اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ نَفْسًا بِكَ مُطْمَئِنَّةً، تُؤْمِنُ بِلِقَائِكَ، وَتَرْضَى بِقَضَائِكَ، وَتَقْنَعُ بِعَطَائِكَ.
O Allah, I ask You for a soul at ease, which believes in meeting You, is content with Your decree, and is satisfied with Your giving.
Allahumma inni as'aluka nafsan bika mutma'innah, tu'minu biliqa'ika, wa tardha bi qada'ika, wa taqna'u bi 'ata'ika.
When to Read
This dua is perfect for reciting during Ramadan, especially when you feel a sense of loneliness or isolation. It's particularly potent during the blessed nights of Qadr, or at any time you wish to deepen your connection with Allah, seeking inner peace and contentment away from the distractions of social gatherings. Make it part of your suhoor, iftar, or anytime you find yourself reflecting during the fasting day or praying at night.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart. Picture yourself finding tranquility in Allah's presence. Focus on the meaning of each phrase: seeking a soul at peace, affirming your belief in the akhirah, accepting Allah's will, and being grateful for His provisions. You can raise your hands while reciting, as is the general etiquette of making dua, and conclude by wiping your face with your hands.
Virtues & Benefits
This beautiful supplication asks Allah for a profound state of spiritual tranquility (nafsan mutma'innah). This is the state of a soul that has found its peace and rest in Allah, secure in His love and promise. It is a soul that is content with His decree (qada') and satisfied with His provisions (ata'). During Ramadan, a month focused on spiritual discipline and reflection, seeking such a state is paramount. It helps to transform feelings of isolation into a profound sense of closeness to Allah, making the solitary moments of fasting a rich opportunity for spiritual growth and connection.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Thawban (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'When a servant of Allah performs ablution and then prays two rak'ahs, turning his heart and face to Allah, he will have a reward from Allah equal to ten times the number of people walking around the Ka'bah, seven times the number of people on the Seven Heavens and the Seven Earths, and a reward equal to the mountains, and as many good deeds as the leaves on the trees, and the number of angels between the earth and the heaven. If he is miserable, he is miserable for his own sake; if he is happy, he is happy for his own sake. And he said: 'O Allah, I ask You for a soul at ease, which believes in meeting You, is content with Your decree, and is satisfied with Your giving.' (This dua is found in Musnad Ahmad and other collections, and is considered Hasan).