اللَّهُمَّ آتِ نَفْسِي تَقْوَاهَا، وَزَكِّهَا أَنْتَ خَيْرُ مَنْ زَكَّاهَا، أَنْتَ وَلِيُّهَا وَمَوْلَاهَا، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عِلْمٍ لاَ يَنْفَعُ، وَمِنْ قَلْبٍ لاَ يَخْشَعُ، وَمِنْ نَفْسٍ لاَ تَشْبَعُ، وَمِنْ دَعْوَةٍ لاَ يُسْتَجَابُ لَهَا
O Allah, grant my soul its piety and purify it, for You are the best of those who purify it. You are its Guardian and its Master. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from knowledge that does not benefit, from a heart that does not feel humble, from a soul that is not satisfied, and from a supplication that is not answered.
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 yash, wa min nafsin la tashba', wa min da'watin la yustajab.ha
When to Read
This is a comprehensive morning supplication that should be recited after Fajr prayer. It encompasses seeking Allah's protection and blessings for various aspects of life, including the purity of the heart and the benefit of one's actions, which indirectly relates to the quality of speech.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and focus, reflecting on the meaning of each phrase. It's best recited individually after the obligatory Fajr prayer, as part of your morning remembrance (adhkar).
Virtues & Benefits
While this dua doesn't specifically mention 'sweet tongue' or 'eloquent speech' by name, its profound request for purity of the soul (taqwa and zakat) and seeking refuge from useless knowledge and a humble heart directly influences the speaker. A pure heart and beneficial knowledge are foundations for speaking wisely and effectively. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this comprehensive supplication to help Muslims navigate their day with spiritual preparedness.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Hurayrah that Abu Bakr As-Siddiq said: 'O Messenger of Allah, teach me some words to say in the morning.' He said: 'Say: 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 da'watin la yustajab.ha.' (Sahih Muslim 1546)