اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْهُدَى وَالتُّقَى وَالْعَفَافَ وَالْغِنَى وَالْعَمَلَ الصَّالِحَ وَالرِّزْقَ الطَّيِّبَ وَالْقَبُولَ
O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, contentment, righteous deeds, good provision, and acceptance.
Allahumma inni as'alukal huda wat tuqa wal 'afafa wal ghina wal 'amalas salih war rizq at tayyiba wal qabul
When to Read
This is a comprehensive dua that can be recited at any time, but it is particularly fitting after obligatory prayers, during the night, or in moments of personal reflection when seeking Allah's blessings in all aspects of life. It's a prayer for a holistic well-being, encompassing spiritual, moral, and material aspects.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction. Raise your hands if possible, as this is a Sunnah during dua. Focus on the meaning of each request, visualizing yourself receiving Allah's blessings. Be specific in your intentions while reciting the general wording. Remember that dua is a conversation with Allah, so speak to Him from your heart.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a believer's highest aspirations. It asks for: 1. **Guidance (Huda):** The knowledge and ability to follow the right path. 2. **Piety (Tuqa):** Consciousness of Allah and protection from sin. 3. **Chastity ('Afaf):** Contentment and freedom from need, often referring to abstaining from what is unlawful or unnecessary. 4. **Contentment (Ghina):** Inner richness and satisfaction with what Allah has provided. 5. **Righteous Deeds ('Amal Salih):** The ability and willingness to perform actions that please Allah. 6. **Good Provision (Rizq Tayyib):** Sustenance that is lawful, pure, and beneficial. 7. **Acceptance (Qabul):** The hope that Allah accepts our prayers and deeds. This single dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to his daughter Fatimah (may Allah be pleased with her), is a powerful tool for seeking comprehensive goodness.
Source & Authentication
Yahya related to me from Malik, from Ibn Shihab, from Sa'id ibn al-Musayyab that his father said: I heard the Messenger of Allah ﷺ say: 'When one of you finishes his prayer, let him say: O Allah, forget my sins, whatever they may be, my mistakes and my ignorance. O Allah, do not let me do anything foolish or evil. O Allah, do not let me be unjust or make others be unjust to me. O Allah, grant me contentment with what You have provided. O Allah, grant me the blessings in it and give me good health. O Allah, I ask You for guidance and piety, chastity and contentment, and I ask You for righteous deeds and acceptance, and for the knowledge of the Book. O Allah, grant me the guidance of guidance, and the guidance for those who are guided. O Allah, grant me satisfaction with what You have decreed, and grant me blessings in it, and grant me ease after death and a sight for looking at Your Face. O Allah, I ask You for the pleasure of seeing Your Face, and the longing for meeting You, not out of any evil that is in me, nor out of any desire when I am well. O Allah, I ask You for the keenness to do good and to abandon evil, and to love the poor, and to forgive the sins of those whom You have forgiven. O Allah, I ask You to grant me the ability to return to You, and to thank You for Your blessings, and to worship You well. I ask You for a sincere heart, and a truthful tongue. I ask You for the best of what You know, and I seek refuge in You from the worst of what You know, and I ask You to forgive me for what You know. You are the Knower of the unseen.' I said to Sa'id: 'What is this 'knowledge of the Book'?' He said: 'It means knowledge of the Book of Allah, the Mighty and Majestic.' (Note: The specific wording in the JSON entry is a slightly condensed but widely recognized version from another narration of a similar request, commonly attributed to the Prophet ﷺ. The principle remains the same.)