اللَّهُمَّ آتِ نَفْسِي تَقْوَاهَا، وَزَكِّهَا أَنْتَ خَيْرُ مَنْ زَكَّاهَا، أَنْتَ وَلِيُّهَا وَمَوْلَاهَا، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عِلْمٍ لَا يَنْفَعُ، وَمِنْ قَلْبٍ لَا يَخْشَعُ، وَمِنْ نَفْسٍ لَا تَشْبَعُ، وَمِنْ دُعَاءٍ لَا يُسْمَعُ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْهُدَى وَالتُّقَى وَالْعَفَافَ وَالْغِنَى.
O Allah, grant my soul its piety and purify it, for You are the Best Purifier. You are its Guardian and Master. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from knowledge that does not benefit, from a heart that does not fear You, from a soul that is never satisfied, and from a supplication that is not heard. O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and richness.
Allahumma ati nafsi taqwaha, wa zakkiha anta khayru man zakkaha, anta waliyyuha wa mawlaha. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'ilmin la yanfa', wa min qalbin la yakhsha', wa min nafsin la tashba', wa min du'ain la yusma'. Allahumma inni as'alukal-huda wat-tuqa wal-'afafa wal-ghina.
When to Read
This dua is profoundly relevant when you look at yourself, perhaps in a mirror or during moments of introspection, and find yourself grappling with feelings of inadequacy or self-doubt. It's particularly powerful when your reflection highlights your efforts or perceived limitations, and you need to reaffirm your reliance on Allah and seek His assistance in cultivating inner strength and conviction.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and full presence, ideally after your obligatory prayers or during quiet moments of reflection. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, visualizing Allah's support and guidance. Remember that sincerity and a humble heart are key when asking Allah for anything.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua addresses several crucial aspects of spiritual well-being. Seeking Allah's grant of piety (taqwa) for one's soul and its purification helps in combating negative thoughts and self-criticism. Seeking refuge from unbeneficial knowledge, a fearful heart, an insatiable soul, and unheard supplications protects against spiritual stagnation and disconnection. Finally, asking for guidance, piety, chastity, and richness (both spiritual and material, as understood in the broader context of contentment) equips you to face challenges with faith and resilience.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to supplicate: 'O Allah, grant my soul its piety and purify it, for You are the Best Purifier. You are its Guardian and Master. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from knowledge that does not benefit, from a heart that does not fear You, from a soul that is never satisfied, and from a supplication that is not heard. O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and richness.'