اللَّهُمَّ أَحْيِنِي مِسْكِينًا وَأَمِتْنِي مِسْكِينًا وَاحْشُرْنِي فِي زُمْرَةِ الْمَسَاكِينِ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ
O Allah, keep me alive as a poor person, and cause me to die as a poor person, and raise me among the poor on the Day of Resurrection.
Allahumma ahyini miskinan wa amitni miskinan wa-ḥshurni fi zumratil-masakin yawm al-qiyamah
When to Read
This profound dua is particularly relevant during Ramadan, a month that calls us to deepen our connection with Allah and reflect on the plight of others. Reciting it after salah or during moments of personal reflection can cultivate a mindset of humility and solidarity with those less fortunate. It's a reminder to carry this consciousness beyond Ramadan into our daily lives.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a heartfelt awareness of its meaning. Visualize yourself in a state of humility, seeking Allah's closeness through understanding the reality of those who struggle. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself chose to live a humble life, and this dua is a reflection of that spirit. Focus on the aspiration to be counted among the humble on the Day of Judgment, fostering empathy as you do.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is not about wishing for poverty itself, but about embracing a state of humility and reliance on Allah, which is a hallmark of true believers. By aspiring to be raised with the poor, one seeks to embody qualities like gratitude for what Allah has provided, contentment, and a deep sense of community. It encourages us to remember those who are truly needy, fostering compassion and inspiring acts of charity. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ also said: 'Seek me amongst the weak, for you are only granted provision and victory because of your weak ones.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 2871). This hadith highlights the importance of the less fortunate in receiving Allah's blessings.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'O Allah, keep me alive as a poor person, and cause me to die as a poor person, and raise me among the poor on the Day of Resurrection.' 'Aishah said to him: 'Why, O Messenger of Allah?' He said: 'For indeed, when the poor person wants to enter Paradise, he will say: 'Get out of my way, O rich person.' And when the rich person wants to enter Paradise, he will be made to wait, because of the torment of wealth that he had.'