اللَّهُمَّ إنِّي أسألُكَ صَبرًا على القَضاءِ، ورِضًا بَعدَ المَوتِ، وعَيشًا سُعَدَاءَ، ومِيتَةً شُهَدَاءَ، ونَصرًا مَعَ الرَّحْمَةِ، وحَياةً طَيِّبَةً، ورِزقًا واسِعًا، وعِلمًا نَافِعًا، وعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا، ودُعاءً مُستَجَابًا. اللَّهُمَّ آمين.
O Allah, I ask You for patience with Your decree, contentment after death, a happy life, martyrdom, victory with mercy, goodly life, abundant provision, beneficial knowledge, accepted deeds, and an answered prayer. O Allah, Amen.
Allahumma inni as'aluka sabran 'alal-qadaa', wa ridan ba'dal-mawt, wa 'ayshan su'adaa', wa meetatan shuhadaa', wa nasran ma'ar-rahmah, wa hayatan tayyibah, wa rizqan wasi'an, wa 'ilman naafi'an, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan, wa du'aa'an mustajaaban. Allahumma aameen.
When to Read
This beautiful and comprehensive dua is perfect for reciting when you are facing a situation that requires patience, especially during periods of waiting. Whether you're waiting for a job, a marriage proposal, a child's recovery, or any other outcome, this supplication envelops all aspects of a believer's life and asks Allah for the best in this world and the next. It’s particularly apt when you feel tested, overwhelmed, or uncertain about the future, reminding you to place your trust firmly in Allah's plan.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a hopeful heart. Raise your hands as you would during other supplications. Understand the meaning of each request and internalize it, reflecting on how each aspect is a blessing from Allah. It’s most effective when spoken with a sense of humility and complete reliance on the One who controls all affairs. Repeating it regularly can help fortify your resolve and strengthen your connection with Allah, especially during difficult waiting periods.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication covers a vast spectrum of essential requests for a believer. It specifically asks for patience with Allah's decree (`sabr 'alal-qadaa'`), which is a cornerstone of faith and a key to navigating life's challenges. Contentment after death (`ridan ba'dal-mawt`) reflects a deep longing for Allah's pleasure in the hereafter. It also encompasses the desire for a fulfilled life (`'ayshan su'adaa'`), a noble end (`meetatan shuhadaa'`), divine support (`nasran ma'ar-rahmah`), blessed sustenance (`rizqan wasi'an`), useful knowledge (`'ilman naafi'an`), and deeds that are accepted by Allah (`'amalan mutaqabbalan`). Finally, it concludes with the request for an answered prayer (`du'aa'an mustajaaban`), encompassing all needs. This comprehensive request demonstrates the breadth of a believer's reliance on Allah for both worldly and eternal well-being.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Mas'ud: He said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Whoever says: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka sabran 'alal-qadaa', wa ridan ba'dal-mawt, wa 'ayshan su'adaa', wa meetatan shuhadaa', wa nasran ma'ar-rahmah, wa hayatan tayyibah, wa rizqan wasi'an, wa 'ilman naafi'an, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan, wa du'aa'an mustajaaban. Allahumma aameen.' then he says: 'O Allah, I ask You for patience with Your decree, contentment after death, a happy life, martyrdom, victory with mercy, goodly life, abundant provision, beneficial knowledge, accepted deeds, and an answered prayer. O Allah, Amen.'" (Sunan Ibn Majah, Book 11, Hadith 3855)