اللَّهُمَّ اكْفِنِي بِحَلالِكَ عَنْ حَرَامِكَ، وَأَغْنِنِي بِفَضْلِكَ عَمَّنْ سِوَاكَ
O Allah, suffice me with Your lawful (provision) instead of Your unlawful, and enrich me with Your bounty, so that I may not need anyone other than You.
Allahumma-kfini bihalalika 'an haramika, wa aghnini bifadlika 'amman siwak.
When to Read
This powerful dua is perfect for reciting when you feel concerned about your sustenance, or simply as a regular practice to ask Allah for provision that is lawful and sufficient. It can be recited after any prayer, or at any time you remember it, especially during times of need or when seeking new opportunities for livelihood.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a humble heart. Imagine Allah as your sole provider. Focus on the meaning of the words, asking Him to grant you sustenance that is permissible and keeps you from needing to rely on what is forbidden or on others. It's best recited facing the Qiblah, with wudu, but its sincerity is the most important aspect.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua directly asks Allah to provide sustenance that is lawful (halal), thereby protecting one from the temptation and sin of unlawful earnings. It also asks for self-sufficiency through Allah's grace, reducing reliance on people and fostering contentment. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to Ali ibn Abi Talib (may Allah be pleased with him) when he advised him to recite it regularly to pay off his debts, indicating its effectiveness in overcoming financial difficulties and securing miraculous, sufficient provision.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Ali ibn Abi Talib (may Allah be pleased with him): "The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught me a supplication that if I owe as much as a mountain of debt, I would pay it off. He said: 'Say: O Allah, suffice me with Your lawful (provision) instead of Your unlawful, and enrich me with Your bounty, so that I may not need anyone other than You.'" (Sunan At-Tirmidhi, Hadith 3563. Graded Hasan by the publisher.)