اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْهُدَى وَالتُّقَى وَالْعَفَافَ وَالْغِنَى.
O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and richness (contentment).
Allahumma inni as'alukal-huda wat-tuqa wal-'afafa wal-ghina.
When to Read
This is a comprehensive dua that can be recited at any time, especially after obligatory prayers (as part of your personal supplications) and when you feel a need for Allah's guidance in matters of wealth, desires, or to strengthen your resolve against temptation.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction. Raise your hands as you normally would for dua. Focus on the meaning and ask Allah with a hopeful heart, understanding that He is the source of all guidance and true richness (contentment).
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a profound request for spiritual well-being. 'Guidance' (Al-Huda) encompasses knowing the truth and following it. 'Piety' (At-Tuqa) means having consciousness of Allah and avoiding His displeasure. 'Chastity' (Al-'Afaf) refers to abstaining from what is unlawful, including illicit wealth or temptations associated with it. 'Richness' (Al-Ghina) here signifies contentment and self-sufficiency, a wealth of the heart that makes one independent of others and less susceptible to greed or unlawful means to acquire wealth. It's a powerful plea against the allure of this world's riches when they lead one astray.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated that Ibn Mas'ud said: 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 richness).