Dua for Prophetic Guidance and Strength in Prayer
Source: Sunan Ibn Majah 3846
اللَّهُمَّإِنِّيأَسْأَلُكَهُدَىالتَّائِبِينَ،وَتَوْبَةَأَهْلِالْيَقِينِ،وَنِيَّةَالْأَبْرَارِ،وَمَعْرِفَةَالْأَخْيَارِ،وَمَحَبَّةَالْأَبْرَارِ،وَالتَّوَكُّلَعَلَيْكَعَلَىالْأَخْيَارِ،وَالْقَنَاعَةَبِالْيَسِيرِ،وَالرِّضَابِالْقَدَرِ،وَالشُّكْرَعِنْدَالرَّخَاءِ،وَالذِّكْرَعِنْدَالْبَلَاءِ،اللَّهُمَّإِنِّيأَسْأَلُكَنَعِيمًالَايَبْلَى،وَقُرَّةَعَيْنٍلَاتَنْقَطِعُ،وَرِضَاكَعِنْدَالْمَمَاتِ،وَمَغْفِرَتَكَبَعْدَالْمَمَاتِ،وَمَعَافَاةًفِيالدُّنْيَاوَالْآخِرَةِ،اللَّهُمَّبِرَحْمَتِكَأَسْتَغِيثُ،أَصْلِحْلِيشَأْنِيكُلَّهُ،وَلَاتَكِلْنِيإِلَىنَفْسِيطَرْفَةَعَيْنٍ.
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Transliteration
Allahumma inni as'aluka hudat-ta'ibeen, wa tawbata ahlil-yaqeen, wa niyyat-al-abrar, wa ma'rifat-al-akhyar, wa mahabbat-al-abrar, wal-tawakkula 'alaikal-'al-akhyar, wal-qana'ata bil-yaseer, wal-rida bil-qadar, wal-shukra 'ind-ar-rakha', wal-dhikra 'ind-al-bala', Allahumma inni as'aluka na'iman la yabla, wa qurrata 'aynin la tanqati', wa ridaka 'ind-al-mawat, wa maghfirataka ba'd-al-mawat, wa mu'afatan fid-dunya wal-akhirah, Allahumma bi-rahmatika astagheeth, aslih li sha'ni kullah, wa la takilni ila nafsi tarfata 'ayn.
Translation
O Allah, I ask You for the guidance of those who repent, the repentance of those with certainty, the intention of the righteous, the knowledge of the best, the love of the righteous, reliance on You like the best, contentment with what is little, acceptance of destiny, gratitude in times of ease, and remembrance in times of hardship. O Allah, I ask You for everlasting bliss, and coolness of the eye that never ceases, and Your pleasure at death, and Your forgiveness after death, and well-being in this world and the Hereafter. O Allah, by Your mercy I seek help; rectify for me all my affairs and do not entrust me to my soul even for the blink of an eye.
Context
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this comprehensive supplication to his companion Ali ibn Abi Talib (may Allah be pleased with him) when he asked him for something beneficial to say. It encompasses seeking guidance, repentance, righteous intentions, and complete reliance on Allah.
Benefit
This dua seeks profound spiritual states, asking Allah for steadfastness in faith, contentment, and protection from being left to one's own devices, which is crucial for maintaining sincerity and focus in prayer.
When to Recite
After the Tashahhud and before the Salam in the prayer, or at any time seeking comprehensive spiritual well-being.