اللَّهُمَّ اكْفِنِي بِحَلَالِكَ عَنْ حَرَامِكَ وَأَغْنِنِي بِفَضْلِكَ عَمَّنْ سِوَاكَ
O Allah, suffice me with Your lawful provision instead of Your unlawful provision, and enrich me by Your grace, so that I may not need to ask from anyone other than You.
Allahumma akfini bihalalika 'an haramika wa aghnini bifadlika 'amman siwaka
When to Read
Recite this dua regularly, especially after your obligatory prayers, and at any time you feel the weight of financial worries or the challenges of earning a living abroad. It's particularly potent when facing uncertainty about your next step or when seeking to maintain purity in your means of sustenance.
How to Read
Approach this dua with sincere belief and conviction in Allah's ability to provide. Raise your hands (a recommended etiquette for dua) and recite it with a humble and hopeful heart. Focus on the meaning: acknowledging Allah as the ultimate source of all provision, seeking only what is lawful, and desiring independence from creation through His bounty. Repeating it multiple times can enhance its effect.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua encapsulates the essence of seeking lawful sustenance and complete reliance on Allah. It's a comprehensive prayer for financial well-being that prioritizes purity and independence. By asking for Allah's sufficient lawful provision, you are actively seeking to avoid unlawful means, which carries immense blessings. The second part, asking to be enriched by His grace so as not to need others, fosters contentment and trust in the One who truly sustains us. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself taught this to his cousin Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) when he was struggling financially, indicating its profound effectiveness for those seeking relief and ease in their provisions.
Source & Authentication
Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3563: Narrated by Ali ibn Abi Talib (may Allah be pleased with him): 'A slave of Allah owes it to Allah that He grant him what is sufficient for him. Ali ibn Abi Talib (may Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ taught me these words and told me to recite them at the time of prayer: 'O Allah, suffice me with Your lawful provision instead of Your unlawful provision, and enrich me by Your grace, so that I may not need to ask from anyone other than You.' (Sunan At-Tirmidhi, Book of Supplication, Hadith 3563. Graded Hasan by some scholars due to its chain and supporting narrations).