اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ فِعْلَ خَيْرَاتِ، وَتَرْكَ الْمُنْكَرَاتِ، وَحُبَّ الْمَسَاكِينِ، وَأَنْ تَغْفِرَ لِي وَتَرْحَمَنِي، وَإِذَا أَرَدْتَ فِتْنَةَ قَوْمٍ فَتَوَفَّنِي إِلَيْهَا غَيْرَ مَفْتُونٍ، أَسْأَلُكَ حُبَّكَ، وَحُبَّ مَنْ يُحِبُّكَ، وَحُبَّ عَمَلٍ يُقَرِّبُ إِلَى حُبِّكَ
O Allah, I ask You to enable me to do good deeds, to abandon evil deeds, and to love the poor. I ask You to forgive me and have mercy on me. And when You intend to try a people, receive me to Yourself without subjecting me to trial. 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 al-munkarat, wa hubb al-masakin, wa an taghfira li wa tarhamani, wa idha aradta fitnata qawmin fa tawaffani ilayha ghayra maftun. As'aluka hubbaka, wa hubba man yuhibbuka, wa hubba 'amalin yuqarribu ila hubbika.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is incredibly relevant for anyone facing confinement, whether due to imprisonment or solitary circumstances. It's a plea for divine help in maintaining one's spiritual and moral compass amidst trying times. Recite it regularly, especially during moments of intense solitude, fear, or despair.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a heartfelt connection to Allah. Understand each phrase and its meaning. Make a conscious effort to embody the requests within the dua in your life, even within the confines of your situation. Focus on maintaining prayer, remembrance of Allah, and patience. Even in isolation, you can turn your heart towards good deeds and love for the righteous.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses a profound request for guidance and protection. By asking for the ability to do good and abandon evil, one seeks Allah's help in maintaining righteousness regardless of external circumstances. The plea for love of the poor and love of Allah and those who love Him, along with deeds that draw one closer to Him, fosters a resilient inner state. The specific request to be taken by Allah before falling into trial (fitnah) highlights the deep reliance on Him for protection from spiritual corruption, a crucial concern for those in challenging situations.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'O Allah, I ask You for the doing of good deeds, and the abandoning of evil deeds, and the love of the poor, and that You forgive me and have mercy on me, and if You intend to try a people then take me to Yourself without trying me. And I ask You for Your love, and the love of him who loves You, and the love of the deeds which draw me near to Your love.' (Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3233).