241. Dua For Jannah (Allahumma Inni As Aluka Al Jannah)
Narrated by Abu Huraira (RA): He said: The Prophet (ﷺ) said to a person: what do you say in prayer? He replied: I first recite tashahhud (supplication recited in sitting position), and then I say:
Dua For Jannah in Arabic
اَللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْجَنَّةَ وَأَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنَ النَّارِ
Dua For Jannah English Transliteration
Allaahumma 'innee 'as'alukal-jannata wa 'a'oodhu bika minan-naar
Dua For Jannah English Translation
O Allah, I ask You for Paradise and seek Your protection from the Fire.
I can't recite dua as beautifully as you do, not even as Mu'adh! "Then the Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Our dua also carries meaning close to it!"
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا عَفَّانُ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادُ بْنُ سَلَمَةَ، أَخْبَرَنِي جَبْرُ بْنُ حَبِيبٍ، عَنْ أُمِّ كُلْثُومٍ بِنْتِ أَبِي بَكْرٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ عَلَّمَهَا هَذَا الدُّعَاءَ " اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنَ الْخَيْرِ كُلِّهِ عَاجِلِهِ وَآجِلِهِ مَا عَلِمْتُ مِنْهُ وَمَا لَمْ أَعْلَمْ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الشَّرِّ كُلِّهِ عَاجِلِهِ وَآجِلِهِ مَا عَلِمْتُ مِنْهُ وَمَا لَمْ أَعْلَمْ اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ خَيْرِ مَا سَأَلَكَ عَبْدُكَ وَنَبِيُّكَ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا عَاذَ بِهِ عَبْدُكَ وَنَبِيُّكَ اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْجَنَّةَ وَمَا قَرَّبَ إِلَيْهَا مِنْ قَوْلٍ أَوْ عَمَلٍ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ النَّارِ وَمَا قَرَّبَ إِلَيْهَا مِنْ قَوْلٍ أَوْ عَمَلٍ وَأَسْأَلُكَ أَنْ تَجْعَلَ كُلَّ قَضَاءٍ قَضَيْتَهُ لِي خَيْرًا " .
It was narrated from 'Aishah that: the Messenger of Allah (saas) taught her this supplication: "Allahumma inni as'aluka minal-khayri kullihi, 'ajilihi wa ajilihi, ma 'alimtu minhu wa ma la a'lam. Wa a'udhu bika minash-sharri kullihi, 'ajilihi wa ajilihi, ma 'alimtu minhu wa ma la a'lam. Allahumma inni as'aluka min khayri ma sa'alaka 'abduka wa nabiyyuka, wa a'udhu bika min sharri ma 'adha bihi 'abduka wa nabiyyuka. Allahumma inni as'alukal-jannatah wa ma qarrab ilayha min qawlin aw 'amalin, wa a'udhu bika minan-nari wa ma qarraba ilayha min qawlin aw 'amalin, wa as'aluka an taj'al kulla qada'in qadaytahuli khayran (O Allah, I ask You for all that is good, in this world and in the Hereafter, what I know and what I do not know. O Allah, I seek refuge with You from all evil, in this world and in the Hereafter, what I know and what I do not know. O Allah, I ask You for the good that Your slave and Prophet has asked You for, and I seek refuge with You from the evil from which Your slave and Prophet sought refuge. O Allah, I ask You for Paradise and for that which brings one closer to it, in word and deed, and I seek refuge in You from Hell and from that which brings one closer to it, in word and deed. And I ask You to make every decree that You decree concerning me good)." Sunan Ibn Majah 3846 [Sahih (Albani). Ibn Majah 3846]
Benefits of Dua For Jannah (Allahumma Inni As Aluka Al Jannah)
This dua for jannah helps a Muslim ask Allah for the best place in akhirah, keeping the heart full of hope, Barakah, and safety from Jahannam in every part of life.
- Allah gives a Muslim hope for Jannah Firdaus with this simple dua for jannah.
- A person finds safety from Jahannam by asking with allahumma inni as aluka.
- This Islamic dua brings Barakah and keeps the heart strong in Amal and Iman.
- Dua for jannah helps a Muslim remember akhirah and stay away from bad deeds.
- Asking with allahumma inni as aluka al jannah, Allah brings peace in the heart.
When to Recite Dua For Jannah
This dua for jannah is a simple call to Allah, asking for Jannah Firdaus and safety from Jahannam, filling the heart with hope and Iman every time a Muslim remembers the hereafter.
- After every fard salah, Muslims use allahumma inni as aluka al jannah for Jannah Firdaus.
- When thinking about akhirah, believers turn to dua for jannah to ask Allah for mercy.
- Before going to bed, Muslims recite this dua for jannah for peace and Barakah in sleep.
- In times of hardship, believers use allahumma inni as aluka for hope and strength from Allah.
- When feeling scared of Jahannam, Muslims read dua for jannah for protection and comfort.
How to Perform Dua for Jannah
This dua for jannah is a short and easy Muslim prayer asking Allah for Jannah Firdaus and protection from Jahannam. Every Muslim should read this masnoon dua daily to keep hope for Jannah and stay safe from the Fire.
- After you finish your namaz, softly say Allahumma inni as aluka al jannah with full heart.
- When you think about akhirah, use this dua for jannah to ask Allah for His mercy and reward.
- If you feel scared of Jahannam, read this dua in salah to seek protection from the Fire.
- For your family and friends, make this dua for jannah firdaus to ask Allah for them too.
- At the end of your prayer, remember to say this masnun dua to keep your Iman strong always.
Summary
Dua for jannah is a simple Islamic dua where a Muslim asks Allah for Jannah Firdaus and seeks safety from the Fire. This dua, known as allahumma inni as aluka al jannah, is a masnoon dua found in Ibn Majah and is loved by many for its clear meaning and strong hope.
By making this dua in namaz or daily zikr Allah, a Muslim shows true Iman and trust in Allah’s mercy. The main lesson is to always ask for Jannah and protection from Jahannam, as this is the best wish in Islam and brings Barakah in Amal.