Shaykh bin Uthaymin رحمة الله said
"Do not be afraid from the one who makes du'a against you unjustly because the One Who answers the dua is Allāh subhanawatala, He will never help oppressor."
◽[Sharh Buloog al-Maram 2/238]
"Do not be afraid from the one who makes du'a against you unjustly because the One Who answers the dua is Allāh subhanawatala, He will never help oppressor."
◽[Sharh Buloog al-Maram 2/238]
Dua for For Firmness & Victory
رَبَّنَا أَفْرِغْ عَلَيْنَا صَبْرًا وَثَبِّتْ أَقْدَامَنَا وَانْصُرْنَا عَلَى الْقَوْمِ الْكَفِرِينَ.
Rabbanā afrigh 'alaynā sabra-w-wa thabbit aqdāmanā wa-nsurnā 'ala-l-qawmil-kafirin.
Our Lord, pour upon us patience, make our steps firm and grant us victory over the disbelieving people.
Reference: Surah Al Baqarah ayah no. 250
رَبَّنَا أَفْرِغْ عَلَيْنَا صَبْرًا وَثَبِّتْ أَقْدَامَنَا وَانْصُرْنَا عَلَى الْقَوْمِ الْكَفِرِينَ.
Rabbanā afrigh 'alaynā sabra-w-wa thabbit aqdāmanā wa-nsurnā 'ala-l-qawmil-kafirin.
Our Lord, pour upon us patience, make our steps firm and grant us victory over the disbelieving people.
Reference: Surah Al Baqarah ayah no. 250
Dua for the Poor & Needy
اَللّٰهُمَّ إِنَّهُمْ حُفَاةٌ فَاحْمِلْهُمْ ، اَللّٰهُمَّ إِنَّهُمْ عُرَاةٌ فَاكْسُهُمْ ، اَللّٰهُمَّ إِنَّهُمْ جِيَاعٌ فَأَشْبِعْهُمْ
Allāhumma innahum ḥufātūn fa-ḥmilhum, Allāhumma innahum ʿurātun fa-ksuhum, Allāhumma innahūm jiyāʿūn fa-ʿashbiʿhum.
O Allah, they are on foot, provide a mount for them. O Allah, they are naked, clothe them. O Allah, they are hungry, provide food for them.
Hadith
ʿAbdullāh b. ʿAmr (raḍiy Allāhu ʿanhu) narrated: “The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ went out on the day of Badr along with three hundred and fifteen (men). The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said: “O Allāh, they are on foot, provide mount for them; O Allah , they are naked, clothe them; O Allāh, they are hungry, provide food for them. Allāh then bestowed victory on them.” When they returned, there was no man among them, except he returned with one or two camels; they were clothed and ate to their fill.”
Reference: Abū Dawuūd 2747
اَللّٰهُمَّ إِنَّهُمْ حُفَاةٌ فَاحْمِلْهُمْ ، اَللّٰهُمَّ إِنَّهُمْ عُرَاةٌ فَاكْسُهُمْ ، اَللّٰهُمَّ إِنَّهُمْ جِيَاعٌ فَأَشْبِعْهُمْ
Allāhumma innahum ḥufātūn fa-ḥmilhum, Allāhumma innahum ʿurātun fa-ksuhum, Allāhumma innahūm jiyāʿūn fa-ʿashbiʿhum.
O Allah, they are on foot, provide a mount for them. O Allah, they are naked, clothe them. O Allah, they are hungry, provide food for them.
Hadith
ʿAbdullāh b. ʿAmr (raḍiy Allāhu ʿanhu) narrated: “The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ went out on the day of Badr along with three hundred and fifteen (men). The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said: “O Allāh, they are on foot, provide mount for them; O Allah , they are naked, clothe them; O Allāh, they are hungry, provide food for them. Allāh then bestowed victory on them.” When they returned, there was no man among them, except he returned with one or two camels; they were clothed and ate to their fill.”
Reference: Abū Dawuūd 2747
Forwarded from Strivingfor_akhirah
*Salat ad Duha and its virtues*
📚Riyad as-Salihin 1432
Abu Dharr (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Every morning charity is due from every joint bone of the body of every one of you. Every utterance of Allah's Glorification (i.e., Subhan-Allah) is an act of charity, and every utterance of praise of Him (i.e., Al-hamdu lillah) is an act of charity, and every utterance of profession of Faith (i.e., La ilaha illallah) is an act of charity, and every utterance of His Greatness (i.e., Allahu Akbar) is an act of charity; and enjoining good is an act of charity and forbidding what is disreputable is an act of charity; and two Rak'ah prayer which one offers in the forenoon (Ad- Duha) will suffice for all this."
