اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْهُدَى وَالتُّقَى وَالْعَفَافَ وَالْغِنَى
O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and richness.
Allahumma inni as'alukal huda wat tuqa wal 'afafa wal ghina
When to Read
This profound dua is excellent to recite regularly, especially during times of personal struggle or when facing difficult situations that test one's patience and acceptance of Allah's decree. It's a foundational request for inner peace and alignment with Allah's will.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and focus, ideally after completing your obligatory prayers (salah) or at any time you feel the need for greater contentment and reliance on Allah. Raise your hands slightly as you supplicate, showing humility and earnestness.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a comprehensive request for spiritual and worldly well-being. It asks for guidance (huda) to follow the right path, piety (tuqa) to fear Allah and avoid sin, chastity ('afaf) to remain pure in character and dealings, and richness (ghina) in a way that brings contentment and independence from seeking anything other than Allah. By asking for these, we essentially ask for the inner strength to accept whatever Allah has decreed, knowing that His decree is ultimately for our benefit.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Ibn Mas'ud that the Prophet (peace be upon him) used to supplicate: 'Allahumma inni as'alukal huda wat tuqa wal 'afafa wal ghina.' (O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and richness.)