اللَّهُمَّ اكْفِنِي بِحَلَالِكَ عَنْ حَرَامِكَ وَأَغْنِنِي بِفَضْلِكَ عَمَّنْ سِوَاكَ
O Allah, suffice me with Your lawful provision instead of Your unlawful provision, and make me independent by Your grace instead of relying on others.
Allahumma akfini bihalalika 'an haramika wa aghnini bifadlika 'amman siwaka
When to Read
This powerful dua is best recited during the times when you feel the need for Allah's provision. It's particularly poignant to make it after fulfilling an act of charity, as a way of asking Allah to bless that effort and make it a source of flowing rizq. You can also recite it regularly, perhaps after your obligatory prayers, as a constant supplication for lawful sustenance.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere conviction in your heart, truly believing that Allah is the sole provider. Raise your hands in supplication as you recite it. Imagine Allah's infinite bounty and His ability to provide from sources you cannot even conceive. Make sure your intention is pure – seeking lawful provision to stay away from what is forbidden and to be independent of creation.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua directly addresses seeking lawful provision from Allah, which is a cornerstone of a contented Muslim life. By asking Allah to suffice us with His halal rizq, we align ourselves with His commands and seek protection from falling into haram. The second part, 'aghni-ni bifadlika 'amman siwaka' (make me independent by Your grace instead of relying on others), cultivates a deep sense of tawakkul (reliance on Allah) and contentment, preventing the yearning for what others possess. Thisdua is often linked to the concept that acts of charity, done sincerely for Allah's pleasure, are a means by which He blesses one's wealth and opens doors of provision.
Source & Authentication
The hadith concerning this dua is narrated by Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) who said: A man came to the Prophet ﷺ and said: 'O Messenger of Allah, I am unable to find work so that I may eat.' So he replied: 'Say: O Allah, suffice me with Your lawful provision instead of Your unlawful provision, and make me independent by Your grace instead of relying on others.' (Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3563, graded Hasan by Al-Albani). This narrative highlights the Prophet's ﷺ guidance when faced with hardship, directly linking supplication for lawful provision with independence from need.