اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الشَّهَادَةَ فِي سَبِيلِكَ، وَحَجَّ بَيْتِكَ الْحَرَامِ، وَمَوْتًا غَيْرَ زَانٍ، وَقَتْلًا دُونَ نَغْلٍ، وَعَيْشَ سَعَادَةٍ، وَمِيتَةَ شَهَادَةٍ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ اللَّهُمَّ رِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَمَعِيشَةً سَوِيَّةً، وَمَيْتَةً سَوِيَّةً، وَخُتُومًا سَوِيَّةً، اللَّهُمَّ لَا تُشَنِّعْ عَلَيَّ عَمَلِي، وَلَا تُخْزِنِّي فِي دُنْيَايَ وَلَا فِي أُخْرَايَ، اللَّهُمَّ لَا تَجْعَلْ لِشَيْطَانٍ عَلَيَّ سَبِيلًا، وَلَا لِعَدُوٍّ عَلَيَّ سَبِيلًا، وَلَا لِغَيْرِكَ عَلَيَّ سَبِيلًا، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْجَنَّةَ وَنَعِيمَهَا، وَمَا يُقَرِّبُ إِلَيْهَا مِنْ قَوْلٍ أَوْ عَمَلٍ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ النَّارِ وَمَا يُقَرِّبُ إِلَيْهَا مِنْ قَوْلٍ أَوْ عَمَلٍ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ أَنْ تَجْعَلَ كُلَّ قَضَاءٍ قَضَيْتَهُ لِي خَيْرًا.
O Allah, I ask You for martyrdom in Your cause, and pilgrimage to Your Sacred House, and a death that is not a death of fornication, and a killing without disgrace. And a life of happiness, and the death of a martyr. O Allah, I ask You for good provision, and a righteous life, and a righteous death, and a righteous end. O Allah, do not disgrace my deeds, nor humiliate me in this world or the Hereafter. O Allah, do not give Satan a way over me, nor an enemy a way over me, nor anyone other than You a way over me. O Allah, I ask You for Paradise and its bliss, and that which brings me closer to it from speech or deeds. And I seek refuge in You from the Fire and that which brings me closer to it from speech or deeds. And I ask You to make every decree You decree for me good.
Allahumma inni as'alukash-shahadatan fi sabilik, wa hajja baytikal-haram, wa mawtan ghayra zinin, wa qatlan doona naghlin, wa 'aysha sa'adatin, wa miteyata shahadatin. Allahumma inni as'aluka rizqan tayyiban, wa ma'eeshatan sawiyyatan, wa maytatan sawiyyatan, wa khutuman sawiyyatan. Allahumma la tushanni' 'alayya 'amali, wa la tukhzini fi dunyaya wa la fi ukhray. Allahumma la taj'al lishaytani 'alayya sabeelan, wa la li-'aduwwin 'alayya sabeelan, wa la li-ghayrika 'alayya sabeelan. Allahumma inni as'alukal-jannata wa na'eemaha, wa ma yuqarribu ilayha min qawlin aw 'amalin, wa a'udhu bika minan-nari wa ma yuqarribu ilayha min qawlin aw 'amalin, wa as'aluka an taj'ala kulla qada'in qadaytahu li khayran.
When to Read
This is a profound dua taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to be recited upon waking up. It's a moment when our hearts are often most receptive, and we can consciously set our intentions for the day with a focus on the ultimate sacrifices for Allah's pleasure.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a heartfelt yearning for Allah's cause. Understand each phrase and its deep meaning. While it is specifically mentioned as a waking dua, the essence of seeking martyrdom and righteous living can be invoked at other times as well, though this particular wording is tied to the morning. Focus on the intention behind the words.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses a comprehensive request for a life dedicated to Allah's path, culminating in the highest station of martyrdom. It also seeks protection from sin, disgrace, and the influence of Shaytan and enemies, while asking for a good life, a good death, and a righteous end. The earnest desire for martyrdom is a sign of deep faith and a recognition of its immense reward in the Hereafter. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself made such earnest supplications.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin Abi Awfa that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'Whoever asks Allah for martyrdom sincerely, Allah will raise him to the ranks of the martyrs, even if he dies on his bed.' (Sunan An-Nasa'i 3104). This hadith is graded Sahih.