اللهم أعني على ذكرك، وشكرك، وحسن عبادتك
“O Allah, help me remember You, to be grateful to You, and to worship You in an excellent manner.” [Abu Dawud – 1522, Sahih by Al-Albani]
One day, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ turned to his closest companion, Muadh ibn Jabal (RA), and said:
“O Mu’adh, by Allah, I love you!”
Then he gave him a gift—this dua. He told him:
“Do not forget to say this after every prayer.” (Abu Dawud)
This isn’t just a dua. It’s a roadmap for a life that earns Allah (SWT)’s love. Because what is success, if not a heart that remembers Him, a soul that is grateful, and worship that is done with sincerity?
- “Help me remember You”—because faith isn’t about knowledge alone, it’s about a heart that never forgets its Creator.
- “Help me be grateful to You”—because gratitude turns even hardships into blessings.
- “Help me worship You with excellence”—because worship isn’t just actions, it’s devotion, sincerity, and ihsan.
Notice how the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this as something to ask for. Because no one can achieve these things on their own. Even remembrance of Allah (SWT) is a gift from Allah (SWT). Even the ability to be grateful is a blessing He places in the heart. Even worship, no matter how sincere, is incomplete without His help.
That’s why this dua is essential. It’s an admission that we can’t do it alone.
So make this your dua. After every prayer. Every morning. Every night. Because the ones whom Allah (SWT) helps in these three things? They have already won.
