اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ نَفْسًا بِكَ مُطْمَئِنَّةً، تُؤْمِنُ بِلِقَائِكَ، وَتَرْضَى بِقَضَائِكَ، وَتَقْنَعُ بِعَطَائِكَ.
O Allah, I ask You for a soul at peace with You, one that believes in meeting You, is content with Your decree, and satisfied with Your bestowal.
Allahumma inni as'aluka nafsan bika mutma'innah, tu'minu biliqa'ika, wa tardha bi-qada'ika, wa taqna'u bi-'ata'ika.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is perfect for recitation during the stillness of the night prayer (Tahajjud). As you stand before Allah, pouring out your heart, ask for this profound inner peace and contentment. It's particularly fitting when you feel a deep yearning for closeness to your Lord, and your heart is moved to tears of devotion or longing.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and deep contemplation. Imagine each word flowing from your heart, embodying the peace, belief, contentment, and satisfaction you are asking for. It's best said while in prayer (Salah) or during personal supplication (Dua), with your hands raised, facing the Qiblah if possible, and with a humble and hopeful heart.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication brings about immense solace and tranquility for the soul. It cultivates a deeper level of faith, strengthening your belief in the reality of meeting Allah (SWT) in the hereafter. By asking for contentment with His decree and His bestowal, you align your will with His, finding peace in whatever He plans for you, be it trials or blessings. This earnest request can lead to a more stable and serene spiritual state, making your night prayers a true source of comfort and spiritual nourishment.
Source & Authentication
Narrated 'Abdullah (bin Mas'ud): The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to supplicate: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka nafsan bika mutma'innah, tu'minu biliqa'ika, wa tardha bi-qada'ika, wa taqna'u bi-'ata'ika.' (O Allah, I ask You for a soul at peace with You, one that believes in meeting You, is content with Your decree, and satisfied with Your bestowal.)