اللَّهُمَّ مَتِّعْنَا بِأَسْمَاعِنَا وَأَبْصَارِنَا وَقُوَّتِنَا مَا أَحْيَيْتَنَا وَاجْعَلْهُ الْوَارِثَ مِنَّا وَاجْعَلْ ثَأْرَنَا عَلَى مَنْ ظَلَمَنَا وَانْصُرْنَا عَلَى مَنْ عَادَانَا
O Allah, allow us to enjoy our hearing, our sight, and our strength as long as You keep us alive, and make it our heir. And make our revenge against those who wrong us, and help us against those who are hostile towards us.
Allahumma matti'na bi asma'ina wa absarina wa quwwatina ma ahyaytana, waj'alh al-warith minna, waj'al tha'rana 'ala man zalamana, wansurna 'ala man 'adana.
When to Read
This beautiful supplication can be recited at any time, especially when you feel the blessings of your senses and wish to preserve them. It's particularly meaningful for those entering their senior years, concerned about maintaining their faculties, or for children making *dua* for their aging parents. Make it a regular part of your daily remembrance, perhaps after your obligatory prayers or during moments of personal reflection and *dua*.
How to Read
Recite this *dua* with sincerity and conviction, reflecting on the profound blessings of hearing, sight, and strength that Allah has bestowed upon us. Understand the meaning of each phrase, internalizing the request to Allah to preserve these vital faculties. It's a comprehensive prayer for physical well-being, seeking to retain these gifts as long as you live, and also asks for strength and justice against oppressors.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this *dua* is a profound way to acknowledge Allah's boundless grace in granting us our senses and strength. By asking Him to allow us to 'enjoy our hearing, our sight, and our strength as long as You keep us alive,' we are explicitly seeking divine protection against the decline often associated with old age. It reflects a deep trust in Allah's power to sustain our health and well-being, enabling us to continue our worship and lead fulfilling lives. The Prophet ﷺ himself taught this comprehensive prayer, which also includes seeking justice and victory, highlighting its holistic approach to a believer's well-being in this life.
Source & Authentication
Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Umar: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to supplicate with these words: 'Allahumma matti'na bi asma'ina wa absarina wa quwwatina ma ahyaytana, waj'alh al-warith minna, waj'al tha'rana 'ala man zalamana, wansurna 'ala man 'adana.' (O Allah, allow us to enjoy our hearing, our sight, and our strength as long as You keep us alive, and make it our heir. And make our revenge against those who wrong us, and help us against those who are hostile towards us).