[Muslim].
📚Sahih al-Bukhari 1981
Narrated Abu Huraira:
My friend (the Prophet (ﷺ) ) advised me to observe three things: (1) to fast three days a month; (2) to pray two rak`at of Duha prayer (forenoon prayer); and (3) to pray witr before sleeping.
_If you could not pray Tahajjud at night, do it with Duha_
📚Riyad as-Salihin 1182
'Umar bin Al-Khattab (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (60)
said: "If anyone falls
asleep and therefore fails to observe his Hizb (share) or part of it, if he observes it between the Fajr and the Zuhr prayers, it will be recorded for him as though he had observed it during the night."
[Muslim].
📚Riyad as-Salihin 1432
Abu Dharr (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Every morning charity is due from every joint bone of the body of every one of you. Every utterance of Allah's Glorification (i.e., Subhan-Allah) is an act of charity, and every utterance of praise of Him (i.e., Al-hamdu lillah) is an act of charity, and every utterance of profession of Faith (i.e., La ilaha illallah) is an act of charity, and every utterance of His Greatness (i.e., Allahu Akbar) is an act of charity; and enjoining good is an act of charity and forbidding what is disreputable is an act of charity; and two Rak'ah prayer which one offers in the forenoon (Ad- Duha) will suffice for all this."
[Muslim].
📚Sahih al-Bukhari 1981
Narrated Abu Huraira:
My friend (the Prophet (ﷺ) ) advised me to observe three things: (1) to fast three days a month; (2) to pray two rak`at of Duha prayer (forenoon prayer); and (3) to pray witr before sleeping.
_If you could not pray Tahajjud at night, do it with Duha_
📚Riyad as-Salihin 1182
'Umar bin Al-Khattab (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (60)
said: "If anyone falls
asleep and therefore fails to observe his Hizb (share) or part of it, if he observes it between the Fajr and the Zuhr prayers, it will be recorded for him as though he had observed it during the night."
[Muslim].
When Difficulties Make You Yearn for Death
اَللّٰهُمَّ أَحْيِنِيْ مَا كَانَتِ الْحَيَاةُ خَيْرًا لِّيْ ، وَتَوَفَّنِيْ إِذَا كَانَتِ الْوَفَاةُ خَيْرًا لِّيْ
Allāhumma aḥyinī mā kānati-l-ḥayātu khayral-lī, wa tawaffanī idhā kānati-l-wafātu khayral-lī.
O Allah, let me live as long as life is better for me; and give me death when death is better for me.
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: “None of you should wish for death because of a difficulty that befalls him. Rather he should say [the above].”
Reference: (Bukhārī 5671, Muslim 2680)
اَللّٰهُمَّ أَحْيِنِيْ مَا كَانَتِ الْحَيَاةُ خَيْرًا لِّيْ ، وَتَوَفَّنِيْ إِذَا كَانَتِ الْوَفَاةُ خَيْرًا لِّيْ
Allāhumma aḥyinī mā kānati-l-ḥayātu khayral-lī, wa tawaffanī idhā kānati-l-wafātu khayral-lī.
O Allah, let me live as long as life is better for me; and give me death when death is better for me.
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: “None of you should wish for death because of a difficulty that befalls him. Rather he should say [the above].”
Reference: (Bukhārī 5671, Muslim 2680)
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DUAA TO SEEK KHAYR IN BOTH WORLDS ✨
« اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي وَاهْدِنِي وَارْزُقْنِي وَعَافِنِي أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنْ ضِيقِ الْمَقَامِ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ »
(Allahummaghfirli, wahdini, warzuqni wa 'afini. A'udhu billahi min diqil-maqami yawmal-qiyamati)
O Allah, forgive me, guide me, grant me provision and well-being. I seek refuge with Allah from the difficulty of standing on the Day of Resurrection.
📚: Sunan an-Nasa’i 1618 | Hasan
DUAA TO SEEK KHAYR IN BOTH WORLDS ✨
« اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي وَاهْدِنِي وَارْزُقْنِي وَعَافِنِي أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنْ ضِيقِ الْمَقَامِ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ »
(Allahummaghfirli, wahdini, warzuqni wa 'afini. A'udhu billahi min diqil-maqami yawmal-qiyamati)
O Allah, forgive me, guide me, grant me provision and well-being. I seek refuge with Allah from the difficulty of standing on the Day of Resurrection.
