اَللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْهُدَى وَالتُّقَى وَالْعَفَافَ وَالْغِنَى
O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and self-sufficiency (wealth).
Allahumma inni as'alukal huda wat tuqa wal 'afafa wal ghina
When to Read
This is a profound and comprehensive supplication that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself frequently recited. You can incorporate it into your daily duas at any time, especially after your obligatory prayers, during moments of personal reflection, or when making general supplications to Allah. It is particularly apt when you seek Allah's blessings for both your spiritual and worldly affairs, desiring provision that enables you to live righteously and serve His cause.
How to Read
Recite this dua with a sincere heart, understanding the depth of each request. Turn to Allah with humility and conviction, knowing that He is the ultimate Provider and Guide. Focus on the meaning of each word: guidance (huda) for your path, piety (tuqa) in your actions, chastity and purity ('afafa) in your character, and self-sufficiency (ghina) that frees you from needing others, allowing you to devote yourself fully to Allah and good deeds. Ensure proper pronunciation of the Arabic words.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates four fundamental pillars of a blessed life, as taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. By asking for **guidance (huda)**, you seek clarity and direction on the straight path. **Piety (tuqa)** strengthens your consciousness of Allah in all matters, fostering taqwa. **Chastity ('afafa)** brings inner purity, protects you from forbidden things, and grants contentment, freeing you from excessive worldly desires or relying on others. Finally, **self-sufficiency (ghina)** here refers not just to material wealth, but to a richness of heart and sufficient provision that makes you independent of needing to beg from people. This spiritual and material independence allows you to focus on acts of worship, charity, and fulfilling your duties to Allah and His creation without the burden of worldly need, thereby facilitating good deeds and drawing closer to your Creator. The Prophet ﷺ himself made this powerful dua, highlighting its immense virtue and comprehensive nature for both one's dunya (worldly life) and akhirah (hereafter).
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abdullah bin Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to supplicate with these words: "O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and self-sufficiency (wealth)." (Sahih Muslim 2721)