اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْهُدَى وَالتُّقَى وَالْعَفَافَ وَالْغِنَى
O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and richness (contentment).
Allahumma inni as'alukal-huda wat-tuqa wal-'afafa wal-ghina
When to Read
This is a comprehensive dua that can be recited at any time, especially when feeling overwhelmed by the demands of daily life and seeking Allah's help to maintain focus on what truly matters. It's particularly relevant during busy periods, before making important decisions, or after completing prayers. Reciting it in the morning or evening can set a balanced intention for the day or night.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a humble heart, seeking Allah's assistance directly. Raise your hands if possible, as is the sunnah for making dua. Focus on the meaning of each word: asking for guidance (al-huda) to know what is right, piety (at-tuqa) to fear Allah and avoid sin, chastity ('afaf) to be protected from unlawful desires and neediness, and richness (al-ghina) to be content with what Allah has provided, which is true wealth. Make this a regular part of your supplications.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a powerful request for spiritual and worldly well-being. * **Guidance (al-huda):** This is the foundation for all good, enabling us to discern truth from falsehood and follow the straight path, essential for balancing our spiritual and secular lives. * **Piety (at-tuqa):** This means having consciousness of Allah, which motivates us to do good and abstain from evil, preventing our worldly pursuits from leading us astray. * **Chastity ('afaf):** This refers to being modest and abstaining from what is unlawful or shameful, both in actions and desires. It also implies freedom from want and dependence on others. * **Richness (al-ghina):** The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ explained this as contentment, meaning being satisfied with what Allah has provided. This inner richness prevents us from being consumed by the pursuit of material wealth and status, allowing us to prioritize our spiritual connection.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to supplicate: > **Arabic:** اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْهُدَى وَالتُّقَى وَالْعَفَافَ وَالْغِنَى > **Translation:** "O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and richness (contentment)." > **Transliteration:** *Allahumma inni as'alukal-huda wat-tuqa wal-'afafa wal-ghina* — Sahih Muslim 2721