اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْنِي شَكُورًا، وَاجْعَلْنِي قَلِيلًا غَافِلًا، وَاجْعَلْنِي قَلِيلًا نَسِيًّا.
O Allah, make me very grateful, make me of little heedlessness, and make me of little forgetfulness.
Allahumma ij'alni shakooran, waj'alni qaleelan ghafilan, waj'alni qaleelan nasiyyan.
When to Read
This dua is perfect for making individually, especially after Fajr or Asr prayers. You can also recite it during the night, or at any time you feel a need to strengthen your sense of gratitude. It's particularly poignant to make it for your spouse, or to encourage them to make it for themselves, when you notice a lack of appreciation, or simply to foster a more thankful heart within your marriage.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely and with concentration, envisioning your heart filling with gratitude. Raise your hands in supplication as the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us, and beseech Allah with conviction. It's beneficial to make this dua a regular practice, perhaps daily, to continually cultivate the qualities of thankfulness and mindfulness within yourself and your spouse.
Virtues & Benefits
Cultivating gratitude is a cornerstone of a happy and fulfilling life, as emphasized in the Quran: 'And if you count the favors of Allah, you will not be able to number them' (Surah Ibrahim 14:34). This dua specifically asks Allah to make us actively grateful, to guard us against heedlessness (ghaflah) – that state of being unaware of blessings or of our purpose – and forgetfulness (nisyan). A spouse who is grateful is more likely to appreciate the efforts and sacrifices of their partner, leading to a more harmonious and loving relationship. Gratitude also opens the doors to more blessings, as Allah says: 'If you are grateful, I will surely increase you' (Surah Ibrahim 14:7).
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to supplicate: 'Allahumma ij'alni shakooran, waj'alni qaleelan ghafilan, waj'alni qaleelan nasiyyan.' (O Allah, make me very grateful, make me of little heedlessness, and make me of little forgetfulness.) This narration is found in Musnad Ahmad and is considered Hasan by many scholars due to corroborating narrations.