اللَّهُمَّ آتِنِي نَفْسِي تَقْوَاهَا، وَزَكِّهَا أَنْتَ خَيْرُ مَنْ زَكَّاهَا، أَنْتَ وَلِيُّهَا وَمَوْلَاهَا، اللَّهُمَّ آتِنِي هُدًى وَسَدَادًا.
O Allah, grant my soul its piety and purify it, for You are the Best of those who purify it. You are its Guardian and its Master. O Allah, grant me guidance and rectitude.
Allahumma ati nafsi taqwaha, wa zakkiha anta khayru man zakkaha, anta waliyyuha wa mawlaha. Allahumma ati huda wa sadada.
When to Read
This powerful dua is excellent for reciting at any time, but particularly recommended after your obligatory prayers (Salat). It's a beautiful supplication to make when you feel the need to reconnect with your purpose, overcome personal struggles, or simply ask Allah for increased consciousness of Him in all your affairs.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a present heart. Imagine yourself sincerely asking the Creator of all things for the inner strength and clarity to improve. Raising your hands slightly during dua is a sunnah practice, and making it after finishing your prayer is also recommended. The key is humility and a firm belief that Allah alone can grant you success in purifying your soul and guiding your steps.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication directly asks Allah for the most crucial elements of spiritual growth: piety (taqwa) and purification of the soul (zakkiha). When we ask Allah to grant our soul its piety, we are asking Him to instill in us the fear of displeasing Him, which is the very foundation of righteousness. Asking Him to purify our souls acknowledges that true inner cleanliness comes only from Him. The latter part, 'grant me guidance and rectitude,' is a plea for Allah to set our paths straight and help us make the right choices in our journey of self-improvement. This dua embodies humility, recognizing that we are incapable of achieving true spiritual growth without Allah's help.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) used to say: 'Allahumma ati nafsi taqwaha, wa zakkiha anta khayru man zakkaha, anta waliyyuha wa mawlaha. Allahumma ati huda wa sadada.' (O Allah, grant my soul its piety and purify it, for You are the Best of those who purify it. You are its Guardian and its Master. O Allah, grant me guidance and rectitude.)