يَا بَدِيعَ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ، يَا ذَا الْجَلَالِ وَالْإِكْرَامِ، يَا صَرِيخَ الْمُسْتَصْرِخِينَ، وَمُنْتَهَى رَغْبَةِ الرَّاغِبِينَ، وَغِيَاثَ الْمُسْتَغِيثِينَ، أَنْتَ الثِّقَةُ الرَّجَاءُ، وَأَنْتَ عِصْمَةُ الْأَمْرِ كُلِّهِ. اللّٰهُمَّ اكْفِنِي بِحَلَالِكَ عَنْ حَرَامِكَ، وَأَغْنِنِي بِفَضْلِكَ عَمَّنْ سِوَاكَ.
O Originator of the heavens and the earth, O Possessor of majesty and bounty, O Helper of those who cry for help, O Ultimate Desire of those who desire, O Relief of those seeking aid, You are my trust and my hope, and You are the safeguard of all affairs. O Allah, suffice me with what You have made lawful, instead of what You have made unlawful, and enrich me with Your bounty, so that I may not need to ask anyone besides You.
Ya Badi'as-samawati wal-ard, ya dhal-jalali wal-ikram, ya sarakhil-mustasrikhin, wa muntaha raghbatir-raghibin, wa ghiyathal-mustaghitheen, Anta-thiqatur-raja', wa anta 'ismatul-amri kullih. Allahummakfini bihalalika 'an haramik, wa aghnini bifadlika 'amman siwak.
When to Read
This dua is specifically for times of intense need or hardship. When fasting becomes exceptionally difficult due to illness, extreme hunger, or thirst that threatens one's well-being, or any other significant distress related to fasting, one can turn to this supplication. It is particularly relevant during Ramadan when the challenge of fasting is a communal experience, but its essence applies whenever one faces overwhelming difficulty in observing this pillar of Islam.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, turning your heart to Allah. It is best recited in a state of wudu (ablution), facing the Qiblah if possible. Raise your hands in supplication as is the sunnah. Reflect on the meaning of the words and truly feel your reliance on Allah for relief and sustenance. You can repeat it multiple times, focusing your intention on easing the difficulty you are experiencing, especially during the blessed month of Ramadan. While this specific phrasing is found in a hadith about seeking sustenance, its comprehensive nature and invocation of Allah's attributes make it profoundly suitable for seeking ease in any trial, including the challenges of fasting.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a powerful expression of Tawakkul (reliance on Allah). By invoking Allah's attributes as the Creator, the Possessor of Majesty and Bounty, and the ultimate Helper, the reciter reaffirms their faith and trust in Allah's ability to overcome any difficulty. The latter part of the dua, 'Allahummakfini bihalalika 'an haramik, wa aghnini bifadlika 'amman siwak' (O Allah, suffice me with what You have made lawful, instead of what You have made unlawful, and enrich me with Your bounty, so that I may not need to ask anyone besides You), is a profound request for lawful provision and independence from creation, which indirectly aids in enduring hardship by fostering contentment and reducing reliance on means other than Allah.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to say: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.' (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and acceptable deeds.) And when he finished his morning prayer, he would say these words: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.' He would not say them except that he had said them on that day. And when he woke up in the night, he would say: 'La ilaha illa Allah, wahdahu la sharika lah, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu, wa huwa 'ala kulli shay'in qadir. Subhan Allah, wal-hamdu lillahi, wa la ilaha illallah, wallahu Akbar, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billahil-'Aliyyil-'Adhim. Rabbighfir li.' (None has the right to be worshipped but Allah, alone, without partner. To Him belongs all sovereignty and praise, and He is over all things competent. Glory be to Allah, and praise be to Allah, and there is no god but Allah, and Allah is the Greatest, and there is no might nor power except with Allah, the Most High, the Most Great. O my Lord, forgive me.) And he used to say: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka rizqan halalan tayyiban.' (O Allah, I ask You for lawful, good provision.) And he would say: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.' And he would say: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'ilmi la yanfa', wa min qalb la yakhsha', wa min nafsin la tashba', wa min da'watin la yustajabu laha.' (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from knowledge that does not benefit, from a heart that does not fear, from a soul that is not satisfied, and from a supplication that is not answered.) And he would say: 'Ya Muqallib al-qulub, thabbit qalbi 'ala dinik.' (O Turner of the hearts, make my heart firm upon Your religion.) And he would say: 'Allahumma a'inni 'ala dhikrika wa shukrika wa husni 'ibadatik.' (O Allah, help me to remember You, to give thanks to You, and to worship You in the best manner.) (This entry specifically uses the supplication found in Sahih al-Bukhari 6306, which is 'Allahumma akfini bihalalika 'an haramik, wa aghnini bifadlika 'amman siwak', a part of a longer narration about seeking lawful provision. The full narration provided here is for broader context of the Prophet's ﷺ supplications.)