اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ شُكْرَ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَحُسْنَ عِبَادَتِكَ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ قَلْبًا سَلِيمًا، وَلِسَانًا صَادِقًا، وَأَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ خَيْرِ مَا تَعْلَمُ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا تَعْلَمُ، وَأَسْتَغْفِرُكَ لِمَا تَعْلَمُ، إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ عَلَّامُ الْغُيُوبِ
O Allah, I ask You to help me be thankful for Your blessings, and to worship You well. I ask You for a sound heart and a truthful tongue. I ask You for the good You know, and I seek refuge in You from the evil You know. I ask Your forgiveness for what You know. Indeed, You are the Knower of all unseen.
Allahumma inni as'aluka shukra ni'matik, wa husna 'ibadatik, wa as'aluka qalban saliman, wa lisanan sadiqan, wa as'aluka min khayri ma ta'lam, wa a'udhu bika min sharri ma ta'lam, wa astaghfiruka lima ta'lam, innaka anta 'allamul ghuyub
When to Read
This profound dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) when she asked what to say on Laylatul Qadr, is perfect for reciting during this blessed night itself. It encapsulates seeking Allah's help to appreciate His favors, worship Him sincerely, and ask for inner purity and guidance. It’s especially fitting after having hopefully engaged in worship and reflection on Laylatul Qadr, to solidify the gratitude for the opportunity.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a present heart. Focus on the meaning of each phrase: acknowledging Allah's blessings, seeking the ability to worship Him properly, asking for inner peace and honesty, and seeking the best of this world and the hereafter while seeking refuge from its evils. It's a comprehensive plea for spiritual well-being, making it an excellent addition to your Laylatul Qadr devotions.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a powerful tool for cultivating a mindset of gratitude, which is a cornerstone of faith. By asking Allah to help us be thankful and worship Him well, we align ourselves with His pleasure. The request for a sound heart and truthful tongue signifies a desire for inner and outer integrity, vital for sincere worship. It’s a direct supplication taught by our beloved Prophet ﷺ for a night of immense spiritual significance, making its recitation a means of seeking Allah's acceptance and reward during Laylatul Qadr.
Source & Authentication
We asked: 'O Messenger of Allah, what if I find Laylatul Qadr?' He said: 'Say: Allahumma inni as'aluka min khairiha wa khairi ma fiha, wa khairi ma unzilata fiha, wa audhu bika min sharriha wa sharri ma fiha, wa sharri ma unzilata fiha, wa audhu bika min sharri ma khalaqtu, wa sharri ma khalaqt. And in another narration: Allahumma inni as'aluka shukra ni'matik, wa husna 'ibadatik, wa as'aluka qalban saliman, wa lisanan sadiqan, wa as'aluka min khairi ma ta'lam, wa a'udhu bika min sharri ma ta'lam, wa astaghfiruka lima ta'lam, innaka anta 'allamul ghuyub. (O Allah, I ask You for its good and the good of what is in it, and the good of what You have sent down in it, and I seek refuge in You from its evil and the evil of what is in it, and the evil of what You have sent down in it, and I seek refuge in You from the evil of what I have created, and the evil of what You have created. And in another narration: O Allah, I ask You to help me be thankful for Your blessings, and to worship You well. I ask You for a sound heart and a truthful tongue. I ask You for the good You know, and I seek refuge in You from the evil You know. I ask Your forgiveness for what You know. Indeed, You are the Knower of all unseen.) — Sunan At-Tirmidhi 1905