اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ فِعْلَ خَيْرَاتِ، وَتَرَكَ مُنْكَرَاتِ، وَحُبَّ الْمَسَاكِينِ، وَإِذَا أَرَدْتَ بِعِبَادِكَ 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, to abandon evil deeds, and to love the poor. And when You intend to test Your servants, take me to Yourself without subjecting me to temptation. I ask You for Your love, and the love of those who love You, and the love of the deed that brings me closer to Your love.
Allahumma inni as'aluka fi'la khayrat, wa tarkal munkarat, wa hubbal masakin, wa idha aradta bi 'ibadika fitnah, fa tawaffani ilayka ghayra maftun. As'aluka hubbak, wa hubba man yuhibbuk, wa hubba 'amalin yuqarribuni ila hubbik.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua can be recited at any time, but it is particularly potent when seeking Allah's assistance during times of decision-making, when facing temptations, or whenever one feels a need to reorient their spiritual path. It is an excellent addition to your daily supplications, especially after the obligatory prayers.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, raising your hands in supplication as is the practice of the Prophet ﷺ. Reflect on the meaning of each phrase and internalize the desire for Allah's love and guidance. It is beneficial to have a clear intention of striving to implement the requested actions in your life.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses a profound request for success in spiritual growth. It asks for the ability to perform good deeds ('fi'la khayrat') and to abstain from prohibited actions ('tarkal munkarat'), which are foundational to living a righteous life. The mention of loving the poor ('hubbal masakin') instills empathy and social responsibility. Crucially, it seeks protection from trials ('fitnah') by asking for a timely return to Allah, and it directly implores for Allah's love, the love of those who earn His love, and the love of deeds that draw one nearer to Him. This is the essence of achieving spiritual closeness and receiving divine guidance.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet ﷺ taught us a comprehensive way to ask for things: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka al-huda wa-t-tuqa wa-l-'afafa wa-l-ghina.' (O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and contentment). He also taught us another comprehensive dua: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka fi'la khayrat, wa tarkal munkarat, wa hubbal masakin, wa idha aradta bi 'ibadika fitnah, fa tawaffani ilayka ghayra maftun. As'aluka hubbak, wa hubba man yuhibbuk, wa hubba 'amalin yuqarribuni ila hubbik.' (O Allah, I ask You to enable me to do good deeds, to abandon evil deeds, and to love the poor. And when You intend to test Your servants, take me to Yourself without subjecting me to temptation. I ask You for Your love, and the love of those who love You, and the love of the deed that brings me closer to Your love.)