اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْهُدَى وَالتُّقَى وَالْعَفَافَ وَالْغِنَى
O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and contentment (being free from need).
Allahumma inni as'alukal-huda wat-tuqa wal-'afafa wal-ghina
When to Read
This is a profound supplication that can be made at any time, but it is particularly powerful when offered after prayers, during the night, or whenever you feel a deep need for Allah's assistance in staying on the straight path. Imagine yourself seeking Allah's help in navigating life's choices, big and small, ensuring your actions are pleasing to Him. This dua is a comprehensive request for all-encompassing goodness.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, raising your hands as you would for other supplications. Visualize the meanings: asking for clear direction (Huda), an awareness of Allah that prevents you from wrongdoing (Tuqa), purity in your thoughts and actions, and freedom from dependence on others, finding contentment in what Allah provides (Ghina). It’s about recognizing that true wealth is contentment and that guidance is the ultimate treasure.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a complete request for well-being in this life and the next. Guidance (Huda) is the light that shows us the way to Allah. Piety (Tuqa) is the shield that protects us from His displeasure. Chastity ('Afaf) is the purity of heart and body, preventing us from falling into forbidden desires. Contentment (Ghina) is the inner richness that makes us independent of creation and satisfied with Allah's decree. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself turned to Allah with these words, highlighting its immense value.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Ibn Mas'ud: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to supplicate: 'Allahumma inni as'alukal-huda wat-tuqa wal-'afafa wal-ghina' (O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and contentment). (Sahih Muslim 2721)