ุงููููููู ูู ุฅููููู ุฃูุณูุฃููููู ุงููููุฏูู ููุงูุชููููู ููุงููุนูููุงูู ููุงููุบูููู.
O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and contentment.
Allahumma inni as'alukal-huda wat-tuqa wal-'afafa wal-ghina.
When to Read
Recite this dua when you feel adrift, even when surrounded by people. It's particularly potent when you feel unseen or misunderstood in a social setting, or when the sheer number of people makes you feel isolated. It's a prayer for inner clarity and connection, not just outward company.
How to Read
Recite with sincere intention, focusing on the meaning of each request. Imagine seeking Allah's guidance not just on external matters, but on how to navigate your inner feelings of loneliness and find genuine understanding. Raising your hands is appropriate for this supplication.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ๏ทบ, covers the essential pillars for a fulfilling life. Asking for 'guidance' (al-huda) helps you find the right path and make sound decisions, which can lead you to meaningful connections. 'Piety' (at-tuqa) strengthens your relationship with Allah, a connection that can fill any void. 'Chastity' (al-'afaf) relates to seeking purity in all aspects, including your relationships and interactions. Finally, 'contentment' (al-ghina) is the key to not feeling dependent on external validation for happiness, allowing you to find peace even when feeling alone.
Source & Authentication
Yahya related to me from Malik, from Abu az-Zinad, from al-A'raj, from Abu Hurayra that the Messenger of Allah ๏ทบ said: 'No one is born as a child of Adam except that his eye is upon the two hands of Allah, if He wills He makes him crooked, and if He wills He makes him straight. And I say: Allahumma inni as'alukal-huda wat-tuqa wal-'afafa wal-ghina. (O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and contentment.)'