اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ فِعْلَ خَيْرَاتِ، وَتَرَكَ مُنْكَرَاتِ، وَحُبَّ المَسَاكِينِ، وَإِذَا أَرَدْتَ فِي خَلْقِكَ فِتْنَةً فَتَوَفَّنِي إِلَيْهَا غَيْرَ مُفْتُونٍ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ حُبَّكَ، وَحُبَّ مَنْ يُحِبُّكَ، وَحُبَّ عَمَلٍ يُقَرِّبُنِي إِلَى حُبِّكَ
O Allah, I ask You for the ability to do good deeds and abandon evil deeds, and to love the poor. And when You intend for mankind a trial, take me to Yourself without [falling into] that trial. 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 khayrat, wa tark munakarat, wa hubb al-masakin, wa idha aradta fi khalqika fitnah, fatawaffani ilayha ghayra maftun. Wa as'aluka hubbak, wa hubba man yuhibbuk, wa hubba 'amal yuqarribuni ila hubbik.
When to Read
This dua is recommended to be recited before going to sleep. As we prepare to rest, our minds can sometimes drift towards worldly concerns. Reciting this dua helps us to redirect our thoughts towards our Creator and the accountability we will face, specifically remembering the weight of our actions on the Scales of Deeds in the Hereafter. It's a beautiful way to end the day with a focus on spiritual well-being and preparedness for the ultimate reckoning.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a focused heart. Visualize the Day of Judgment and the weighing of deeds. Reflect on the meaning of each phrase, asking Allah to grant you the strength to perform good, avoid bad, and cultivate a love for Him, for those who love Him, and for actions that draw you nearer to Him. Making dua before sleep is a Sunnah, and this particular dua carries profound reminders of our ultimate purpose.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses a powerful request for guidance and steadfastness. By asking to do good deeds and abandon evil, we are seeking Allah's help in navigating the moral landscape. The inclusion of 'loving the poor' (hubb al-masakin) emphasizes compassion and empathy, key traits of a true believer. The plea to be taken by Allah before falling into trials is a sign of seeking protection and desiring a dignified end. Most significantly, asking for Allah's love, the love of those who love Him, and the love of righteous deeds is central to attaining closeness to Him, which is the ultimate goal and a reflection of having a heavy scale on the Day of Judgment.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to supplicate: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka fi'la khayrat, wa tark munakarat, wa hubb al-masakin, wa idha aradta fi khalqika fitnah, fatawaffani ilayha ghayra maftun. Wa as'aluka hubbak, wa hubba man yuhibbuk, wa hubba 'amal yuqarribuni ila hubbik.' (O Allah, I ask You for the ability to do good deeds and abandon evil deeds, and to love the poor. And when You intend for mankind a trial, take me to Yourself without [falling into] that trial. 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.)