اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ فِعْلَ خَيْرَاتِ، وَتَرْكَ الْمُنْكَرَاتِ، وَحُبَّ الْمَسَاكِينِ، وَأَنْ تَغْفِرَ لِي وَتَرْحَمَنِي، وَإِذَا أَرَدْتَ فِتْنَةً فِي قَوْمٍ فَتَوَفَّنِي غَيْرَ مَفْتُونٍ، أَسْأَلُكَ حُبَّكَ، وَحُبَّ مَنْ يُحِبُّكَ، وَحُبَّ عَمَلٍ يُقَرِّبُنِي إِلَى حُبِّكَ.
O Allah, I ask You to enable me to do good deeds and abandon evil deeds, and to love the poor. I ask You to forgive me and have mercy upon me. And if You intend to try a people, take me to Yourself without letting me be tried. I ask You for Your love, and the love of those who love You, and the love of deeds that bring me closer to Your love.
Allahumma inni as'aluka fi'la khayraat, wa tarkal munkaraat, wa hubbal masaakeen, wa an taghfir li wa tarhamani, wa idha aradta fitnatan fi qawmin fa tawaffani ghayra maftoon. As'aluka hubbaka, wa hubba man yuhibbuk, wa hubba 'amal yuqarribuni ila hubbik.
When to Read
Recite this when you find yourself at a crossroads, facing a choice where right and wrong seem blurred, or when you feel the pull of temptation. It's particularly useful when you need clarity and the strength to choose the path pleasing to Allah, especially when it's difficult.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity, focusing on the meaning and the reliance you are placing on Allah's guidance. Visualize yourself acting upon good, avoiding wrong, and seeking His love through your actions. Raising your hands is a sign of supplication, and ensuring you are in a state of purity (wudu) is recommended.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua encompasses seeking Allah's help in performing good deeds and abstaining from evil, a core principle of navigating moral challenges. It also includes asking for forgiveness and mercy, essential for any Muslim. The profound request for the love of Allah and love of actions that draw one closer to Him is a powerful tool for aligning one's heart and actions with the Divine will, providing a constant motivation to choose righteousness even when faced with dilemmas. The prayer to be taken by Allah before falling into trial highlights a deep desire for protection from spiritual corruption.
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 contentment). He also narrated that the Prophet (peace be upon him) used to supplicate: "Allahumma inni as'aluka fi'la khayraat, wa tarkal munkaraat, wa hubbal masaakeen, wa an taghfir li wa tarhamani, wa idha aradta fitnatan fi qawmin fa tawaffani ghayra maftoon. As'aluka hubbaka, wa hubba man yuhibbuk, wa hubba 'amal yuqarribuni ila hubbik." (O Allah, I ask You to enable me to do good deeds and abandon evil deeds, and to love the poor. I ask You to forgive me and have mercy upon me. And if You intend to try a people, take me to Yourself without letting me be tried. I ask You for Your love, and the love of those who love You, and the love of deeds that bring me closer to Your love). (He said: This is a Hasan Hadith.)