اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ فِعْلَ الخَيْرَاتِ، وَتَرْكَ المُنْكَرَاتِ، وَحُبَّ المَسَاكِينِ، وَأَنْ تَغْفِرَ لِي وَتَرْحَمَنِي، وَإِذَا أَرَدْتَ فِي خَلْقِكَ فِتْنَةً فَتَوَفَّنِي إِلَيْكَ غَيْرَ مَفْتُونٍ. أَسْأَلُكَ حُبَّكَ، وَحُبَّ مَنْ يُحِبُّكَ، وَحُبَّ عَمَلٍ يُقَرِّبُنِي إِلَى حُبِّكَ.
O Allah, I ask You to enable me to do good deeds, abandon evil deeds, and to love the poor. I ask You to forgive me and have mercy on me. And if You intend to try Your creation with tribulation, then take me to Yourself without putting me to trial. I ask You for Your love, and the love of those who love You, and the love of any deed that will bring me closer to Your love.
Allahumma inni as'aluka fi'lal khayrat, wa tarkal munkarat, wa hubbal masakin, wa an taghfira li wa tarhamani, wa idha aradta fi khalqika fitnatan fa tawaffani ilayka ghayra maftun. As'aluka hubbaka, wa hubba man yuhibbuka, wa hubba 'amalin yuqarribuni ila hubbika.
When to Read
This profound dua is perfect for reciting when you feel motivated to help others, or when you're embarking on a project or task where you wish to assist someone. It's also excellent to make regularly, perhaps after your obligatory prayers, to keep the intention of goodness and service firmly in your heart. It's a prayer for inner strength and divine alignment, ensuring your efforts are pleasing to Allah.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a heartfelt plea to Allah. Imagine the deeds of goodness you wish to perform and the people you want to help. Raising your hands is a beautiful way to supplicate when making dua. Reflect on the meaning of each phrase, especially the part asking for Allah's love and the love of deeds that draw you closer to Him. This practice helps ensure your desire to help others stems from a pure, Allah-centered motivation.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a comprehensive request for a life dedicated to pleasing Allah. By asking for the ability to do good deeds and abandon evil, you align your actions with Islamic principles. The request to love the poor (or needy) fosters empathy and generosity, key components of serving others. The ultimate aim, seeking Allah's love and the love of deeds that lead to it, ensures that any help you offer is a means of drawing nearer to your Creator, making your efforts truly successful in His sight.
Source & Authentication
Narrated 'Abdullah bin Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him): The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) used to supplicate: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka al-huda, wat-tuqa, wal-'afafa, wal-ghina.' (O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and richness). He was also asked about the best supplication, and he said: 'Al-du'a yawm 'Arafah.' (Supplication on the Day of Arafah). And he was asked about the best of speech, and he said: 'SubhanAllah.' (Glory be to Allah). And he was asked about the best deeds, and he said: 'Al-hadi ila as-sirat al-mustaqim.' (Guiding to the straight path). He also said: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka fi'lal khayrat, wa tarkal munkarat, wa hubbal masakin, wa an taghfira li wa tarhamani, wa idha aradta fi khalqika fitnatan fa tawaffani ilayka ghayra maftun. As'aluka hubbaka, wa hubba man yuhibbuka, wa hubba 'amalin yuqarribuni ila hubbika.'