📚: Sunan an-Nasa’i 1618 | Hasan
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Alhamdulillah, by the mercy and guidance of Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى, we have been managing several channels with the sincere intention of sharing authentic and beneficial information for the betterment of our Ummah.
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بِسْمِ اللهِ، وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ، وَالصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلَامُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ
Dear brothers and sisters in Islam,
Dua is the essence of worship. It is our direct connection to Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى, a means of relief, guidance, and closeness to Him.
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جزاكم الله خيرا
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بِسْمِ اللهِ، وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ، وَالصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلَامُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ
Dear brothers and sisters in Islam,
Dua is the essence of worship. It is our direct connection to Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى, a means of relief, guidance, and closeness to Him.
We are pleased to share with you:
"And your Lord said: Call upon Me, I will respond to you"
A beneficial course by Shaikh Mohammed Tim Humble (May Allah preserve him)
Organized by Dar Al Ber Society, UAE
🔹️This course covers:
A. What the Qur’an and Sunnah teach about Dua
B. The correct etiquette and mindset when making Dua
C. The wisdom behind delayed answers
D. And in the end: life-changing duas you’ll want to carry with you always and some deep, comprehensive & impactful duas that every heart can relate to.
And much more to revive your connection with Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى
🔹️Please note that this course has already concluded, but all materials remain available for those who wish to benefit at their own pace.
🔹️Access the full course (videos + quizzes) Drive Link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1aH5LxNtXqpnSSk49W7Z0HgZ3OyGB5eS1
🔹️How to benefit from the Course:
1. Watch the lessons in order
2. Complete the short quizzes after each lesson.
3. Enter your email if prompted (for records only)
4. Reflect & apply it in your life
➡️We encourage you to begin today and don’t forget to share this with others, so they too can benefit.
جزاكم الله خيرا
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Nabi ﷺ said:
*“Whoever does not ask from Allāh (i.e supplicate to Him for His Bounty) then Allāh is ANGRY with him.”*
[الأدب المفرد ٦٥٨ ، حسنه الألباني]
_Imām al-Munāwee رحمه الله said in its Sharḥ:_
*“This is because he who does not supplicate to Allāh is either the one who has lost hope with his Lord or the one who is too arrogant to ask, and both of these cases warrant Allāh's Wrath.”*
[فيض القدير شرح الجامع الصغير]
*“Whoever does not ask from Allāh (i.e supplicate to Him for His Bounty) then Allāh is ANGRY with him.”*
[الأدب المفرد ٦٥٨ ، حسنه الألباني]
_Imām al-Munāwee رحمه الله said in its Sharḥ:_
*“This is because he who does not supplicate to Allāh is either the one who has lost hope with his Lord or the one who is too arrogant to ask, and both of these cases warrant Allāh's Wrath.”*
[فيض القدير شرح الجامع الصغير]
Attainment of Every Good
اَللّٰهُمَّ إنَّا نَسْأَلُكَ مُوْجِبَاتِ رَحْمَتِكَ ، وَعَزَائِمَ مَغْفِرَتِكَ ، وَالسَّلَامَةَ مِنْ كُلِّ إِثْمٍ ، وَالْغَنِِيْمَةَ مِنْ كُلِّ بِرٍّ ، وَالْفَوْزَ بِالْجَنَّةِ ، وَالنَّجَاةَ مِنَ النَّارِ.
Allāhumma innā nas’aluka mūjibāti raḥmatik, wa ʿazā’ima maghfiratik, wa-s-salāmata min kulli ithm, wal-ghanīmata min kulli birr, wal-fawza bil-Jannah, wa-n-najāta mina-n-nār.
O Allah, we beg You for all that which will necessitate Your mercy and the determination to do all that which will necessitate Your forgiveness; for protection from every sin and accomplishment of every good; for attainment of Paradise and for freedom from Hell-fire.
اَللّٰهُمَّ إنَّا نَسْأَلُكَ مُوْجِبَاتِ رَحْمَتِكَ ، وَعَزَائِمَ مَغْفِرَتِكَ ، وَالسَّلَامَةَ مِنْ كُلِّ إِثْمٍ ، وَالْغَنِِيْمَةَ مِنْ كُلِّ بِرٍّ ، وَالْفَوْزَ بِالْجَنَّةِ ، وَالنَّجَاةَ مِنَ النَّارِ.
