Ihsaan Magazine May 2020 Issue - Living your best Life | Page 11

(O Allah, benefit me by that which You have taught me, and teach me that which will benefit me,
and increase my knowledge. Praise is to Allah in all circumstances) [Sunan Ibn Majah]
Du’a for good character
‘Allahumma ‘inni ‘as-alukas sihhata wal’iffata wal’amaanta wa husnal khuluqhi warridhaa bil
Qadar.’
‘Oh Allah, I ask You for health, restraint, trustworthiness, good character and contentment with
the decree.’ [Al-Adab Al-Mufrad]
Evening Du’a Tips
Du’a upon breaking the fast
This is one of the most important times to make du’a, so seize this opportunity. Abu Hurairah
narrated that the Messenger of Allah (SWT) said:
“There are three whose supplication is not rejected: The fasting person when he breaks his fast,
the just leader, and the supplication of the oppressed person; Allah raises it above the clouds
and opens the gates of heaven to it. And the Lord says: ‘By My might, I shall surely aid you, even
if it should be after a while.’” [Jami` at-Tirmidhi]
Another du’a to consider is the du’a the Prophet (SAW) made upon breaking his fast. He (SAW) said
when he broke his fast:
“Thirst has gone, the arteries are moist, and the reward is sure, if Allah wills.”
Du’a for parents
‘Rabbana ighfir lee waliwalidayya walilmumineena yawma yaqoomu alhisab.’
“Our Lord, forgive me and my parents and the believers the Day the account is established.” [Qur’an:
Chapter 14, Verse 41]
Du’a for your family
‘Rabbana hab lana min azwajina wathurriyyatina qurrata a’yunin waj’alna lilmuttaqeena
imama.’
“Our Lord, grant us from among our wives and offspring comfort to our eyes and make us an
example for the righteous.” [Qur’an: Chapter 25, Verse 74]
Night Du’a Tips
Making a long du’a after witr is also recommended. This is one of the du’as the Prophet (SAW)
would make during witr:
“O Allah, guide me among those Thou hast guided, grant me security among those Thou hast
granted security, take me into Thy charge among those Thou hast taken into Thy charge, bless
me in what Thou hast given, guard me from the evil of what Thou hast decreed, for Thou dost
decree, and nothing is decreed for Thee. He whom Thou befriendest is not humbled. Blessed
and Exalted art Thou, our Lord.” [Abu Dawud]
Du’a for forgiveness
“Our Lord, indeed we have heard a caller calling to faith, [saying], ‘Believe in your Lord,’ and we
have believed. Our Lord, so forgive us our sins and remove from us our misdeeds and cause us to
die with the righteous.” [Qur’an: Chapter 3, Verse 193]
Du’a for guidance
“Our Lord, grant us from Yourself mercy and prepare for us from our affair right guidance.”
[Qur’an: Chapter 18, Verse 10]