اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الصَّبْرَ عَلَى القَضَاءِ، وَالفَرَجَ بَعْدَ الضِّيقِ، وَالعَزْمَ عَلَى الرُّشْدِ، وَالبَرَكَةَ فِي الأُمُورِ كُلِّهَا، وَخِفَّةَ العَيْشِ بَعْدَ المَوْتِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ لَذَّةَ النَّظَرِ إِلَى وَجْهِكَ، وَالشَّوْقَ إِلَى لِقَائِكَ، فِي غَيْرِ ضَرَّاءَ مُضِرَّةٍ، وَلَا فِتْنَةٍ مُضِلَّةٍ.
O Allah, I ask You for patience in decree, relief after hardship, determination to follow the right path, blessings in all matters, and ease of life after death. I ask You for the delight of looking at Your Face and the longing to meet You, without any harmful distress or misleading trials.
Allahumma inni as'aluk as-sabra 'ala al-qada', wal faraja ba'da ad-diq, wal 'azma 'ala ar-rushd, wal barakata fil umur kulliha, wa khiffata al-'ayshi ba'da al-mawt, wa as'aluka ladhdhata an-nazari ila wajhik, wash-shawqa ila liqa'ik, fi ghairi dharra'a mudirratin, wa la fitnatin mudillatin.
When to Read
This dua is particularly relevant for those in their twilight years, facing the natural challenges that come with age, such as declining health, loss of loved ones, or increased dependency. It's also beneficial for anyone facing significant difficulties or anticipating future trials, seeking Allah's strength and grace to navigate them with steadfastness.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and deep reflection, especially after your obligatory prayers. Ensure you are in a state of purity (wudu). Raise your hands in supplication as you would for other duas, showing your dependence on Allah. Repeat it multiple times to imprint its meaning upon your heart and mind.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua encapsulates a Muslim's need for both worldly and otherworldly ease and success. It asks for 'sabrun 'ala al-qada' (patience in the face of Allah's decree), which is a cornerstone of faith, especially when facing the inevitable trials of aging. The request for 'faraj ba'da ad-diq' (relief after hardship) is a reminder that Allah's mercy is always near. The yearning for 'ladhdhat an-nazari ila wajhik' (the delight of looking at Your Face) and 'shawq ila liqa'ik' (longing to meet You) represents the ultimate aspiration of a believer – to attain Allah's pleasure and Paradise. This dua helps maintain spiritual strength and contentment, turning the challenges of old age into a means of drawing closer to Allah.
Source & Authentication
Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) said: The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to say: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka as-sabra 'ala al-qada', wal faraja ba'da ad-diq, wal 'azma 'ala ar-rushd, wal barakata fil umur kulliha, wa khiffata al-'ayshi ba'da al-mawt, wa as'aluka ladhdhata an-nazari ila wajhik, wash-shawqa ila liqa'ik, fi ghairi dharra'a mudirratin, wa la fitnatin mudillatin.' (O Allah, I ask You for patience in decree, relief after hardship, determination to follow the right path, blessings in all matters, and ease of life after death. I ask You for the delight of looking at Your Face and the longing to meet You, without any harmful distress or misleading trials.)