اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ فِعْلَ الْخَيْرَاتِ، وَتَرْكَ الْمُنْكَرَاتِ، وَحُبَّ الْمَسَاكِينِ، وَأَنْ تَغْفِرَ لِي وَتَرْحَمَنِي، وَإِذَا أَرَدْتَ فِي خَلْقِكَ فِتْنَةً فَتَوَفَّنِي إِلَيْكَ 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 to abandon evil deeds, and to love the poor. And I ask You to forgive me and have mercy on me. And if You intend to try Your creation, then take me to Yourself without putting me to trial. And I ask You for Your love, and the love of those who love You, and the love of any deed that will bring me closer to Your love.
Allahumma inni as'aluka fi'lal khayrat, wa tarkal munkarat, wa hubbal masakin, wa an taghfira li wa tarhamani, wa idha aradta fi khalqika fitnatan fa tawaffani ilayka ghayra maftun. Wa as'aluka hubbaka, wa hubba man yuhibbuka, wa hubba 'amalin yuqarribuni ila hubbik.
When to Read
Recite this dua when you feel a sense of disconnection or loneliness. It's particularly powerful when you are seeking inner peace and a deeper connection with Allah, which often manifests through serving His creation. Make it a part of your regular supplications, especially after prayers or during times of quiet reflection.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and heartfelt conviction. Raise your hands as you do when making dua, and focus on the meaning of each phrase. Imagine Allah's pleasure and the warmth of His love as you ask for these profound blessings. Reflect on how acts of kindness, even small ones to strangers, can be the 'deeds that bring you closer to His love.'
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua encapsulates a yearning for spiritual growth and righteous action. By asking to 'do good deeds and abandon evil deeds,' we align ourselves with Allah's commands. The request for 'love of the poor' is a direct pathway to cultivating empathy and humility, combating the isolation that can arise from self-absorption. Most importantly, seeking Allah's love and the love of those who love Him, along with the love of actions that bring us closer to Him, provides a profound antidote to loneliness. When our primary connection is to Allah, our interactions with others, including strangers, become infused with purpose and divine reflection, fostering genuine joy and connection.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Mas'ud: The Prophet ﷺ used to supplicate: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka al-huda wa-t-tuqa wa-l-'afafa wa-l-ghina (O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and richness).' And he would supplicate: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka al-muflihata l-mukhin, wa-l-muflihata l-mubdilin, wa-l-muflihata l-musbihin, wa-l-muflihata l-mumsin, wa-l-muflihata l-muqlibin, wa-l-muflihata l-muttaqin. Wa as'aluka al-niamata l-mubdila, wa as'aluka l-niamata l-taamma, wa as'aluka l-niamata l-da'ima, wa as'aluka l-niamata l-rahiibah. Wa as'aluka l-'ishrata l-hasanah, wa as'aluka al-rizqa l-halala, wa as'aluka l-'amala l-salih. Wa as'aluka l-qana'ata ba'da l-waqifa, wa as'aluka l-ridha ba'da l-qadar. Wa as'aluka l-hayata l-tayyibah, wa imata l-tayyibah, wa mauta l-tayyibah. Wa as'aluka l-mawtata l-salihah, wa as'aluka l-mawtata l-salihah, wa as'aluka l-mawtata l-salihah, wa as'aluka l-mawtata l-salihah. Wa as'aluka l-mithla l-qawim fi l-ghaib, wa as'aluka l-muta'awwidha min al-sharr. Wa as'aluka l-kashfa l-ghumumi, wa l-sataru l-'uyub. Wa as'aluka l-rida 'ala l-qada', wa as'aluka l-'aysha ba'da l-mawt. Wa as'aluka ladhdhata l-nazari ila wajhik, wa al-shawqa ila liqa'ik, fi ghairi dharra'a mudhirrah, wa la fitnatin mudhillah. Allahumma inni as'aluka fi'lal khayrat, wa tarkal munkarat, wa hubbal masakin, wa an taghfira li wa tarhamani, wa idha aradta fi khalqika fitnatan fa tawaffani ilayka ghayra maftun. Wa as'aluka hubbaka, wa hubba man yuhibbuka, wa hubba 'amalin yuqarribuni ila hubbik.' (This extensive hadith covers various supplications, but the relevant part for this dua is the final section.)