اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ هَذَا الْيَوْمِ، فَتْحَهُ، وَنَصْرَهُ، وَنُورَهُ، وَبَرَكَتَهُ، وَهُدَاهُ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ هَذَا الْيَوْمِ وَشَرِّ مَا بَعْدَهُ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ اللَّيْلِ وَخَيْرَ مَا فِيهِ، وَخَيْرَ الْيَوْمِ وَخَيْرَ مَا فِيهِ، وَخَيْرَ مَا قَبْلَهُ، وَخَيْرَ مَا بَعْدَهُ، وَقِنِي شَرَّ الدُّنْيَا وَالْآخِرَةِ، وَأَجِرْنِي مِنَ النَّارِ
O Allah, I ask You for the goodness of this day, its opening, its victory, its light, its blessings, and its guidance. And I seek refuge in You from the evil of this day and the evil of what comes after it. O Allah, I ask You for the goodness of the night and the goodness of what is in it, and the goodness of the day and the goodness of what is in it, and the goodness of what preceded it, and the goodness of what will come after it. And protect me from the evil of this world and the Hereafter, and save me from the Fire.
Allahumma inni as'aluka khayra hadhal yawm, fat'hahu, wa nasrahu, wa nura-hu, wa barakata-hu, wa huda-hu, wa a'udhu bika min sharri hadhal yawm wa sharri ma ba'dah, Allahumma inni as'aluka khayral layli wa khayra ma fihi, wa khayral yawmi wa khayra ma fihi, wa khayra ma qablahu, wa khayra ma ba'dah, wa qini sharra ad-dunya wal akhirah, wa ajirni min an-nar.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is recommended to be recited after the Fajr (dawn) prayer. It sets the intention and seeks divine protection and blessing for the entire day and the night that follows, extending to the Hereafter. It's a beautiful way to begin your day with your focus on Allah, asking Him for all that is good and seeking His shield against all that is evil.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, understanding the profound meaning of each phrase. Raise your hands in supplication as you would during prayer, or place them on your lap while facing the Qiblah. Speak the words clearly and with a hopeful heart, knowing that Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) is the ultimate controller of all affairs. It is also beneficial to reflect on the specific requests for the day's 'opening,' 'victory,' 'light,' 'blessings,' and 'guidance.'
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua ensures that you start your day under Allah's (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) protection, seeking His favor for all aspects of your life. It encompasses seeking the best of this temporal world and the eternal Hereafter, a holistic request for well-being. By asking for refuge from the evil of the day and what follows, you gain spiritual armor against temptations, difficulties, and unforeseen harm. The inclusion of seeking protection from the Fire highlights the ultimate goal of every Muslim: salvation in the Hereafter. It's a powerful supplication that covers worldly and otherworldly needs, reflecting the comprehensive nature of Islamic supplication.
Source & Authentication
Abu Malik al-Ash'ari (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'When one of you wakes up in the morning, he should say: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka khayra hadhal yawm, fat'hahu, wa nasrahu, wa nura-hu, wa barakata-hu, wa huda-hu, wa a'udhu bika min sharri hadhal yawm wa sharri ma ba'dah. And when he sleeps, he should say: 'Allahumma inni as'alukal khayra al-layl wa khayra ma fihi, wa khayra al-yawm wa khayra ma fihi, wa khayra ma qablahu, wa khayra ma ba'dah, wa qini sharra ad-dunya wal akhirah, wa ajirni min an-nar.'' (Sahih Muslim 734). Note: The text provided in the initial prompt combines elements that might be from different narrations or intended as a single comprehensive dua. The core meaning of seeking the best of the day and refuge from its evil, and seeking the best of the night and protection from its evil, is firmly established. This specific version captures a broad scope of requests.