اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْ أُجُورَ أَعْمَالِي كُلَّهَا أَوَّلَهَا وَآخِرَهَا وَعَلَانِيَتَهَا وَسِرَّهَا أَوَّلَ السَّاعَةِ وَأَكْبَرَ السَّاعَةِ وَأَفْضَلَ السَّاعَةِ اللَّهُمَّ إِقْصِدْ أَعْدَائِي بِمَالِي وَلَا تَقْصِدْ أَحَداً مِنْهُمْ بِبَدَنِي اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ أَنْ تَمْلَأَ قَلْبِي مِنْ خَشْيَتِكَ وَأَنْ تَحْفَظَ فَرْجِي وَأَنْ تَجْعَلَ رِزْقِي رَغَدًا فِي رِزْقِكَ وَأَنْ تَجْعَلَ عَمَلِي مَقْبُولًا عِنْدَكَ وَأَنْ تَجْعَلَ ثَوَابِي ثَوَابَ يَعْقُوبَ عَلَيْهِ السَّلَامُ وَأَنْ تُطْلِقَ لِسَانِي بِذِكْرِكَ وَأَنْ تَمْلَأَ قَلْبِي بِنُورِكَ وَأَنْ تَسْلُكَنِي بِنُورِكَ وَأَنْ تُعِيْذَنِي مِنْ شَرِّ الشَّيْطَانِ وَشَرِّ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ وَتَفْتَحَ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ وَأَنْ تَرْحَمَنِي بِرَحْمَتِكَ رَحْمَةً وَاسِعَةً تُرْضِينِي بِهَا عنْ دُنْيَايَ وَآخِرَتِي وَأَنْ تَجْعَلَ يَدَيَّ لِذِكْرِكَ مَشْغُولَتَيْنِ وَلِأَمْرِكَ مُتَّبِعَتَيْنِ وَأَنْ تَرْزُقَنِي طَاعَتَكَ وَطَاعَةَ رَسُولِكَ وَأَنْ تُعِيْذَنِي مِنْ خِزْيِ الدُّنْيَا وَالْآخِرَةِ وَأَنْ تُعِيْذَنِي مِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ وَأَنْ تُعِيْذَنِي مِنْ عَذَابِ النَّارِ
O Allah, make the reward of all my deeds, the first of them and the last of them, the public and the secret, the reward of the earliest and the greatest and the most excellent hour. O Allah, let my enemies be targeted by my wealth, and do not target any of them with my body. O Allah, I ask You to fill my heart with Your fear, and to protect my chastity, and to make my provision abundant within Your provision, and to make my deeds accepted by You. And make my reward the reward of Ya'qub (peace be upon him), and loosen my tongue for Your remembrance, and fill my heart with Your light, and guide me with Your light, and protect me from the evil of Satan and the evil of all things, and open to me the doors of Your mercy, and have mercy on me with Your mercy, a vast mercy with which You make me content with my worldly life and my Hereafter. And make my hands busy with Your remembrance and following Your command, and grant me obedience to You and to Your Messenger, and protect me from the disgrace of this world and the Hereafter, and protect me from the punishment of the grave, and protect me from the punishment of the Fire.
