اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْهُدَى وَالتُّقَى وَالْعَفَافَ وَالْغِنَى
O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and contentment (wealth).
Allahumma inni as'alukal-huda wat-tuqa wal-'afafa wal-ghina
When to Read
This powerful dua is perfect for reciting at any time, especially during the blessed hours like the last third of the night, after prayers, or during times of reflection. It’s a foundational request for inner strength and peace, making it suitable when you feel the need for a spiritual uplift or when facing life's challenges that might test your contentment.
How to Read
Raise your hands as you would for any supplication, facing the Qiblah if possible. Recite it with sincerity and a hopeful heart, visualizing the qualities you are asking for. Understand the meaning of each word: guidance (Huda) to the right path, piety (Tuqa) to keep you mindful of Allah, chastity ('Afafa) to protect your dignity and desires, and contentment (Ghina) to be satisfied with what Allah has provided, freeing you from need of others.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a profound request for spiritual and material well-being. Guidance (Huda) leads to all goodness. Piety (Tuqa) guards us against sin. Chastity ('Afafa) protects one's honor and modesty. Contentment (Ghina) means being free from need, not necessarily material wealth, but a rich heart that is satisfied with Allah’s decree and provision. The Prophet ﷺ taught this to a man, indicating its immense value for a balanced life, free from arrogance and discontent.
Source & Authentication
‘Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet ﷺ used to supplicate: Allahumma inni as'alukal-huda wat-tuqa wal-'afafa wal-ghina. (O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and contentment).