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2024-12-26

5 Prayers for Seeking Halal and Blessed Sustenance

Sustenance is a vital aspect of life, encompassing wealth, health, knowledge, and blessings in every form. As Muslims, we are taught to always rely on Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala in all matters of sustenance. Through prayer, we express our dependence on the Giver of Sustenance, seeking goodness in both this world and the hereafter, while asking for sustenance that is always halal and full of blessings.

 

As quoted from NU Online, here are 5 prayers that can be recited daily to draw closer to Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala and request abundant and blessed sustenance approved by Him.

 

1. Prayer Before Leaving for Work

 

When setting out for work, it is essential to seek protection and blessings from Allah SWT. This prayer reflects the hope that our efforts will be an act of worship and bring blessed sustenance.


بِسْمِ اللهِ عَلَى نَفْسِيْ وَمَالِي وَدِيْنِيْ، اَللّٰهُمَّ رَضِّنِيْ بِقَضَائِكَ وَبَارِكْ لِي فِيْمَا قُدِّرَ لِيْ حَتَّى لَا أُحِبَّ تَعْجِيْلَ مَا أَخَّرْتَ وَلَا تَأْخِيْرَ مَا عَجَّلْتَ


Bismillâhi ‘alâ nafsî wa mâlî wa dînî. Allâhumma radl-dlinî bi qadâ-ika, wabârik lî fî mâ quddira lî hattâ lâ uḫibba ta‘jîla mâ akh-kharta wa lâ ta’khîra mâ ‘ajjalta

"In the name of Allah, for myself, my wealth, and my faith. O Allah, make me content with Your decree, bless me in what You have apportioned for me, so that I neither hasten what You have delayed nor delay what You have hastened." (Narrated by Ibn as-Sunni)

 

2. Prayer for Ease in Gaining Sustenance

 

This prayer is recommended for those who seek halal, good, and safe sustenance. Sustenance obtained through lawful means brings peace of mind and blessings in life.

 

اَللَّهُمَّ إِنِّيْ أَسْأَلُكَ رِزْقًا حَلَالًا وَاسِعًا طَيِّبًا مِنْ غَيْرِ تَعَبٍ وَلَا مَشَقَّةٍ وَلَا ضَرَرٍ وَلَا نَصَبٍ إِنَّكَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيْرٌ


Allâhumma innî as-aluka an tarzuqanî rizqan ḫalâlan wâsi‘an thayyiban min ghairi ta’abin wa lâ masyaqqatin wa lâ dlairin wa lâ nashabin innaka ‘alâ kulli syai-in qadîr(un)


"O Allah, I ask You for abundant, good, and halal sustenance, without fatigue, hardship, harm, or toil. Indeed, You are capable of everything."

 

3. Prayer for Ease in All Matters

 

Life inevitably presents various challenges in work, business, or daily life. This prayer is a way to seek Allah’s help for ease in all affairs, smooth endeavors, and protection from difficulties.

 

اَللّٰهُمَّ إِنَّكَ تَعْلَمُ مَا نَحْنُ فِيْهِ وَمَا نَطْلُبُـهُ وَنَرْتَجِيْـهِ مِنْ رَحْمَتِكَ فِيْ أَمْرِنَا كُلِّهِ فَيَسِّرْ لَنَا مَا نَحْنُ فِيْهِ مِنْ سَفَرِنَا وَمَا نَطْلُبُهُ مِنْ حَوَائِجِـنَا وَقَرِّبْ عَلَيْنَا الْمَسَافَاتِ وَسَلِّمْنَا مِنَ الْعِلَلِ وَاْلاٰفَاتِ وَلَا تَجْعَلِ الدُّنْيَا أَكْبَرَ هَمِّـنَا وَلَا مَبْلَغَ عِلْمِنَا وَلَا تُسَلِّطْ عَلَيْنَا مَنْ لَا يَرْحَمُنَا بِرَحْمَتِكَ يَاأَرْحَمَ الرَّاحِمِيْنَ وَصَلَّى اللهُ عَلَى سَيِّدِنَا مُحَمَّدٍ وَاٰلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ وَسَلَّمَ


