اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ فِعْلَ الْخَيْرَاتِ، وَتَرْكَ الْمُنْكَرَاتِ، وَحُبَّ الْمَسَاكِينِ، وَأَنْ تَغْفِرَ لِي وَتَرْحَمَنِي، وَإِذَا أَرَدْتَ بِعِبَادِكَ فِتْنَةً فَتَوَفَّنِي إِلَيْهَا غَيْرَ مُفْتَتِنٍ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ حُبَّكَ، وَحُبَّ مَنْ يُحِبُّكَ، وَحُبَّ عَمَلٍ يُقَرِّبُنِي إِلَى حُبِّكَ
O Allah, I ask You to enable me to do good deeds, to abandon evil deeds, and to love the poor. I ask You to forgive me and have mercy on me. And if You intend to try Your servants with affliction, take me to Yourself without being tried. 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-khairat, wa tark al-munkarat, wa hubb al-masakin, wa an taghfir li wa tarhamani, wa idha aradta bi'ibadika fitnatan fa tawaffani ilayha ghayra muftatin, wa as'aluka hubbak, wa hubba man yuhibbuk, wa hubba 'amalin yuqarribuni ila hubbik
When to Read
This profound dua is particularly suited for the quiet hours of Tahajjud (night prayer). As the world sleeps, and you are in direct conversation with your Creator, is the perfect time to seek His pleasure, ask for guidance in doing good, and purify your heart with His love. Recite it during your sujood (prostration) or while sitting after your prayers in the stillness of the night.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and contemplation. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, visualizing yourself striving for good deeds and staying away from what displeases Allah. Feel the warmth of seeking Allah's love and the love of those who are beloved to Him. Approach Allah with humility and a sincere heart, knowing that He hears and responds to His servants, especially during the blessed hours of the night.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication encapsulates a comprehensive request for a life pleasing to Allah. It asks for the strength to perform good deeds and abstain from evil, reflecting a balanced spiritual life. The request for the love of the poor shows a compassionate heart, a trait beloved by Allah. Most significantly, it asks for Allah's love and the love of actions that draw one closer to Him, which is the ultimate goal for any believer. Seeking Allah's love is the key to all goodness and contentment. The inclusion of asking to be taken by Allah before falling into trials is a sign of deep reliance and trust in His divine plan.
Source & Authentication
The narration states that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to a companion: ‘Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) asked the Prophet ﷺ: ‘O Messenger of Allah, tell me about something I can say.’ The Prophet ﷺ said: ‘Say: Allahumma inni as'aluka fi'l al-khairat, wa tark al-munkarat, wa hubb al-masakin, wa an taghfir li wa tarhamani, wa idha aradta bi'ibadika fitnatan fa tawaffani ilayha ghayra muftatin, wa as'aluka hubbak, wa hubba man yuhibbuk, wa hubba 'amalin yuqarribuni ila hubbik.’ (O Allah, I ask You to enable me to do good deeds, to abandon evil deeds, and to love the poor. I ask You to forgive me and have mercy on me. And if You intend to try Your servants with affliction, take me to Yourself without being tried. 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.) — Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3233