اللَّهُمَّ اكْفِنِي بِحَلَالِكَ عَنْ حَرَامِكَ، وَأَغْنِنِي بِفَضْلِكَ عَمَّنْ سِوَاكَ
O Allah, suffice me with Your lawful (provision) instead of Your unlawful, and enrich me with Your bounty, so that I may not need to seek from anyone besides You.
Allahummakfini bihalalika 'an haramika, wa aghnini bifadlika 'amman siwak
When to Read
This is a powerful supplication to make whenever you are seeking sustenance, especially when facing financial challenges or when contemplating a new venture. It's particularly relevant when you need Allah's help to find lawful means of income and avoid unlawful shortcuts.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a focused heart, ideally after your obligatory prayers or during the times when supplications are more likely to be answered (like the last third of the night or between the Adhan and Iqamah). Raise your hands in supplication and firmly believe that Allah is the ultimate provider and can grant you ease and abundance.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua directly asks Allah to protect us from unlawful earnings by fulfilling our needs through halal means. It also humbly requests His independent bounty, acknowledging that true richness and contentment come only from Him. By seeking sustenance through lawful means, we ensure our actions are pleasing to Allah and our provisions are blessed.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Ali ibn Abi Talib (may Allah be pleased with him): A man came to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and asked him to help him earn a living. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'Say: O Allah, suffice me with Your lawful (provision) instead of Your unlawful, and enrich me with Your bounty, so that I may not need to seek from anyone besides You.' (Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3563)