اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ قَبُولَ عَمَلِي، وَبَلِّغْنِي بِفَضْلِكَ رَغْبَتِي، وَتَقَبَّلْ مِنِّي، وَلَا تَقْطَعْ عَنِّي رَجَائِي، وَاخْتِمْ لِي بِعَمَلٍ صَالِحٍ مِنْ عَمَلِكَ، تُقَرِّبُنِي إِلَيْكَ، وَتُقَرِّبُنِي إِلَى جَنَّتِكَ، وَتُزْلِفُنِي لَدَيْكَ، وَتُنْجِيْنِي مِنْ عَذَابِكَ.
O Allah, I ask You for the acceptance of my deeds, and by Your grace, let me attain my desires. Accept [my deeds] from me, and do not cut off my hope. And conclude my life with righteous deeds that bring me closer to You, bring me closer to Your Paradise, bring me near to You, and save me from Your punishment.
Allahumma inni as'aluka qabul 'amali, wa ballighni bifadlika raghbati, wa taqabbal minni, wa la taqta' 'anni raja'i, wakhtim li bi'amalin salihin min 'amalika, tuqarribuni ilayka, wa tuqarribuni ila jannatika, wa tuzlifuni ladayka, wa tunjini min 'adhabika.
When to Read
This heartfelt plea is most potent during the stillness of Tahajjud, the night prayer. As you rise after a portion of the night has passed, seeking closeness to Allah when the world is asleep, this dua perfectly captures the sincere aspiration for acceptance. It's a beautiful way to conclude your night prayers, acknowledging that all our efforts are ultimately in Allah's hands for acceptance.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a humble heart. Visualize the words leaving your lips and reaching Allah's throne. Understand that acceptance of deeds is a blessing from Allah, not something we can earn on our own merit. Reflect on each phrase: asking for acceptance, seeking to attain desires through His grace, not having hope cut off, and praying for a righteous end that leads to closeness with Allah and His Paradise. This can be recited once or multiple times during your Tahajjud prayer, perhaps after the final Tasleem or in Sujood.
Virtues & Benefits
The primary benefit is the profound hope and seeking of Allah's acceptance for our worship and deeds, which is the ultimate goal. This dua acknowledges our dependence on Allah's mercy for our efforts to be meaningful. It also encompasses a comprehensive request for closeness to Allah, His Paradise, and salvation from punishment, demonstrating a holistic approach to seeking Allah's pleasure. The act of performing Tahajjud itself is a significant act of worship, and accompanying it with such a sincere dua elevates its potential impact and reinforces the spirit of seeking excellence in our devotion.
Source & Authentication
حدثنا عبد الله بن أحمد بن حنبل، حدثنا أبي، حدثنا يزيد بن هارون، أخبرنا سعيد بن زيد، حدثنا أبو العلاء، عن أبي العوام، عن عبد الله بن عمر، قال: بينما نحن عند النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم إذ أقبل رجل، فقال: يا نبي الله، علمني، كلمات أقولهن في جوف الليل. فقال: يا عبد الله، قل: اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ قَبُولَ عَمَلِي، وَبَلِّغْنِي بِفَضْلِكَ رَغْبَتِي، وَتَقَبَّلْ مِنْهُ، وَلَا تَقْطَعْ عَنِّي رَجَائِي، وَاخْتِمْ لِي بِعَمَلٍ صَالِحٍ مِنْ عَمَلِكَ، تُقَرِّبُنِي إِلَيْكَ، وَتُقَرِّبُنِي إِلَى جَنَّتِكَ، وَتُزْلِفُنِي لَدَيْكَ، وَتُنْجِيْنِي مِنْ عَذَابِكَ. ثم انصرف الرجل، فقال النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم: يا عبد الله، أما إنك لو سألت الله بأسمائه الحسنى، لكان جوابك. (Arabic text is partial due to translation limitations in the source)