Dua to Purify the Heart from Riya (Showing Off)

October 8, 2026

Kalbi Riyadan Temizleme Duası: Arapçası ve Anlamı

Explanation

This dua, narrated as a tasbih of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, asks for the purification of the heart and of one’s deeds. It combines being cleansed of hypocrisy (nifaq), showing off (riya) and treachery with the wish for lawful earnings, good character and contentment.

Dua Text

اَللَّهُمَّ طَهِّرْ قَلْبِى مِنَ النِّفَاقِ وَعَمَلِى مِنَ الرِّيَاءِ وَعَيْنِى مِنَ الْخِيَانَةِ، فَإِنَّكَ تَعْلَمُ خَائِنَةَ الْأَعْيُنِ وَمَا تُخْفِى الصُّدُورُ، سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ، اَللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِى ذُنُوبِى وَوَسِّعْ عَلَىَّ رِزْقِى، وَحَسِّنْ خُلُقِى وَطَيِّبْ لِى كَسْبِى، وَاقْنَعْنِى بِمَا رَزَقْتَنِى، وَلَا تُذْهِبْ نَفْسِى إِلَى شَىْءٍ صَرَفْتَهُ عَنِّى، وَلَا تُخْرِجْنِى مِنَ الدُّنْيَا حَتَّى تَرْضَى عَنِّى، بِرَحْمَتِكَ يَا أَرْحَمَ الرَّاحِمِينَ

Transliteration

Allahumma tahhir qalbi minan-nifaqi wa ‘amali minar-riya’i wa ‘ayni minal-khiyanati, fa innaka ta’lamu kha’inatal-a’yuni wa ma tukhfis-suduru, subhanallahi wa bihamdihi. Allahummaghfir li dhunubi wa wassi’ ‘alayya rizqi, wa hassin khuluqi wa tayyib li kasbi, waqna’ni bima razaqtani, wa la tudhhib nafsi ila shay’in saraftahu ‘anni, wa la tukhrijni minad-dunya hatta tarda ‘anni, bi rahmatika ya arhamar-rahimin.

Meaning

O Allah, purify my heart from hypocrisy, my deeds from showing off and my eyes from treachery; surely You know the treachery of the eyes and what the hearts conceal. I glorify Allah with His praise. O Allah, forgive my sins, expand my provision, make my character beautiful, make my earnings lawful (halal), make me content with what You have provided me, do not let my soul incline toward something You have turned away from me, and do not take me out of this world until You are pleased with me. By Your mercy, O Most Merciful of the merciful.

What Is Asked in This Dua

Purification of the heart from hypocrisy, of deeds from showing off and of the eyes from treachery; forgiveness, lawful and blessed provision, good character, contentment and a good ending (husn al-khatimah).

When and How to Recite

Every day, especially in the morning and evening; it is the dua for anyone who wants to examine their heart.

Virtue

The dua contains a request for purification, for abundant provision and for a good ending (husn al-khatimah) all at once; the servant asks not to be taken out of this world until Allah is pleased with him.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which dua is recited to be freed from riya (showing off)?

This dua, which begins with “Allahumma tahhir qalbi minan-nifaqi wa ‘amali minar-riya’i…”, is recited.

What is asked for in this dua?

Being cleansed of hypocrisy, showing off and treachery; forgiveness of sins, expanded provision, good character, lawful earnings and contentment.

Does it include a request for a good ending?

Yes; at the end of the dua, the servant asks not to be taken out of this world until Allah is pleased with him.

Source

Majmu'at al-Ahzab, vol. 1, p. 543.

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Published: 8 October 2026 · Last updated: 9 October 2026