اللَّهُمَّ آتِ نَفْسِي تَقْوَاهَا، وَزَكِّهَا أَنْتَ خَيْرُ مَنْ زَكَّاهَا، أَنْتَ وَلِيُّهَا وَمَوْلَاهَا، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عِلْمٍ لَا يَنْفَعُ، وَمِنْ قَلْبٍ لَا يَخْشَعُ، وَمِنْ نَفْسٍ لَا تَشْبَعُ، وَمِنْ دَعْوَةٍ لَا يُسْتَجَابُ لَهَا.
O Allah, grant my soul its piety and purify it, for You are the best to purify it. You are its Guardian and its Master. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from knowledge that does not benefit, from a heart that does not fear (You), from a soul that is not satisfied, and from a supplication that is not answered.
Allahumma ati nafsi taqwaha, wa zakkaha anta khayru man zakkaha, anta waliyyuha wa mawlaha. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'ilmin la yanfa', wa min qalbin la yakhsha', wa min nafsin la tashba', wa min da'watin la yustajabu laha.
When to Read
This dua is comprehensive and can be recited at any time, especially when you feel your heart being weighed down by negative thoughts, comparisons, or a subtle sense of discontent that might stem from envy. It's particularly beneficial to make it a habit after your obligatory prayers or during the late hours of the night.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere conviction and a focused heart. Understand the meaning of each phrase and internalize the plea for Allah's help in purifying your inner self and protecting you from harmful states of being. Reflect on the specific requests: seeking piety, purification, protection from useless knowledge, hardened hearts, insatiable souls, and unanswered prayers – all of which can be related to the root of envy.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, seeks refuge from several states that can be detrimental to one's spiritual well-being and can often be linked to or exacerbated by envy. By asking for piety and purification, we are directly asking Allah to cleanse our hearts from the ugliness of envy and comparison. Seeking protection from a heart that does not fear Allah and a soul that is never satisfied are crucial in preventing the discontent that fuels envy.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah: The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to supplicate: 'O Allah, grant my soul its piety and purify it, for You are the best to purify it. You are its Guardian and its Master. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from knowledge that does not benefit, from a heart that does not fear (You), from a soul that is not satisfied, and from a supplication that is not answered.'