اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ فِعْلَ خَيْرَاتِكَ، وَتَرْكَ مُنْكَرَاتِكَ، وَحُبَّ الْمَسَاكِينِ، وَأَنْ تَغْفِرَ لِي وَتَرْحَمَنِي، وَإِذَا أَرَدْتَ فِي خَلْقِكَ فِتْنَةً فَتَوَفَّنِي إِلَيْكَ غَيْرَ مُفْتُونٍ. أَسْأَلُكَ حُبَّكَ، وَحُبَّ مَنْ يُحِبُّكَ، وَحُبَّ عَمَلٍ يُقَرِّبُنِي إِلَى حُبِّكَ
O Allah, I ask You to enable me to do good deeds and abandon evil deeds, and to love the poor, and that You forgive me and have mercy on me. And if You intend to test Your creation, then take me to Yourself without putting me to the test. I ask You for Your love, and the love of those who love You, and the love of deeds which bring me closer to Your love.
Allahumma inni as'aluka fi'la khayratik, wa tark munakaratik, wa hubb al-masakin, wa an taghfir li wa tarhamani, wa idha aradta fi khalqika fitnatan fa tawaffani ilayka ghayra maftun. As'aluka hubbak, wa hubba man yuhibbuk, wa hubba 'amalin yuqarribuni ila hubbik.
When to Read
This dua is perfect for moments when you feel the pang of sadness due to the physical distance from your family. Recite it when you miss their presence, their laughter, and the warmth of being together. It's a way to turn your longing into a supplication, asking Allah to fill the void with His love and presence, and to keep you steadfast in goodness.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity, focusing on each phrase and its meaning. Imagine you are speaking directly to Allah. It's beneficial to raise your hands slightly in supplication. You can recite it anytime you feel this sadness creeping in, whether it's after Fajr, during the day, or before you sleep. Maintaining a state of purity (wudu) is ideal but not strictly necessary for remembrance and supplication.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua asks Allah for several vital things: the ability to do good and avoid bad, a compassionate heart for the less fortunate, forgiveness and mercy, protection from trials, and ultimately, His love and the love of those who are beloved to Him. When you're sad about distance, this supplication helps shift your focus from worldly attachments and the pain of separation to seeking Allah's pleasure and guidance. It reminds us that true connection lies in our relationship with Allah, which can transcend physical distance.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Mas'ud: The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to supplicate: 'O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and contentment.' He also narrated: 'O Allah, I ask You for the deed of the good, and the abandonment of evil deeds, and love of the poor, and that You forgive me and have mercy on me. And if You intend to test Your creation, then take me to Yourself without putting me to the test. I ask You for Your love, and the love of those who love You, and the love of deeds which bring me closer to Your love.' (Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3233, graded Hasan).