18. Dua for success in Deen (Allahumma aslih li deeni)
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to say -
Dua for success in Arabic
اَللَّهُمَّ أَصْلِحْ لِي دِينِيَ الَّذِي هُوَ عِصْمَةُ أَمْرِي، وَأَصْلِحْ لِي دُنْيَايَ الَّتِي فِيهَا مَعَاشِي، وَأَصْلِحْ لِي آخِرَتِي الَّتِي فِيهَا مَعَادِي، وَاجْعَلِ الْحَيَاةَ زِيَادَةً لِي فِي كُلِّ خَيْرٍ، وَاجْعَلِ الْمَوْتَ رَاحَةً لِي مِنْ كُلِّ شَرٍّ
Dua for success English Transliteration
Allaahumma aslih lee deeni alladhi huwa ‛is-matu amree, Wa aslih lee dun-yaaiallati feeha ma‛aashee, Wa asli lee aakhiratee allati feeha ma‛aadee, Waj-‛alil hayaata ziyaa‛datan lee fee kulli khair waj 'alilmawta raa‛hatan lee min kulli sharr
Dua for success English Translation
O Allah perfect for me my religion on which success of all my affairs depends, And perfect my worldly affairs on which my livelihood depends, And perfect my hereafter to which I will return, And make in life for me an increase of all good, And make death for me a comfort from all evil.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ دِينَارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو قَطَنٍ، عَمْرُو بْنُ الْهَيْثَمِ الْقُطَعِيُّ عَنْ عَبْدِ الْعَزِيزِ، بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ الْمَاجِشُونِ عَنْ قُدَامَةَ بْنِ مُوسَى، عَنْ أَبِي صَالِحٍ السَّمَّانِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ " اللَّهُمَّ أَصْلِحْ لِي دِينِيَ الَّذِي هُوَ عِصْمَةُ أَمْرِي وَأَصْلِحْ لِي دُنْيَاىَ الَّتِي فِيهَا مَعَاشِي وَأَصْلِحْ لِي آخِرَتِي الَّتِي فِيهَا مَعَادِي وَاجْعَلِ الْحَيَاةَ زِيَادَةً لِي فِي كُلِّ خَيْرٍ وَاجْعَلِ الْمَوْتَ رَاحَةً لِي مِنْ كُلِّ شَرٍّ " .
Abu Huraira reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) used to supplicate (in these words): " O Allah, set right for me my religion which is the safeguard of my affairs. And set right for me the affairs of my world wherein is my living. And set right for me my Hereafter on which depends my after-life. And make the life for me (a source) of abundance for every good and make my death a source of comfort for me protecting me against every evil." [Muslim: 2720]
Benefits of Dua for Success in Deen
Asking for good in both worlds with dua for success is something Muslims do
- It makes deen stronger and keeps faith safe in every kind of time
- This Islamic dua helps you find balance between this life and the next one
- A strong dua for safety keeps you away from trouble and bad things
- It brings more blessings and barakah in your work and in your life
- Dua for guidance shows you the right way and helps you make good choices
- When things are hard, dua for problems brings peace and makes you feel better
- Dua for wealth and success helps you get more good things and money
When to Recite Dua for Success in Deen
Knowing when to say dua for success helps you get better answers
- After every prayer is a good and quiet time to say this dua
- When you feel sad or have problems, this dua for success can help
- On special nights like Laylatul Qadr, this Islamic dua is even more special
- When you start something new, say this Muslim prayer for Allah’s help
- If you worry about the future or the next life, this dua for success gives you hope
How to Perform Dua for Success in Deen
Reciting the dua for success in Deen is easy for all Muslims
- Start with a clean heart and a true wish to ask Allahfor help
- Say the dua for success with care, thinking about what the words mean
- Lift your hands up and ask Allahfor blessings in deen and dunya
- Say the dua for success many times, after prayers and when you need help
Summary
The dua for success in Deen (Allahumma aslih li deeni) asks Allahto make your faith strong, your life better, and your afterlife good. When Muslims say this Islamic dua, they want more good, less bad, and help every day.
This dua for success gives hope and comfort to anyone who wants to do well in deen and dunya. Saying it often makes your bond with Allahstronger, and brings blessings, ease, and good things in all parts of life.