Allāhumma innā nas’aluka mūjibāti raḥmatik, wa ʿazā’ima maghfiratik, wa-s-salāmata min kulli ithm, wal-ghanīmata min kulli birr, wal-fawza bil-Jannah, wa-n-najāta mina-n-nār.
O Allah, we beg You for all that which will necessitate Your mercy and the determination to do all that which will necessitate Your forgiveness; for protection from every sin and accomplishment of every good; for attainment of Paradise and for freedom from Hell-fire.
‘Uthmān ibn ‘Affān رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ narrated: ‘The Messenger of Allāh صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ said:
“There is no servant who recites in the morning of every day and the evening of every night,
*بِسْمِ اللهِ الَّذِيْ لا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الأَرْضِ وَلا فِي الْسَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيْعُ الْعَلِيْمُ*
Bismillāh-hilladhi lā yadurru ma’a ismihi shay’un fil-ardi wa lā fis-samā wa huwa as-Samee’ ul-‘Aleem
In the Name of Allah, with Whose Name nothing on the earth or in the Heaven can cause harm, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.
three times, except that nothing shall harm him.”
[1] Abu Dāwūd 5022 and at-Tirmidhi 3388. Authenticated by Shaykh al-Albāni [may Allāh have mercy on him] in Saheeh al-Jāmi’ 6426
Translation: Authentic Quotes
“There is no servant who recites in the morning of every day and the evening of every night,
*بِسْمِ اللهِ الَّذِيْ لا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الأَرْضِ وَلا فِي الْسَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيْعُ الْعَلِيْمُ*
Bismillāh-hilladhi lā yadurru ma’a ismihi shay’un fil-ardi wa lā fis-samā wa huwa as-Samee’ ul-‘Aleem
In the Name of Allah, with Whose Name nothing on the earth or in the Heaven can cause harm, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.
three times, except that nothing shall harm him.”
[1] Abu Dāwūd 5022 and at-Tirmidhi 3388. Authenticated by Shaykh al-Albāni [may Allāh have mercy on him] in Saheeh al-Jāmi’ 6426
Translation: Authentic Quotes
Dua for Protection From The Anguish of the World & Hereafter
اَللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّيْ أَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنْ ضِيْقِ الدُّنْيَا وَضِيْقِ يَوْمِ الْقِيَامَةِ.
Allāhumma innī aʿūdhu bika min ḍīqi-d-dunyā wa ḍīqi yawmi-l-qiyāmah.
O Allah, I seek Your protection from the anguish of the world and the anguish of the Day of Judgement.
Reference: Abū Dāwūd 5085
اَللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّيْ أَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنْ ضِيْقِ الدُّنْيَا وَضِيْقِ يَوْمِ الْقِيَامَةِ.
Allāhumma innī aʿūdhu bika min ḍīqi-d-dunyā wa ḍīqi yawmi-l-qiyāmah.
O Allah, I seek Your protection from the anguish of the world and the anguish of the Day of Judgement.
Reference: Abū Dāwūd 5085
Supplication made against an enemy
اللَّهُمَّ مُنْزِلَ اْلِكتَابِ ، سَرِيْعَ الْحِسَابِ ،اِهْزِمِ الإْحْزَابَ ،اللَّهُمَّ اِهْزِمْهُمْ وَزَلْزِلْهُمْ
Allaahumma munzilal-kitaabi, saree'al-hisaabi, ihzimil-'ahzaaba, Allaahumma ihzimhum wa zalzilhum.
Allah, Revealer of the Book, Swift to account , defeat the groups (of disbelievers) . O Allah , defeat them and shake them.
Reference: Muslim 3/1362.
اللَّهُمَّ مُنْزِلَ اْلِكتَابِ ، سَرِيْعَ الْحِسَابِ ،اِهْزِمِ الإْحْزَابَ ،اللَّهُمَّ اِهْزِمْهُمْ وَزَلْزِلْهُمْ
Allaahumma munzilal-kitaabi, saree'al-hisaabi, ihzimil-'ahzaaba, Allaahumma ihzimhum wa zalzilhum.
Allah, Revealer of the Book, Swift to account , defeat the groups (of disbelievers) . O Allah , defeat them and shake them.
Reference: Muslim 3/1362.
