اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ فِعْلَ الْخَيْرَاتِ، وَتَرْكَ الْمُنْكَرَاتِ، وَحُبَّ الْمَسَاكِينِ، وَأَنْ تَغْفِرَ لِي وَتَرْحَمَنِي، وَإِذَا أَرَدْتَ فِي خَلْقِكَ فِتْنَةً فَتَوَفَّنِي غَيْرَ مَفْتُونٍ، أَسْأَلُكَ 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 that You forgive me and have mercy on me. And when You intend to try Your creation, take me to Yourself without putting me to trial. I ask You for Your love, and the love of those who love You, and the love of any deed that will bring me closer to Your love.
Allahumma inni as'aluka fi'l al-khayrat, wa tark al-munkarat, wa hubb al-masakin, wa an taghfira li wa tarhamani, wa idha aradta fi khalqika fitnatan fa tawaffani ghayra maftun. As'aluka hubbaka wa hubba man yuhibbuk, wa hubba 'amalin yuqarribuni ila hubbik.
When to Read
This dua is particularly meaningful for elders facing the prospect of isolation or experiencing loneliness. It can be recited daily, especially after prayers, to seek Allah's help in staying connected to goodness and people, and to find comfort in His love as one's physical connections may change.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, envisioning Allah's pleasure and mercy. It's best to raise your hands as you would during supplication, though it can be recited at any time and in any state. The intention behind it is key – seeking Allah's closeness and the strength to maintain righteous actions and relationships.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua asks for Allah's help in performing good deeds and avoiding sin, fostering a positive spiritual and social outlook. It includes a request for love of the poor, encouraging empathy and connection with a vulnerable segment of society, which can combat feelings of detachment. The prayer for forgiveness and mercy is timeless, and the specific plea to be taken by Allah before falling into trials offers profound peace. Ultimately, it seeks Allah's love and the love of actions that draw one closer to Him, providing an internal source of connection and contentment that transcends external circumstances.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Mas'ud: The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to supplicate: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka al-huda wat-tuqa wal-'afafa wal-ghina. (O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and contentment).' And he used to supplicate: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka hubbaka wa hubba man yuhibbuk, wa 'amalan yunabb'uni ila hubbik. (O Allah, I ask You for Your love, and the love of those who love You, and for deeds which will make me love You).' And he used to supplicate: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka fi'l al-khayrat, wa tark al-munkarat, wa hubb al-masakin, wa an taghfira li wa tarhamani, wa idha aradta fi khalqika fitnatan fa tawaffani ghayra maftun. (O Allah, I ask You to enable me to do good deeds, and to abandon evil deeds, and to love the poor, and that You forgive me and have mercy on me. And when You intend to try Your creation, take me to Yourself without putting me to trial).' — Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3233