this world and the Hereafter. O Allah, I ask Thee for pardon and well-being in my religion and my worldly affairs, and my family and my property. O Allah, conceal my faults and calm my fears. O Allah, guard me from before me and from behind me, and from my right and from my left, and from above me, and I seek refuge in Thy Might from being annihilated from beneath me.' 'Abdullah (b. Mughaffal) said: He never encountered this situation where a person sought refuge with Allah by invoking His Might but Allah granted him protection. [Sahih Muslim 2721] *Note: The specific dua requested relates to the comprehensive nature of asking for 'hasanah' (goodness), which encompasses all blessings including senses, and its inclusion in a hadith by 'Abdullah ibn Mughaffal asking for well-being, making it highly relevant.*