Allâhumma innaka ta‘lamu mâ naḫnu fîhi wa mâ nathlubuhu wa nartajîhi min raḫmatika fî amrinâ kullihi fayassir lanâ mâ naḫnu fîhi min safarinâ wa mâ nathlubuhu min ḫawâijinâ wa qarrib ‘alainâ al-masâfâti wa sallimnâ minal ‘ilali wal âfâti wa lâ taj‘alid dunyâ akbara hamminâ wa lâ mablagha ‘ilminâ wa lâ tusallith ‘alainâ man lâ yarḫamunâ bi raḫmatika yâ arḫamar râḫimîn(a), washallallâhu ‘alâ sayyidinâ muḫammadin wa âlihi wa shaḫbihi wa sallam(a)

"O Allah, You know what we are going through and what we seek and hope for from Your mercy in all our matters. So make our journeys and needs easy, bring distances closer to us, and keep us safe from illnesses and calamities. Do not make this world our greatest concern or the pinnacle of our knowledge. Do not let those who lack mercy dominate us. By Your mercy, O Most Merciful of those who show mercy! May blessings and peace be upon our leader, Prophet Muhammad SAW, his family, and his companions."

 

4. Prayer to Pay Off Debt

 

For those struggling with debt, this prayer is a means to seek Allah's help in gaining relief and fulfilling financial responsibilities.

 

اَللّٰهُمَّ يَا فَارِجَ الْهَمِّ، كَاشِفَ الْغَمِّ، مُجِيْبَ دَعْوَةِ الْمُضْطَرِّينَ، يَا رَحْمَانَ الدُّنْيَا وَالْاٰخِرَةِ وَرَحِيْمَهُمَا، أَنْتَ تَرْحَمُنِيْ فَارْحَمْنِيْ رَحْمَةً تُغْنِيْنِيْ بِهَا عَنْمَنْ سِوَاكَ


Allahumma yâ fârijal hammi yâ kâsyifal ghammi yâ mujîba da‘watil mudldltharrîn yâ raḫmânad dun-yâ wal âkhirati wa raḫîmahumâ, anta tarḫamunî farḫamnî raḫmatan tughnînî bihâ ‘an man siwâka

"O Allah, the Reliever of distress, the Remover of grief, the One who responds to the prayers of the distressed, the Most Compassionate and Merciful in this world and the hereafter. You are the One who grants me mercy, so bestow upon me mercy that suffices me from seeking it elsewhere."

 

5. Prayer to Avoid Unlawful Wealth

 

Avoiding haram wealth is crucial for maintaining blessings in life. This prayer helps us seek Allah’s provision to suffice with halal sustenance.


اَللّٰهُمَّ اكْفِنِيْ بِحَلَالِكَ عَنْ حَرَامِكَ وَأَغْنِنِيْ بِفَضْلِكَ عَمَّنْ سِوَاكَ


Allâhumma-kfinî biḫalâlika ‘an ḫarâmika wa aghninî bi fadl-lika ‘am man siwâka

"O Allah, suffice me with what is halal and keep me away from what is haram. Enrich me with Your grace so I do not depend on anyone but You."

 

Why Pray for Halal and Blessed Sustenance?

 

Prayer is a spiritual effort that every Muslim must uphold. It strengthens our belief that all sustenance comes from Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala. Moreover, prayer brings peace of mind, motivation, and courage to strive through righteous means.

May these prayers bring us closer to Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala and open the doors to halal, abundant, and blessed sustenance. Aamiin Ya Rabbal’alamin.

 

You can also find many daily prayers in the Muamalat DIN app, accessible anytime and anywhere. Download it now!

 

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