اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ فِعْلَ خَيْرَاتِ، وَتَرْكَ مُنْكَرَاتِ، وَحُبَّ الْمَسَاكِينِ، وَأَنْ تَغْفِرَ لِي، وَتَرْحَمَنِي، وَإِذَا أَرَدْتَ فِي خَلْقِكَ فِتْنَةً، فَتَوَفَّنِي إِلَيْكَ غَيْرَ مَفْتُونٍ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ حُبَّكَ، وَحُبَّ مَنْ يُحِبُّكَ، وَحُبَّ عَمَلٍ يُقَرِّبُ إِلَى حُبِّكَ
O Allah, I ask You to enable me to do good deeds and abandon evil deeds, and to love the poor, and to forgive me and have mercy on me. And when You intend to test Your creation with a trial, take me to Yourself without putting me through it. And I ask You for Your love, and the love of those who love You, and the love of deeds which bring one closer to Your love.
Allahumma inni as'aluka fi'la khayrat, wa tark munkarat, wa hubb al-masakin, wa an taghfir li, wa tarhamani, wa idha aradta fi khalqika fitnah, fa tawaffani ilayka ghayra maftun. Wa as'aluka hubbak, wa hubba man yuhibbuk, wa hubba 'amal yuqarribu ila hubbik.
When to Read
This dua is particularly beneficial when you are feeling alone, isolated, or overwhelmed by the thought of the world's troubles. Recite it in the quiet moments of your day, perhaps after a prayer, or before sleeping, to seek Allah's protection and guidance, and to fill that solitude with the peace that comes from His remembrance and the company of His angels.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a humble heart. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, asking Allah directly for His help in doing good, staying away from sin, showing compassion, and seeking His love and the love of those close to Him. Imagine the angels listening and feeling the connection to your Lord. Raise your hands slightly in supplication, especially the latter part of the dua concerning trials.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua encompasses seeking Allah's help for virtuous actions, protection from sin, cultivating compassion for the less fortunate, and attaining His mercy and love. By asking Allah to take one's life before succumbing to trials, it reflects a deep desire to remain steadfast in faith. The final request for the love of Allah, those who love Him, and deeds that draw one closer to Him, is a pathway to inner peace and a spiritual connection that transcends physical solitude, drawing the company of angels through sincere devotion.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to a companion, saying: 'O Allah, I ask You to enable me to do good deeds and abandon evil deeds, and to love the poor, and to forgive me and have mercy on me. And when You intend to test Your creation with a trial, take me to Yourself without putting me through it. And I ask You for Your love, and the love of those who love You, and the love of deeds which bring one closer to Your love.' He also said: 'This is a dua that a man taught me, so he said: It is upon you to recite it, and to hold onto it.'