اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ بِعِلْمِكَ الْغَيْبَ وَقُدْرَتِكَ عَلَى الْمَخْلُوقِينَ، أَحْيِنِي مَا عَلِمْتَ الْحَيَاةَ خَيْرًا لِي، وَتَوَفَّنِي إِذَا عَلِمْتَ الْوَفَاةَ خَيْرًا لِي، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَشْيَتَكَ فِي الْغَيْبِ وَالشَّهَادَةِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ كَلِمَةَ الْحَقِّ فِي الرِّضَا وَالْغَضَبِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ الْقَصْدَ فِي الْفَقْرِ وَالْغِنَى، وَأَسْأَلُكَ نَعِيمًا لَا يَنْفَدُ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ قُرَّةَ عَيْنٍ لَا تَنْقَطِعُ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ الرِّضَا بِالْقَضَاءِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ بَرْدَ الْعَيْشِ بَعْدَ الْمَوْتِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ لَذَّةَ النَّظَرِ إِلَى وَجْهِكَ، وَالشَّوْقَ إِلَى لِقَائِكَ، فِي غَيْرِ ضَرَّاءٍ مُضِرَّةٍ، وَلَا فِتْنَةٍ مُضِلَّةٍ، اللَّهُمَّ زَيِّنَّا بِزِينَةِ الْإِيمَانِ، وَاجْعَلْنَا هُدَاةً مُهْتَدِينَ.
O Allah, I ask You by Your knowledge of the unseen and Your power over creation. Keep me alive as long as You know that life is better for me, and cause me to die when You know that death is better for me. O Allah, I ask You to instil in me the fear of You, whether in secret or in public. I ask You to make me utter the word of truth in times of contentment and anger. I ask You for moderation in poverty and wealth. I ask You for bliss that never perishes, for coolness of the eye that never ceases, and for contentment with Your decree. I ask You for a pleasant life after death, and the delight of looking at Your Face, and the eagerness to meet You, without any harmful distress or misleading trials. O Allah, adorn us with the adornment of faith, and make us guides who guide others (to the right path).
Allahumma inni as'aluka bi'ilmika al-ghaybi wa qudratika 'ala al-makhluqeen, ahyini ma 'alimta al-hayata khayran li, wa tawaffani idha 'alimta al-wafata khayran li, Allahumma inni as'aluka khashyataka fil-ghaybi wash-shahadati, wa as'aluka kalimat al-haqqi fir-rida wal-ghadabi, wa as'aluka al-qasda fil-faqr wal-ghina, wa as'aluka na'eeman la yanfadu, wa as'aluka qurrata 'aynin la tanqati', wa as'aluka ar-rida bil-qada'i, wa as'aluka barda al-'ayshi ba'd al-mawt, wa as'aluka ladhdhatan nadhari ila wajhika, wash-shawqa ila liqa'ika, fi ghayri dharra'in mudhirratin, wa la fitnatin mudhillatin. Allahumma zayyinna bi-zeenati al-eeman, waj'alna hudatan muhtadeen.
When to Read
This profound dua is especially suited for the deep stillness of Tahajjud. When the world sleeps, and you find yourself alone with Allah, facing a crisis that feels overwhelming, this is the time to turn to Him with absolute sincerity. The night offers a unique atmosphere of intimacy and vulnerability, making it the perfect setting to pour out your heart and seek divine intervention.
How to Read
Begin your Tahajjud prayer with sincerity and focus. After offering your obligatory prayers and any optional units, enter into this supplication. Raise your hands, acknowledging your complete dependence on Allah. Utter these words with a contemplative heart, reflecting on each phrase and its meaning. Picture yourself asking Allah for His wisdom, His protection, and His grace. It's a dua that requires deep self-reflection and a sincere plea for Allah's guidance and contentment in all circumstances. Maintain a state of humility and devotion throughout.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a comprehensive request for a believer's well-being, both in this life and the next. By asking for Allah's knowledge of the unseen and His power, you are acknowledging His absolute sovereignty. The request for sustenance of faith, truthfulness, moderation, and lasting bliss points to a balanced and righteous life. Seeking contentment with His decree is a cornerstone of Islamic patience (sabr) and gratitude (shukr), essential for navigating crises. The ultimate desire for the delight of seeing Allah's Face and the eagerness to meet Him is the highest aspiration of a believer, a reward that surpasses all worldly troubles. This prayer seeks Allah's intervention not just to resolve the crisis, but to deepen your connection with Him and strengthen your faith.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to teach his companions to seek refuge in Allah from the evil of this world and the Hereafter, and he taught them a comprehensive supplication. It was narrated that 'Abdullah bin Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) said: The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to supplicate: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka bi 'ilmika al-ghayb, wa qudratika 'ala al-makhluqin, ahyaani ma 'alimta al-hayata khayran li, wa tawaffani idha 'alimta al-wafata khayran li. Allahumma inni as'aluka khashyataka fil-ghaybi wash-shahadati, wa as'aluka kalimat al-haqqi fir-rida wal-ghadabi, wa as'aluka al-qasda fil-faqr wal-ghina, wa as'aluka na'iman la yanfadu, wa as'aluka qurrata 'aynin la tanqati'. Wa as'aluka ar-rida bil-qada'i, wa as'aluka barda al-'ayshi ba'da al-mawt, wa as'aluka ladhdhatan nazari ila wajhika, wash-shawqa ila liqa'ika, fi ghayri dharra'in mudhirratin, wa la fitnatin mudhillatin. Allahumma zayyinna bi-zeenati al-iman, waj'alna hudatan muhtadeen.' (O Allah, I ask You by Your knowledge of the unseen and Your power over creation. Keep me alive as long as You know that life is better for me, and cause me to die when You know that death is better for me. O Allah, I ask You to instil in me the fear of You, whether in secret or in public. I ask You to make me utter the word of truth in times of contentment and anger. I ask You for moderation in poverty and wealth. I ask You for bliss that never perishes, and for coolness of the eye that never ceases, and for contentment with Your decree. I ask You for a pleasant life after death, and the delight of looking at Your Face, and the eagerness to meet You, without any harmful distress or misleading trials. O Allah, adorn us with the adornment of faith, and make us guides who guide others (to the right path).') - Sunan An-Nasa'i 1305.