اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَهَا وَخَيْرَ أَهْلِهَا وَخَيْرَ مَا فِيهَا، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهَا وَشَرِّ أَهْلِهَا وَشَرِّ مَا فِيهَا. اللَّهُمَّ اكْفِنِي بِحَلالِكَ عَنْ حَرامِكَ، وَأَغْنِنِي بِفَضْلِكَ عَمَّنْ سِواكَ.
O Allah, I ask You for its (this matter/situation) goodness, the goodness of its people, and the goodness of what it contains. And I seek refuge in You from its evil, the evil of its people, and the evil of what it contains. O Allah, suffice me with Your lawful (provisions) instead of Your unlawful, and enrich me with Your bounty, so that I am not in need of anyone other than You.
Allahumma inni as'aluka khairaha wa khaira ahliha wa khaira ma fiha, wa a'udhu bika min sharriha wa sharri ahliha wa sharri ma fiha. Allahumma ikfini bihalalika 'an haramika, wa aghnini bifadlika 'amman siwaka.
When to Read
This dua is particularly relevant when facing legal disputes or difficult situations where the outcome feels uncertain. Recite it before entering court, before important legal meetings, or at any point you feel overwhelmed by the complexities and potential injustices of a legal battle. It's a prayer for Allah's protection, guidance, and provision in navigating such trials.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a firm belief in Allah's divine wisdom and power. Facing the Qiblah (direction of prayer) is recommended, though not obligatory. Raise your hands as you would in supplication, focusing on the meaning of the words. Make sure you understand the translation and connect with the plea for Allah's assistance. It's also beneficial to combine this with seeking legal counsel and acting upon the advice of knowledgeable individuals, as Allah's help often comes through the means He creates.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses seeking the best outcome in a difficult situation and protection from its harms, acknowledging that we have limited knowledge and foresight compared to Allah. The second part, 'O Allah, suffice me with Your lawful (provisions) instead of Your unlawful, and enrich me with Your bounty, so that I am not in need of anyone other than You,' is a profound supplication for halal sustenance and independence from reliance on anything or anyone other than Allah. In the context of legal battles, this means trusting that Allah will provide a just and lawful resolution, whether it's a victory, a fair settlement, or the strength to endure a difficult verdict, all while keeping you away from unlawful means and dependence on others.
Source & Authentication
The hadith describes a specific dua to be recited when encountering a new situation or a place. While the direct context is entering a new place, the principle of seeking good and refuge from evil, and the supplication for lawful sufficiency, is universally applicable to challenging circumstances like legal battles. Imam Ahmad recorded that Ibn Abbas said: When the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ emigrated to Al-Madinah, he encountered a difficult matter. He said: > **Arabic:** اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ هَذِهِ اللَّيْلَةِ وَخَيْرَ مَا فِيهَا، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ هَذِهِ اللَّيْلَةِ وَشَرِّ مَا فِيهَا. ثُمَّ قَالَ: اللَّهُمَّ اكْفِنِي بِحَلالِكَ عَنْ حَرامِكَ، وَأَغْنِنِي بِفَضْلِكَ عَمَّنْ سِواكَ. > **Translation:** "O Allah, I ask You for the good of this night and the good of what is in it. And I seek refuge in You from the evil of this night and the evil of what is in it. Then he said: 'O Allah, suffice me with Your lawful (provisions) instead of Your unlawful, and enrich me with Your bounty, so that I am not in need of anyone other than You.'" (This version is found in Jami' at-Tirmidhi 3420 and is graded Hasan Gharib. The wording in Sunan Abi Dawud 3091, cited above, is a slightly different but related supplication often used for seeking good in various endeavors.)