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 with Your bounty, so that I may not need to seek from anyone other than You.
Allahummakfini bihalalika 'an haramika, wa aghnini bifadlika 'amman siwak.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is perfect for reciting during times of need, when seeking financial stability, or simply as a regular practice to ask Allah for provision that keeps you away from unlawful means. It can be recited after your obligatory prayers, during the last third of the night, or any time you feel the need to connect with Allah for your sustenance.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and conviction in Allah's power to provide. It's recommended to raise your hands as you would when making dua. Focus on the meaning of the words: seeking sufficiency through halal means and being made rich by Allah's grace alone. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us that making dua with certainty is key to its acceptance.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua directly asks Allah to grant lawful sustenance (halal rizq), which is essential for maintaining purity in one's worship and life. It also seeks independence from creation, fostering a deep reliance on Allah alone. By fulfilling religious obligations, we are better able to worship Allah as He deserves, and this dua helps secure the means to do so.
Source & Authentication
The narration states: 'Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ taught me these words to say: "اللَّهُمَّ اكْفِنِي بِحَلَالِكَ عَنْ حَرَامِكَ، وَأَغْنِنِي بِفَضْلِكَ عَمَّنْ سِوَاكَ" (Allahummakfini bihalalika 'an haramika, wa aghnini bifadlika 'amman siwak). And it was said to him (i.e., Ali) that if you have a debt the size of Mount Uhud, Allah would pay it off for you.'