اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمَ الْغَيْبِ، وَقُدْرَةَ عَلَى الْبَلاَءِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ الرِّضَا بَعْدَ الْقَضَاءِ، وَبَرَكَةً فِي الْعَقِبِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ الرِّضَا بِالْقَدَرِ، وَبَرْدَ الْعَيْشِ بَعْدَ الْمَوْتِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ لَذَّةَ النَّظَرِ إِلَى وَجْهِكَ، وَالشَّوْقَ إِلَى لِقَائِكَ، فِي غَيْرِ ضَرَّاءٍ مُضِرَّةٍ، وَلاَ فِتْنَةٍ مُضِلَّةٍ، اللَّهُمَّ زَيِّنَّا بِزِينَةِ الإِيمَانِ، وَاجْعَلْنَا هُدَاةً مُهْتَدِينَ.
O Allah, I ask You for knowledge of the unseen and the ability to endure hardship. I ask You for contentment after decree, and blessing in the end. I ask You for contentment with destiny, and a pleasant life after death. I ask You for the delight of looking at Your Face and the eagerness to meet You, without any harmful distress or misleading trial. O Allah, adorn us with the adornment of faith, and make us guided and guiding.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilmal-ghaibi, wa qudrata 'alal-balaa', wa as'alukal-rida ba'dal-qadaa', wa barakatan fil-'aqib, wa as'alukal-rida bil-qadari, wa barda al-'ayshi ba'dal-mawt, wa as'aluka ladhdhatan-nazari ila wajhik, wash-shawqa ila liqa'ik, fi ghairi dharra'in mudirratin, wa la fitnatin mudillatin, Allahumma zayyinna bizinatil-imani, waj'alna hudatan muhtaddeen.
When to Read
This dua is particularly powerful when you find yourself facing unexpected challenges, difficult decisions, or situations that feel beyond your control. It's a prayer for inner peace and acceptance, ideal for reciting during moments of anxiety, uncertainty, or after a significant setback.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a hopeful heart. Imagine yourself entrusting all matters to Allah. It's best to recite it in a state of purity (wudu) if possible, but the sincerity of the intention is paramount. Repeating it regularly can help cultivate a deeper sense of reliance on Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua helps cultivate profound trust in Allah's wisdom (Tawakkul). By asking for contentment after His decree and acceptance of destiny, we affirm our belief that whatever Allah ordains is ultimately for our benefit, even if we don't understand it at the time. It strengthens our faith by seeking guidance and inner peace, especially during trials.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Mas'ud: The Prophet ﷺ used to supplicate: 'O Allah, I ask You for the guidance, piety, chastity, and self-sufficiency.' Another chain states: 'O Allah, I ask You for knowledge of the unseen and the ability to endure hardship. I ask You for contentment after decree, and blessing in the end. I ask You for contentment with destiny, and a pleasant life after death. I ask You for the delight of looking at Your Face and the eagerness to meet You, without any harmful distress or misleading trial. O Allah, adorn us with the adornment of faith, and make us guided and guiding.' (Sunan Ibn Majah 3843)