اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْ حُبِّي لَكَ وَلِرَسُولِكَ أَحَبَّ إِلَيَّ مِنْ نَفْسِي وَأَهْلِي وَمَالِي وَمِنَ الْمَاءِ الْبَارِدِ عَلَى الظَّمَأِ. اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْهُ شَوْقًا إِلَى لِقَائِكَ، وَأَمِّنِّي مِنْ عَذَابِكَ يَوْمَ تَبْعَثُ عِبَادَكَ. اللَّهُمَّ ارْزُقْنِي حُبَّكَ، وَحُبَّ مَنْ يَنْفَعُنِي حُبُّهُ عِنْدَكَ، وَحُبَّ عَمَلٍ يُقَرِّبُنِي إِلَى حُبِّكَ. اللَّهُمَّ مَا رَزَقْتَنِي مِمَّا أُحِبُّ فَاجْعَلْهُ قُوَّةً لِي فِيمَا تُحِبُّ، وَمَا زَوَيْتَ عَنِّي مِمَّا أُحِبُّ فَاجْعَلْهُ فَرَاغًا لِي فِيمَا تُحِبُّ.
O Allah, make my love for You and for Your Messenger dearer to me than myself, my family, my wealth, and than cool water during thirst. O Allah, make it a longing to meet You, and grant me safety from Your punishment on the day You resurrect Your servants. O Allah, grant me Your love, the love of those whose love will benefit me with You, and the love of deeds that bring me closer to Your love. O Allah, whatever You have granted me that I love, make it a strength for me in what You love, and whatever You have withheld from me that I love, make it a means for me to occupy myself with what You love.
Allahumma-j'al hubbi laka wa li Rasulika ahabba ilayya min nafsi wa ahli wa mali wa minal-ma'il-bariedi 'ala adh-dham'i. Allahumma-j'alhu shawqan ila liqa'ika, wa amminni min 'adhabika yawma tab'athu 'ibadak. Allahumma-rzusqni hubbaka, wa hubba man yanfa'uni hubbuhu 'indaka, wa hubba 'amalin yuqarribuni ila hubbika. Allahumma ma razaqtani mimma uhibbu faj'alhu quwwatan li fima tuhibbu, wa ma zawayta 'anni mimma uhibbu faj'alhu faraghan li fima tuhibbu.
When to Read
This dua is profoundly relevant when visiting Madinah, especially during Hajj or Umrah. Recite it while standing in Rawdah, facing the Prophet's ﷺ mosque, or even at your accommodation, reflecting on the immense privilege of being near the Prophet's ﷺ resting place. It's about deepening your spiritual connection and ensuring your journey isn't just physical but also a profound emotional and spiritual communion.
How to Read
Begin with seeking Allah's help and sincerity. Face the Qiblah if possible, or direct your intention towards Madinah. Raise your hands in supplication, mirroring the Prophet's ﷺ practice. Utter the words with full presence, reflecting on each phrase, especially those concerning love, longing, and seeking Allah's pleasure. Feel the emotion behind the words – the desire to love Allah and His Messenger ﷺ more than anything else, and to yearn for the next meeting with Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates the essence of true Islamic devotion: prioritizing love for Allah and His Messenger ﷺ above all worldly attachments. It seeks not just a feeling of love, but a love that translates into actions pleasing to Allah, a love that fuels a desire for His presence and safety from His wrath. By reciting this, a pilgrim seeks to imbue their visit to Madinah with a tangible sense of reciprocal love, strengthening their faith and imprinting the spiritual lessons of the Prophet's ﷺ city onto their heart.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Hisham: We were with the Prophet ﷺ and he was holding Umar's hand. Umar said: O Messenger of Allah, you are dearer to me than everything except my soul. The Prophet ﷺ said: None of you is a believer until I am dearer to him than his soul. Umar said: By Allah, you are dearer to me than my soul. The Prophet ﷺ said: Now (you have got it right), O Umar. The narration of Abu Mu'awiya is similar. (Sahih Muslim 1478)