اللَّهُمَّ آتِ نَفْسِي تَقْوَاهَا، وَزَكِّهَا أَنْتَ خَيْرُ مَنْ زَكَّاهَا، أَنْتَ وَلِيُّهَا وَمَوْلَاهَا، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عِلْمٍ لاَ يَنْفَعُ، وَمِنْ قَلْبٍ لاَ يَخْشَعُ، وَمِنْ نَفْسٍ لاَ تَشْبَعُ، وَمِنْ دَعْوَةٍ لاَ يُسْتَجَابُ لَهَا
O Allah, grant my soul its piety, and purify it, for You are the Best to purify it. You are its Guardian and its Master. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from knowledge that does not benefit, from a heart that does not feel humble, from a soul that is not satisfied, and from a supplication that is not answered.
Allahumma ati nafsi taqwaha, wa zakkiha anta khayru man zakkaha, anta waliyyuha wa mawlaha. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'ilmin la yanfa', wa min qalbin la yakhsha', wa min nafsin la tashba', wa min da'watin la yustajabu laha.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is perfect to recite at any time, but it is particularly fitting in the morning and evening, after obligatory prayers, or whenever you feel a need to reconnect with your spiritual self. It's a daily essential for anyone striving for spiritual growth and a purified heart.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and heartfelt contemplation. Imagine asking Allah (SWT) directly for these profound spiritual gifts. Raise your hands as you do with other duas, making sure to be in a state of purity if possible. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, internalizing the request for piety, purification, humbleness, satisfaction, and accepted supplication.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses a powerful request for several key aspects of spiritual well-being. Asking for 'taqwa' (piety and God-consciousness) is the foundation of spiritual purity. Seeking Allah's (SWT) own purification for the soul ('zakkiha') acknowledges our utter dependence on Him. Protection from useless knowledge, a hard heart, insatiable desires, and unanswered prayers are crucial shields against spiritual decay and stagnation. It’s a holistic prayer for a thriving spiritual life.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Zayd ibn Arqam that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) taught them this dua: 'Allahumma ati nafsi taqwaha, wa zakkiha anta khayru man zakkaha, anta waliyyuha wa mawlaha. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'ilmin la yanfa', wa min qalbin la yakhsha', wa min nafsin la tashba', wa min da'watin la yustajabu laha.'