اللَّهُمَّ اهْدِنِي لِأَحْسَنِ الْأَعْمَالِ وَأَحْسَنِ الْأَخْلَاقِ، لَا يَهْدِي لِأَحْسَنِهَا إِلَّا أَنْتَ، وَاهْدِنِي لِصَالِحِ الْعَمَلِ لَا يَهْدِي لِصَالِحِهَا إِلَّا أَنْتَ
O Allah, guide me to the best of deeds and the best of manners, for none can guide to the best of them except You. And guide me to righteous deeds, for none can guide to righteous deeds except You.
Allahumma ihdini li-ahsan al-a'mal wa ahsan al-akhlaq, la yahdi li-ahsaniha illa anta, wahdini li-salih al-'amal la yahdi li-salihaha illa anta
When to Read
This dua is perfect for reciting any time, but especially after Ramadan ends. It's a beautiful way to transition from the heightened state of worship during the month to maintaining that momentum throughout the year. You can make it a regular part of your morning or evening supplications.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and heartfelt conviction. Raise your hands, as is the practice during supplication, and ask Allah with humility and hope. Focus on the meaning: seeking His guidance to perform actions that are not just good, but the *best*, and to embody the most noble character.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication directly asks Allah for guidance to the best deeds and character. It acknowledges that this guidance is solely from Him. By asking for this, we are actively seeking His help to continue the good habits formed in Ramadan, such as prayer, reading Quran, giving charity, and kind speech, and to carry them forward with excellence throughout the year. This is crucial because the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us that the most beloved deeds to Allah are the most consistent, even if they are small (Sahih al-Bukhari 6464).
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to supplicate: 'Allahumma ihdini li-ahsan al-a'mal wa ahsan al-akhlaq, la yahdi li-ahsaniha illa anta, wahdini li-salih al-'amal la yahdi li-salihaha illa anta.' (O Allah, guide me to the best of deeds and the best of manners, for none can guide to the best of them except You. And guide me to righteous deeds, for none can guide to righteous deeds except You.)