اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ فِعْلَ خَيْرَاتِكَ، وَتَرْكَ مُنْكَرَاتِكَ، وَأَنْ تُحِبَّنِي فِي حُبِّكَ، وَأَنْ تَغْفِرَ لِي، وَتَرْحَمَنِي، وَإِذَا أَرَدْتَ فِي خَلْقِكَ فِتْنَةً، فَتَوَفَّنِي إِلَيْكَ غَيْرَ مُفْتُونٍ.
O Allah, I ask You to enable me to do good deeds and abandon evil deeds, and to make me loved by You, and to forgive me and have mercy upon me. And if You intend to test Your creation with temptation, then take me to Yourself without having been tested.
Allahumma inni as'aluka fi'la khayratik, wa tark munakaratik, wa an tuhibbani fi hubbik, wa an taghfira li, wa tarhamani, wa idha aradta fi khalqika fitnatan, fatawaffani ilayka ghaira maftoon.
When to Read
This dua is particularly poignant when embarking on a journey to a new land, especially one where the cultural norms or environment might present unique challenges or temptations. Recite it before you depart, or upon arriving in your new destination, as a sincere plea for divine protection. It's a proactive supplication for maintaining your faith and integrity amidst unfamiliar surroundings.
How to Read
Raise your hands in supplication as you would for any other dua, facing the Qiblah if possible. Utter the words with sincerity, contemplating their meaning. Focus on the plea for Allah's help in doing good, avoiding evil, and remaining steadfast in faith, even if faced with trials.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a comprehensive safeguard. It asks Allah to guide your actions towards good and away from wrongdoing. Crucially, it seeks His love and forgiveness, recognizing our human fallibility. The final part of the dua is a profound plea for protection from trials and temptations that might afflict the creation, asking to be taken by Allah before such tests become overwhelming. It reflects a deep understanding of the spiritual dangers that can accompany exposure to new environments.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to recite this dua: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka fi'la khayratik, wa tark munakaratik, wa an tuhibbani fi hubbik, wa an taghfira li, wa tarhamani, wa idha aradta fi khalqika fitnatan, fatawaffani ilayka ghaira maftoon.' (O Allah, I ask You to enable me to do good deeds and abandon evil deeds, and to make me loved by You, and to forgive me and have mercy upon me. And if You intend to test Your creation with temptation, then take me to Yourself without having been tested.) — Reported by At-Tirmidhi, who said it is Hasan Gharib.