اللَّهُمَّ أَعِنِّي عَلَى ذِكْرِكَ وَشُكْرِكَ وَحُسْنِ عِبَادَتِكَ
O Allah, help me to remember You, to give thanks to You, and to worship You in the best manner.
Allahumma a'inni 'ala dhikrika wa shukrika wa husni 'ibadatika
When to Read
Recite this dua before sleeping. It’s a powerful way to ask Allah for the strength and ability to wake up for Tahajjud, especially when you anticipate feeling tired or heavy. It encompasses seeking help in remembering Him, being grateful, and perfecting your worship, all of which are essential for night prayers.
How to Read
Make sincere intention before sleeping. Recite this supplication with focus and humility. Visualize yourself waking up refreshed and ready to stand before Allah. It can be recited once or multiple times, with conviction in Allah's support.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a comprehensive request for divine assistance in a Muslim's life, encompassing remembrance, gratitude, and excellence in worship. By asking for Allah's help in remembering Him, you are essentially asking for the clarity of mind and spiritual alertness needed to wake for Tahajjud. Seeking help in gratitude keeps your heart appreciative of the blessing of being able to pray, even when tired. Asking for help in worshipping Him in the best manner directly relates to striving to perform Tahajjud with focus and devotion, rather than out of obligation.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet (peace be upon him) instructed a man to say, 'Allahumma a'inni 'ala dhikrika wa shukrika wa husni 'ibadatika' (O Allah, help me to remember You, to give thanks to You, and to worship You in the best manner) when he asked him how to perform prayer when he felt tired or sleepy. (Sunan Abi Dawud 1522, graded Hasan by Al-Albani)