Translation:
O Allah, enrich me through Your bounty so I need none other than You. Grant me lawful, pure, and blessed provisions. Make me among those who are grateful for Your blessings. Grant me contentment with what You have decreed for me. Suffice me with what is lawful over what is forbidden, and with Your obedience over disobedience, and with Your favor over dependence on others.
O Self-Sufficient, O Enricher, O Most Generous, O Bestower, forgive me, have mercy upon me, and bless me in this world and the Hereafter.
Key Takeaways
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Strengthening Trust in Allah – This dua reminds us that true wealth and sustenance come from Allah alone, promoting reliance on Him over worldly means.
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Seeking Lawful and Blessed Provisions – It emphasizes the importance of halal rizq (lawful sustenance), ensuring our income and wealth are pure and blessed.
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Contentment and Gratitude – The dua nurtures gratitude and contentment, reducing anxiety over material needs and strengthening spiritual well-being.
Practical Applications for Daily Life
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Incorporate into Daily Prayers: Recite this dua after Fajr or Isha to start and end your day with complete trust in Allah’s provision.
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Before Financial Decisions: Whether starting a business, accepting a job offer, or making financial plans, invoke this dua for guidance and blessings.
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During Times of Hardship: When facing financial difficulties or uncertainty, recite this dua with deep conviction that Allah’s provision is always sufficient.
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Teaching Children: Encourage children to memorize and understand the meaning of this dua, instilling gratitude and trust in Allah’s bounty from an early age.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why is it important to ask Allah for sufficiency and independence from others?
A: Relying solely on Allah for provision fosters spiritual independence, reduces stress, and helps maintain dignity without unnecessary dependence on others.
Q: Can this dua help in achieving financial stability?
A: Yes. By seeking halal, pure, and blessed provisions, this dua encourages ethical financial practices and trust in Allah’s rizq, leading to sustained stability.
Q: How often should I recite this dua?
A: There is no set limit, but reciting it regularly—especially in Sujood, after Salah, and during times of need—helps strengthen trust in Allah’s provision.
Q: Can I recite this dua for someone else?
A: Yes, you can make this dua for your loved ones, asking Allah to grant them sufficiency, blessings, and lawful sustenance.
Q: What other supplications complement this dua?
A: You can also recite:
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Hasbunallahu wa ni’mal wakeel (Allah is sufficient for us, and He is the best disposer of affairs) – Surah Al-Imran (3:173)
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Rabbi inni lima anzalta ilayya min khayrin faqir (My Lord, I am in desperate need of whatever good You may send down to me) – Surah Al-Qasas (28:24)
By incorporating these duas into daily life, we cultivate a heart full of gratitude, contentment, and reliance on Allah’s mercy.