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.
Allahummakfini bihalalika 'an haramika, wa aghnini bifadlika 'amman siwak.
When to Read
This powerful dua is perfect for reciting before embarking on any new endeavor, especially when starting a business or venture. It's ideal to say it in the morning, or at any point when you feel the weight of responsibility and seek Allah's guidance and support for your provision. You can say it privately before you begin your work, or even as you're making the first steps towards launching your venture.
How to Read
Make this dua with sincere intention and complete reliance on Allah. Ensure your intention for the venture is lawful and beneficial. While this specific dua is concise, you can also raise your hands in supplication. Start by praising Allah and sending blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Recite the dua clearly, understanding its meaning, and truly ask Allah to meet your needs through lawful means and to make you independent of others through His bounty.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication encompasses a comprehensive request for provision. It asks Allah to safeguard you from unlawful earnings (haram), which can lead to spiritual and material ruin. It also asks for contentment and independence through His grace, preventing reliance on creation. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to Ali ibn Abi Talib (may Allah be pleased with him) when he asked for a way to repay his debt. It's a beautiful reminder that true sufficiency comes only from Allah, and seeking lawful means is a key to His blessings in our worldly affairs.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught his cousin Ali ibn Abi Talib (may Allah be pleased with him), who was heavily in debt, to recite this dua: 'Allahummakfini bihalalika 'an haramika, wa aghnini bifadlika 'amman siwak.' (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.) Tirmidhi narrated this hadith and mentioned it is a 'hasan gharib' hadith.