اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ فِعْلَ خَيْرَاتِ، وَتَرْكَ مُنْكَرَاتِ، وَحُبَّ الْمَسَاكِينِ، وَأَنْ تَغْفِرَ لِي وَتَرْحَمَنِي، وَإِذَا أَرَدْتَ فِتْنَةً فِي قَوْمٍ فَتَوَفَّنِي إِلَيْهَا غَيْرَ مُفْتَتِنٍ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ حُبَّكَ، وَحُبَّ مَنْ يُحِبُّكَ، وَحُبَّ عَمَلٍ يُقَرِّبُنِي إِلَى حُبِّكَ
O Allah, I ask You to enable me to do good deeds, to avoid 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 temptation, then take me to Yourself without being tried. I ask You for Your love, and the love of those who love You, and the love of deeds which bring me closer to Your love.
Allahumma inni as'aluka fi'la khayrat, wa tark munakarat, wa hubb al-masakin, wa an taghfira li wa tarhamani, wa idha aradta fitnah fi qawm fa tawaffani ilayha ghayra muftatin, wa as'aluka hubbak, wa hubba man yuhibbuk, wa hubba 'amalin yuqarribuni ila hubbik
When to Read
This powerful dua is excellent for reciting when you feel a sense of isolation or lack of understanding, even when surrounded by people. It's particularly relevant when facing social situations that feel overwhelming or when you yearn for deeper connection with Allah and righteous individuals. Recite it before entering a large gathering, when you feel disconnected, or simply as a regular supplication to strengthen your faith and seek Allah's guidance in all your interactions.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a heartfelt intention. Imagine yourself seeking Allah's love and closeness. It is best recited with raised hands, a practice known from the Sunnah, after the obligatory prayers or during the times when supplications are more readily accepted, such as the last third of the night or between the Adhan and Iqamah. Ensure you understand the meaning of each phrase as you utter it, reflecting on its significance.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua encompasses seeking Allah's help in performing good deeds and abstaining from bad ones, a cornerstone of righteous living. It also includes a profound request for love of the poor, fostering empathy and humility. Crucially, it contains a supplication to be protected from trials and tribulations that might affect one's faith, and a deep desire for Allah's love, the love of those who are beloved to Him, and the love of actions that draw one nearer to Him. This holistic approach strengthens one's spiritual connection and social well-being, combating feelings of isolation by anchoring the heart to its Creator.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah bin Mas'ud: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) taught me the Tashahhud and the supplication in the Tashahhud, and that he would teach us it like he would teach us a Surah from the Qur'an: 'At-tahiyyatu lillahi was-salawatu wat-tayyibat. As-salamu 'alaika ayyuha n-nabiyyu wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu. As-salamu 'alaina wa 'ala 'ibadillah is-salihin. Ash-hadu an la ilaha ill-Allah wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan 'abduhu wa Rasuluh. (And in the supplication:) Allahumma inni as'aluka fi'la khayrat, wa tark munakarat, wa hubb al-masakin, wa an taghfira li wa tarhamani, wa idha aradta fitnah fi qawm fa tawaffani ilayha ghayra muftatin, wa as'aluka hubbak, wa hubba man yuhibbuk, wa hubba 'amalin yuqarribuni ila hubbik.' (Translation: All compliments, all physical prayer and all that is good are for Allah. Peace be upon you, O Prophet, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings. Peace be on us and on the righteous slaves of Allah. I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and His Messenger. And in the supplication: O Allah, I ask You to enable me to do good deeds, to avoid 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 temptation, then take me to Yourself without being tried. I ask You for Your love, and the love of those who love You, and the love of deeds which bring me closer to Your love.)