اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ فِعْلَ خَيْرَاتِكَ، وَتَرْكَ مُنْكَرَاتِكَ، وَحُبَّ المَسَاكِينِ، وَأَنْ تَغْفِرَ لِي وَتَرْحَمَنِي، وَإِذَا أَرَدْتَ فِتْنَةً فِي قَوْمٍ فَتَوَفَّنِي إِلَيْهَا غَيْرَ مَفْتُونٍ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ حُبَّكَ، وَحُبَّ مَنْ يُحِبُّكَ، وَحُبَّ عَمَلٍ يُقَرِّبُنِي إِلَى حُبِّكَ
O Allah, I ask You to enable me to do good deeds and abandon evil deeds, and to love the poor. I ask You to forgive me and have mercy on me. And if You intend to try a people with tribulation, take me to Yourself without my being tried by it. I ask You for Your love, and the love of those who love You, and the love of deeds which will bring me closer to Your love.
Allahumma inni as'aluka fi'la khayratika, wa tark munki ratika, wa hubbal masakin, wa an taghfir li wa tarhamani, wa idha aradta fitnatan fi qawmin fa tawaffani ilayha ghayra maftun. Wa as'aluka hubbaka, wa hubba man yuhibbuka, wa hubba 'amalin yuqarribuni ila hubbik.
When to Read
This dua is particularly poignant when you find yourself feeling a sense of distance or isolation, especially when observing others in joyful gatherings – whether it's family events, community celebrations, or even seeing friends connect. It's a time to turn inwards, seeking Allah's comfort and connection, acknowledging your own feelings while asking for spiritual enrichment.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity, raising your hands in supplication as is the Sunnah. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, truly asking Allah to guide your actions, purify your heart, and draw you closer to Him and His beloved ones. It's a personal conversation with your Creator, so speak from the heart.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua offers immense benefits for the soul. It's a powerful request for guidance towards righteousness and away from sin. It cultivates humility and compassion by asking for the love of the poor, reflecting a key aspect of prophetic character. Most importantly, it seeks Allah's love and the love of actions that bring one closer to Him, fostering a deep spiritual connection that can transcend feelings of loneliness. It also includes a profound plea for protection from trials and tribulations.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'Ask Allah for His love, and ask Him for the love of those who love Him, and ask Him for the love of deeds that bring one closer to His love. Ask Allah for His love, and ask Him for the love of those who love Him, and ask Him for the love of deeds that bring one closer to His love. Ask Allah for His love, and ask Him for the love of those who love Him, and ask Him for the love of deeds that bring one closer to His love.' Then he mentioned three things and said: 'I ask You for love of You, and love of those who love You, and love of deeds that bring one closer to You.' And he said: 'This world is the possession of the intelligent and the foolish. Whoever is intelligent, he enjoys it, and whoever is foolish, he does not enjoy it.' Narrated by Abdullah bin Imarah, from Hisham bin Sa'd, from Zayd bin Aslam, from Abu Umamah, from the Prophet (peace be upon him). At-Tirmidhi said: This is a gharib hadith, and this is the more correct narration [of the hadith].