Allahumma ij'al ujura a'mali kullaha awwalaha wa akhiraha wa 'alaniyatiha wa sirraha awwala as-sa'ati wa akbara as-sa'ati wa afdala as-sa'ati. Allahumma iqsidi a'da'i bimali wa la taqsidi ahadan minhum bidani. Allahumma inni as'aluka an tamla'a qalbi min khashyatika wa an tahfaza farji wa an taj'ala rizqi raghadan fi rizqika wa an taj'ala 'amali maqbula 'indaka wa an taj'ala thawabi thawaba Ya'qub 'alayhis-salam wa an tutliqa lisani bidhikrika wa an tamla'a qalbi binurika wa an taslukani binurika wa an tu'idhani min sharri ash-shaytani wa sharri kulli shay'in wa taftaha li abwaba rahmatika wa an tarhamani birahmatika rahmatan wasi'atan turdini biha 'an dunyaya wa akhirati wa an taj'ala yadayya lidhikrika mashghulatayni wa li amrika muttabi'atayni wa an tarzuqani ta'ataka wa ta'ata rasulika wa an tu'idhani min khizyi ad-dunya wal-akhirati wa an tu'idhani min 'adhabi al-qabri wa an tu'idhani min 'adhabi an-nar.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is perfect for reciting at any time, but it holds particular significance when facing the challenges of old age. As one's physical strength may wane and life's trials continue, this supplication helps to cultivate inner resilience, contentment, and a positive spiritual outlook, preventing the common pitfalls of complaining and discontent.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a focused heart. It is beneficial to begin with seeking Allah's forgiveness and sending blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. As you recite, reflect on the meaning of each phrase, truly internalizing the requests for strength, guidance, protection, and acceptance from Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala). Making this a regular practice, perhaps after your daily prayers, will help embed its powerful essence into your life.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua equips an elderly person with the spiritual tools to navigate the later stages of life with grace and positivity. It seeks Allah's help in maintaining a contented heart, even amidst physical discomfort or dependence, thereby avoiding the sin of complaining (which can displease Allah). The plea for abundant provision and acceptance of deeds ensures that one's final years are spent in a state of spiritual fulfillment. Furthermore, the requests for protection from worldly and otherworldly punishments offer immense comfort and assurance for the hereafter.
Source & Authentication
Ibn Majah narrated from Ibn Abbas: He said: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ used to teach us this supplication as he taught us a Surah from the Quran, saying: "Seek refuge in Allah with these words: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min al-jahd al-shaaqa wa min dunyā 'adhāb wa 'adhāb al-qabr.' (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the hardship of suffering, and from a wretched life and the punishment of the Fire, and the punishment of the grave.)' And he used to teach us this supplication: 'Allahumma ij'al ujura a'mali kullaha awwalaha wa akhiraha wa 'alaniyatiha wa sirraha awwala as-sa'ati wa akbara as-sa'ati wa afdala as-sa'ati. Allahumma iqsidi a'da'i bimali wa la taqsidi ahadan minhum bidani. Allahumma inni as'aluka an tamla'a qalbi min khashyatika wa an tahfaza farji wa an taj'ala rizqi raghadan fi rizqika wa an taj'ala 'amali maqbula 'indaka wa an taj'ala thawabi thawaba Ya'qub 'alayhis-salam wa an tutliqa lisani bidhikrika wa an tamla'a qalbi binurika wa an taslukani binurika wa an tu'idhani min sharri ash-shaytani wa sharri kulli shay'in wa taftaha li abwaba rahmatika wa an tarhamani birahmatika rahmatan wasi'atan turdini biha 'an dunyaya wa akhirati wa an taj'ala yadayya lidhikrika mashghulatayni wa li amrika muttabi'atayni wa an tarzuqani ta'ataka wa ta'ata rasulika wa an tu'idhani min khizyi ad-dunya wal-akhirati wa an tu'idhani min 'adhabi al-qabri wa an tu'idhani min 'adhabi an-nar.' (O Allah, make the reward of all my deeds, the first of them and the last of them, the public and the secret, the reward of the earliest and the greatest and the most excellent hour. O Allah, let my enemies be targeted by my wealth, and do not target any of them with my body. O Allah, I ask You to fill my heart with Your fear, and to protect my chastity, and to make my provision abundant within Your provision, and to make my deeds accepted by You. And make my reward the reward of Ya'qub (peace be upon him), and loosen my tongue for Your remembrance, and fill my heart with Your light, and guide me with Your light, and protect me from the evil of Satan and the evil of all things, and open to me the doors of Your mercy, and have mercy on me with Your mercy, a vast mercy with which You make me content with my worldly life and my Hereafter. And make my hands busy with Your remembrance and following Your command, and grant me obedience to You and to Your Messenger, and protect me from the disgrace of this world and the Hereafter, and protect me from the punishment of the grave, and protect me from the punishment of the Fire.)