Power of “Istighfar” (A moving story)
This story about “Istighfar” is from the life of Imam Ahmed Bin Hanbal, who is considered as a renowned scholar of Islam and a famous theologian. Imam Ahmed is also considered to be the founder of the Hanbali school of fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence) and is one of the most celebrated Sunni theologians, often referred to as the “Sheikh ul-Islam” or the “Imam of Ahl al-Sunnah.”
During his old age, while Imam Ahmed was travelling he stopped by a town. After the prayers, he wanted to stay for the night in the masjid yard because he didn’t know anyone in the town. Owing to his humility, he hadn’t introduced himself to anyone thinking that if he did, he would be welcomed by many people.
Failing to recognize Ahmed bin Hanbal, the caretaker of the mosque refused to let him stay in the mosque. As Imam Ahmed was quite old, the caretaker had to drag him out of the mosque. On seeing this, a baker from a nearby place felt pity for this man (Imam Ahmed) and offered to be the host to him for the night. During his stay with the baker, Imam Ahmed observed that the baker would constantly recite Istighfar (seek forgiveness from Allah). Imam Ahmed asked the baker if the constant practice of saying Istighfar had any effect on him. The baker responded by telling Imam Ahmed that Allah had accepted all of his duas (supplications), except one. When he asked him what dua was it that hadn’t been accepted, the baker replied that he had been asking Allah to provide him the privilege to meet the famous scholar Imam Ahmed bin Hanbal.
On this, Imam Ahmed bin Hanbal said that Allah had not only listened to his dua but had dragged him onto his (the baker’s) doorsteps. [Summarized from Al Jumuah magazine, vol 19, issue 7]
This story is a reminder of the power of saying Istighfar (seeking forgiveness) frequently. Let’s remember that the prophet used to say Istighfar frequently during the day.
Tafseer Al-Qurtubi states:
A man complained to Al-Hasan about a drought, and he said to him: “Pray to Allah for forgiveness.”
Another man complained to him of poverty and he said to him: “Pray to Allah to forgive you.”
Another man said to him: “Pray to Allah to bless me with a child.” He said: “Pray to Allah for forgiveness.”
Another complained to him that his garden was dry. He said to him: “Pray to Allah for forgiveness.”
He was asked about it and he said: “This is not my personal opinion, for Allah says in Surah Nooh (interpretation of the meaning): ‘Ask forgiveness from your Lord, verily, He is Oft Forgiving; He will send rain to you in abundance. And give you increase in wealth and children, and bestow on you gardens and bestow on you rivers.” Tafseer Al-Qurtubi (18/301-302)
One of the narrators of a Hadith was asked about the manner in which forgiveness is to be sought, to which he answered: “The Messenger of Allah (sallallaahu ’alayhi wa sallam) used to say: ‘Astaghfirullah! Astaghfirullah! (I beseech Allah for forgiveness, I beseech Allah for forgiveness)’.” [Sahih Muslim].
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This story about “Istighfar” is from the life of Imam Ahmed Bin Hanbal, who is considered as a renowned scholar of Islam and a famous theologian. Imam Ahmed is also considered to be the founder of the Hanbali school of fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence) and is one of the most celebrated Sunni theologians, often referred to as the “Sheikh ul-Islam” or the “Imam of Ahl al-Sunnah.”
During his old age, while Imam Ahmed was travelling he stopped by a town. After the prayers, he wanted to stay for the night in the masjid yard because he didn’t know anyone in the town. Owing to his humility, he hadn’t introduced himself to anyone thinking that if he did, he would be welcomed by many people.
Failing to recognize Ahmed bin Hanbal, the caretaker of the mosque refused to let him stay in the mosque. As Imam Ahmed was quite old, the caretaker had to drag him out of the mosque. On seeing this, a baker from a nearby place felt pity for this man (Imam Ahmed) and offered to be the host to him for the night. During his stay with the baker, Imam Ahmed observed that the baker would constantly recite Istighfar (seek forgiveness from Allah). Imam Ahmed asked the baker if the constant practice of saying Istighfar had any effect on him. The baker responded by telling Imam Ahmed that Allah had accepted all of his duas (supplications), except one. When he asked him what dua was it that hadn’t been accepted, the baker replied that he had been asking Allah to provide him the privilege to meet the famous scholar Imam Ahmed bin Hanbal.
