Dua for Success in Life
Anas Bin Malik (R.A) reported that Prophet Muhammad(ﷺ) told Hazrat Fatima (R.A),
”What could stop you from listening to the advice I give you? You should say when morning arrives and when evening arrives:
يَا حَيُّ يَا قَيُّومُ، بِرَحْمَتِكَ أَسْتَغِيثُ، أَصْلِحْلِي شَأْنِ كُلَّهُ، وَلَا تَكِلْنِي إِلَى نَفْسِي طَرْفَةَ عَيْنٍ
O Ever-Living, O Self-Sustaining and All-Sustaining, I seek help through Your mercy; straighten all my matters and do not leave me to rely on myself, even for a moment.
اے زندہ، اے سب کو قائم رکھنے والے! میں تیری رحمت کے ذریعے مدد طلب کرتا ہوں۔ میرے تمام معاملات درست کر دے اور مجھے پلک جھپکنے کے برابر بھی میرے نفس کے سپرد نہ کر
Reference: Mustadrak al hakim 2000
Dua for Success in Business
Narrated by Hazrat Ali(R.A) that a Mukatib came upon him and said,
“Indeed, I am not able of my Kitabah, so help me.” He(R.A) asked, “Should I not teach you words that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) taught me?” If you had a debt like Sir’s mountain, Allah would pay it off for you. He(R.A) said: “Say:
اللَّهُمَّ اكْفِنِي بِحَلَالِكَ عَنْ حَرَامِكَ، وَأَغْنِنِي بِفَضْلِكَ عَمَّنْ سِوَاكَ
O Allah, satisfy me with Your lawful against Your prohibited, and make me independent of all those besides You.
اے اللہ! تو ہمیں حلال دے کر حرام سے کفایت کر دے، اور اپنے فضل ( رزق، مال و دولت ) سے نواز کر اپنے سوا کسی اور سے مانگنے سے بے نیاز کر دے
Reference: Jami at Tirmidhi 3563
Dua for Success in Exams
Dua for success in exams is as follows,
رَبِّ اشْرَحْ لِي صَدْرِي وَيَسِّرْ لِي أَمْرِي
O my Lord, expand for me my chest and make my task easy for me.
اے میرے رب! میرے لیے میرا سینہ کھول دے اور میرے لیے میرا معاملہ آسان فرما دے
Reference: Surah Ta-Ha (20:25-26)
How Dua Brings Success
Everyone desires success, whether in their careers, education, relationships, or personal development. While hard work, effort, and planning are essential, the power of dua for success(supplication) can provide an essential spiritual aspect.
In Islam, making dua for success is more than just a request; it is an expression of trust in Allah’s wisdom and mercy.
Making a dua expresses our submission to Allah. It shows our dependence on Him. Raising our hands in dua symbolizes that we realize that success requires the help, wisdom, and guidance of Allah. Dua for success helps us understand that success isn’t just about instant results but also about our future happiness by teaching patience and faith in Allah’s timing.
Practical Tips to Make Your Dua More Effective
Be Sincere:
Make sure your heart is in the right place and that you truly think Allah has the ability to grant your requests when you make a du’a.
Repeat Often:
The more you repeat a dua, the more likely it is that it will be answered. Persistence in prayer is highly encouraged in Islam.
Start with Praise and Gratitude:
Begin your dua by praising Allah with his beautiful names and thanking Him for the blessings He has already bestowed upon you.
Have Complete Faith:
Believe that Allah will answer your dua in the best way, even if the results don’t come immediately or exactly how you expected.
Use the Best Times for Dua:
Some of the best times to make dua include during the last third of the night, between the adhan and iqama, and when it rains.
Aslo Read: Prayer for Healing
FAQs
Can I make dua for someone else’s success?
Yes, making dua for others is highly encouraged in Islam. When you make dua for someone else, angels say “Ameen, and for you the same.” So, praying for others’ success can bring blessings to you as well.
Can Dua Guarantee Success?
Although dua can be an effective tool for achievement, Allah’s will ultimately determines success and it does not guarantee specific results in the way we might hope.
