اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ حُبَّكَ وَحُبَّ مَنْ يُحِبُّكَ وَحُبَّ عَمَلٍ يُقَرِّبُنِي إِلَى حُبِّكَ
O Allah, I ask 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 hubbaka wa hubba man yuhibbuk, wa hubba 'amaliny yuqarribuni ila hubbik
When to Read
This beautiful dua is perfect for those moments when you find yourself alone, whether by choice or circumstance. It's especially potent when you feel a pang of loneliness or simply desire a deeper connection with Allah. Recite it when you're seeking solace, reflection, or a reminder of Allah's constant presence and love, especially in the quiet of the night or during times of personal reflection.
How to Read
This dua can be recited with sincerity and a focused heart. Raise your hands, as you would in supplication, and pour your heart out to Allah. Imagine His infinite love encompassing you as you ask for His love and the love of those who are beloved to Him. It's about the intention and the feeling behind the words – a genuine yearning for closeness to the Creator.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, is a profound way to cultivate a deep and abiding love for Allah. By asking for His love, and the love of those who love Him, we align ourselves with the righteous. Crucially, asking for the 'love of deeds which bring me closer to Your love' guides us towards actions that please Him, thereby strengthening our connection and experiencing His presence more vividly, even in solitude. It transforms loneliness into an opportunity for intimate worship and remembrance.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: "Seek Allah's love, and love Allah for His blessings upon you. And love me for the love of Allah, and love my family for my love of them." Then he said: "O Allah, I ask for Your love, and the love of those who love You, and the love of deeds which bring me closer to Your love." (Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3237. Graded Hasan by Al-Albani.)