اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ فِعْلَ الْخَيْرَاتِ ، وَتَرَكَ الْمُنْكَرَاتِ ، وَحُبَّ الْمَسَاكِينِ ، وَأَنْ تَغْفِرَ لِي ، وَتَرْحَمَنِي ، وَإِذَا أَرَدْتَ فِي خَلْقِكَ فِتْنَةً ، فَتَوَفَّنِي إِلَيْكَ غَيْرَ مَفْتُونٍ ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ حُبَّكَ ، وَحُبَّ مَنْ يُحِبُّكَ ، وَحُبَّ عَمَلٍ يُقَرِّبُنِي إِلَى حُبِّكَ
O Allah, I ask You to enable me to do good deeds, and to abandon evil deeds, and to love the poor. And I ask You to forgive me and have mercy upon me. And when You intend to bring a trial to Your creation, take me to Yourself without putting me through it. And I ask You for Your love, and the love of those who love You, and the love of deeds which bring me closer to Your love.
Allahumma inni as'aluka fi'l al-khayrat, wa tark al-munkarat, wa hubb al-masakin, wa an taghfir li, wa tarhamani, wa idha aradta fi khalqika fitnatan, fa tawaffani ilayka ghayra maftun. Wa as'aluka hubbaka, wa hubba man yuhibbuk, wa hubba 'amalin yuqarribuni ila hubbik.
When to Read
This dua is especially potent when recited during the night prayer (Tahajjud). The stillness of the night, combined with the effort of waking up for worship, creates a powerful spiritual atmosphere conducive to sincerity and heartfelt supplication. Recite it after your prayer, or even during your sujood (prostration) when you are closest to your Lord.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and heartfelt concentration. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, asking Allah directly for the ability to do good, avoid evil, and cultivate love for Him and His beloved. Raise your hands as you would in any other dua, and maintain a state of humility and hope in Allah's mercy. It's also beneficial to reflect on the concepts of taqwa and the love of Allah as you recite.
Virtues & Benefits
This profound dua encapsulates a comprehensive request for spiritual growth. By asking for the ability to do good deeds and abandon sins, one is directly seeking increased taqwa. The love for the poor ('hubb al-masakin') is a sign of a humble heart, free from arrogance, which is a key element of piety. Asking for forgiveness and mercy acknowledges our dependence on Allah. The request to be taken by Him before falling into trial highlights a deep yearning for a righteous end. Ultimately, asking for Allah's love, the love of those who love Him, and the love of deeds that draw us closer to Him is the essence of striving for heightened taqwa, as true consciousness of Allah inspires love for Him and all that pleases Him.
Source & Authentication
Al-Hasan al-Basri said: 'Ubaidullah bin Abi Bakr bin Anas told us from Anas bin Malik that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'Three things follow the deceased to his grave: his family, his wealth, and his deeds. Two of them return: his family and his wealth. One remains with him: his deeds.' Then he said: 'This supplication was taught to me by the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him). If you were to be taught the like of it, it would be better for you than the world and all that is in it.' He mentioned the supplication: 'O Allah, I ask You to enable me to do good deeds, and to abandon evil deeds, and to love the poor. And I ask You to forgive me and have mercy upon me. And when You intend to bring a trial to Your creation, take me to Yourself without putting me through it. And I ask You for Your love, and the love of those who love You, and the love of deeds which bring me closer to Your love.' He said: 'This is a supplication that was narrated from the Prophet (peace be upon him).' [Note: The context provided in some translations of Tirmidhi links this dua to the Prophet (ﷺ) teaching it, though the specific chain of narration for the teaching might vary. The primary narration emphasizes its virtue.]