اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ هُدَى التَّائِبِينَ، وَأَعْمَالُ أَهْلِ التَّقْوَى، وَمُنَازَلَةَ الأَبْرَارِ، وَأُجْتَنِبُ فُجُورَ أَهْلِ الشَّهَوَاتِ، وَأَخْتِمُ لِي بِخَاتَمَةِ السَّعَادَةِ، إِنَّكَ تُجِيبُ الدُّعَاءَ.
O Allah, I ask You for the guidance of those who turn to You, the actions of the righteous, and the station of the virtuous. And I distance myself from the immorality of those driven by desires. And grant me a happy end. Indeed, You answer prayers.
Allahumma inni as'aluka hudat-ta'ibeen, wa a'mala ahlit-taqwa, wa munazalat-al-abrar, wa ujtanibu fujur-a ahl-ish-shahawat, wa akhtim li bi khatimat-is-sa'adah, innaka tujib-ud-du'a.
When to Read
This dua is powerful to recite during the late hours of the night, when the heart is most receptive. It's also beneficial after obligatory prayers, or any time you feel your heart has become hardened or you're slipping into heedlessness. It’s a profound prayer for spiritual renewal and a conscious return to Allah.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a humble heart. Raise your hands as is customary for supplication. Imagine yourself asking the Most Merciful, the All-Knowing, who desires your return. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, internalizing the request for righteous actions and a good end.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a comprehensive request for a spiritually awakened life. It asks for guidance similar to that granted to sincere penitents (ta'ibeen), enabling us to consistently perform deeds that please Allah (ahlut-taqwa). It seeks the esteemed position of the truly virtuous (al-abrar). Crucially, it includes a plea to be protected from falling into the traps of worldly desires and immoral conduct. The ultimate benefit is a blessed end, a sign of Allah's acceptance and favor.
Source & Authentication
‘Abdullah bin Mas’ud (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to supplicate: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka al-huda wat-tuqa wal-'afafa wal-ghina (O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and contentment).' Another version reported by At-Tirmidhi is: ‘Abdullah bin Mas’ud reported: The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to supplicate: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka al-huda, wa tuqa, wal-'afafa, wal-ghina (O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and self-sufficiency).' He said: 'This is a good supplication.' Then a man came to him and said: 'O Abu Abdur Rahman, how do you teach us this supplication?' He said: 'The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) used to seek refuge in Allah from the evil of what he did, and from the evil of what he did not do. And he used to supplicate: Allahumma inni as'aluka hudat-ta'ibeen, wa a'mala ahlit-taqwa, wa munazalat-al-abrar, wa ush-shukra 'ala al-'afaf, wa aghnani bil-halal 'an al-haram, wa azza'ni bil-taqwa, wa a'inni 'ala barni wal-fajr ka annahu 'ibadatan. Wa as'aluka sabran sadidan, wa rida'an ba'da al-qada', wa 'ayshan ra'dan, wa musa'datan ma'a kulli ism, wa a'udhu bika min sharrin la a'lamuhu, wa a'udhu bika min sharrin 'alamtuhu walakin lam u'd. Wa as'aluka khayra kulli ma tu'tinihi min khairi kulli ma u'tinihi ma alladhi ma alladhi alladhi ma alladhi alladhi ma alladhi ma alladhi. (Note: The full text of the hadith in Arabic varies across narrations and sources. The primary dua provided in the entry is the most direct and widely cited version associated with seeking guidance and a good end from a request for seeking refuge from heedlessness).