On this, Imam Ahmed bin Hanbal said that Allah had not only listened to his dua but had dragged him onto his (the baker’s) doorsteps. [Summarized from Al Jumuah magazine, vol 19, issue 7]
This story is a reminder of the power of saying Istighfar (seeking forgiveness) frequently. Let’s remember that the prophet used to say Istighfar frequently during the day.
Tafseer Al-Qurtubi states:
A man complained to Al-Hasan about a drought, and he said to him: “Pray to Allah for forgiveness.”
Another man complained to him of poverty and he said to him: “Pray to Allah to forgive you.”
Another man said to him: “Pray to Allah to bless me with a child.” He said: “Pray to Allah for forgiveness.”
Another complained to him that his garden was dry. He said to him: “Pray to Allah for forgiveness.”
He was asked about it and he said: “This is not my personal opinion, for Allah says in Surah Nooh (interpretation of the meaning): ‘Ask forgiveness from your Lord, verily, He is Oft Forgiving; He will send rain to you in abundance. And give you increase in wealth and children, and bestow on you gardens and bestow on you rivers.” Tafseer Al-Qurtubi (18/301-302)
One of the narrators of a Hadith was asked about the manner in which forgiveness is to be sought, to which he answered: “The Messenger of Allah (sallallaahu ’alayhi wa sallam) used to say: ‘Astaghfirullah! Astaghfirullah! (I beseech Allah for forgiveness, I beseech Allah for forgiveness)’.” [Sahih Muslim].
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Dua for Forgiveness, Mercy & Guidance
اَللّٰهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِيْ ، وَارْحَمْنِيْ ، وَعَافِنيْ ، وَاهْدِنِيْ وَارْزُقْنِيْ.
Allāhumma-ghfir lī, war-ḥamnī, wa ʿāfinī, wah-dinī war-zuqnī.
O Allah, forgive me, have mercy on me, grant me wellbeing, guide me and grant me sustenance.
Reference:
ʿAbdullāh b. ʿAbbās (radiy Allāhū ‘anhumā): “The Prophet ﷺ used to say [the above] between the two prostrations.” (Abū Dāwūd 850)
اَللّٰهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِيْ ، وَارْحَمْنِيْ ، وَعَافِنيْ ، وَاهْدِنِيْ وَارْزُقْنِيْ.
Allāhumma-ghfir lī, war-ḥamnī, wa ʿāfinī, wah-dinī war-zuqnī.
O Allah, forgive me, have mercy on me, grant me wellbeing, guide me and grant me sustenance.
Reference:
ʿAbdullāh b. ʿAbbās (radiy Allāhū ‘anhumā): “The Prophet ﷺ used to say [the above] between the two prostrations.” (Abū Dāwūd 850)
One solution to all your problems...
A man once came to Imam Hasan al-Basri (May Allah be pleased with him) and complained to him: “The sky does not shower us with rain, what must we do?.” He replied: “Seek Allah’s forgiveness" (say Astaghfirullah).
Then another person came to him and said, “I am very poor, I need wealth, what must I do?.” He replied: “Seek Allah’s forgiveness." Then another person came to him and complained, “My wife is barren; she cannot bear children, we want to get children, what must we do?.” He replied: “Seek Allah’s forgiveness."
The people who were present, said to Imam Hasan al-Basri: “Every time a person came to you complaining about different things, yet you instructed them to seek Allah’s forgiveness?”
The Imam said, “Have you not read the statement of Allah? 'I said "Ask forgiveness of your Lord. Truly He is Oft-Forgiving. He will send rain to you in abundance; increase you in wealth and children; grant you gardens and bestow on you rivers."' [Nuh 71:10-12]
A man once came to Imam Hasan al-Basri (May Allah be pleased with him) and complained to him: “The sky does not shower us with rain, what must we do?.” He replied: “Seek Allah’s forgiveness" (say Astaghfirullah).
Then another person came to him and said, “I am very poor, I need wealth, what must I do?.” He replied: “Seek Allah’s forgiveness." Then another person came to him and complained, “My wife is barren; she cannot bear children, we want to get children, what must we do?.” He replied: “Seek Allah’s forgiveness."
The people who were present, said to Imam Hasan al-Basri: “Every time a person came to you complaining about different things, yet you instructed them to seek Allah’s forgiveness?”
The Imam said, “Have you not read the statement of Allah? 'I said "Ask forgiveness of your Lord. Truly He is Oft-Forgiving. He will send rain to you in abundance; increase you in wealth and children; grant you gardens and bestow on you rivers."' [Nuh 71:10-12]