Dua for Provision After Friday Prayer

What Is Asked in This Dua

In this short dua the servant calls on Allah with six of His names: al-Ghani, the Self-Sufficient; al-Hamid, the Praiseworthy; al-Mubdi’, the Originator who creates from nothing; al-Mu’id, the Restorer who brings back to life; ar-Rahim, the Most Merciful; al-Wadud, the Most Loving. For a person asking for provision these names are especially meaningful, because the One who gives provision is a Lord who needs nothing and who also loves His servant.

All three requests rest on a balance: suffice me with what You have made lawful against what is forbidden, keep me away from disobedience through obedience to You, and by Your grace do not make me dependent on anyone other than You. The servant is asking not for much, but for lawful earnings; not for luxury, but for dignity. Provision, worship and not having to hold out one’s hand to people are seen as a whole. That is why this dua is not only a dua for a livelihood but a dua for a dignified and clean life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many times is the dua for provision after Friday prayer recited?

The source recommends reciting it evening and morning at least three or seven times. It is also known for being recited after the Friday prayer.

Whose dua is the dua for provision after Jumu'ah, and what is its source?

The source reference cites Tirmidhi, Da’awat 110. The source book narrates that Imam Abu Hanifa used to recite it and that it has been passed down from him.

What does the dua for provision after Friday prayer mean?

It mentions Allah by the names al-Ghani, al-Hamid, al-Mubdi’, al-Mu’id, ar-Rahim and al-Wadud, and asks Him to protect one from the forbidden through the lawful, from disobedience through obedience, and from depending on anyone else.