Dua for Contentment (Qana’ah) in Everything

Dua for Contentment (Qana’ah) is central to Islamic teachings. It encourages believers to be grateful for what they have and recognize it as a means of spiritual upliftment. This state of thankfulness enhances one’s spiritual growth and brings mental peace and a tranquil heart. 

Contentment in Islam is a state of being thankful for what one has and is considered a means to spiritual upliftment. It also brings mental peace and a heart at peace.

Dua for Contentment (Qana’ah):

Arabic:

أَللّٰهُمَّ قَنِّعْنِىْ بِمَا رَزَقْتَنِىْ وَ بَارِكْ لِىْ فِيْهِ وَاخْلُفْ عَلَىَّ كُلَّ غَآئِبَةٍ لِّىْ بِخَيْرٍ

Transliteration:

Allahumma qanni‘ni bima razaqtani wa baarik li feehi wakhluf ‘alayya kulla ghaa’ibatil-li bikhayr

Translation:

“O Allah, make me content with what You have provided me, bless it for me, and substitute every concealed (evil) with good.”

Another Dua for Contentment:

Arabic:

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ نَفْسًا بِكَ مُطْمَئِنَّةً تُؤْمِنُ بِلِقَائِكَ وَتَرْضَى بِقَضَائِكَ وَتَقْنَعُ بِعَطَائِكَ

Transliteration:

Allahumma inni as’aluka nafsan bika mutma’innah tu’minu biliqa’ika wa tarda biqada’ika wa taqna’u bi’ata’ika.

Translation:

“O Allah, I ask You for a soul that is content with You, believes in meeting You, accepts Your decree, and is satisfied with what You have given.”

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Why is Contentment Required in One’s Life?

1. Importance of Contentment in Life:

• Contentment is essential for peace, harmony, and happiness.

• Wealth, fame, or property cannot bring contentment; without it, people experience anxiety and mental distress.

• Capitalistic and non-Islamic societies, where individuals chase material gains, often lack contentment.

2. Contentment in Islam:

• Islam teaches contentment by advising people to look at those who are less fortunate, to appreciate their blessings.

• Abu Hurairah reported the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said to look at those lower in status to avoid disgracing Allah’s blessings.

• Islam encourages avoiding the obsession with worldly gains and cheating others for material success.

• Running after wealth leads to enslavement by materialism; true satisfaction comes from trust in Allah.

3. Hadith and Prophetic Teachings on Contentment:

• Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) advised against being a slave to material wealth, as it brings misery.

• Contentment is a lasting treasure, and Islam teaches striving for the best while leaving the results to Allah. Here are some authentic hadith quotes on contentment:

1. Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, “Richness does not have many belongings, but richness is contentment of the soul.”
2. Sunan al-Tirmidhi: Fadalah ibn ‘Ubayd reported: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, “Blessed is one who is guided to Islam, whose livelihood is sufficient, and who is content with what he has.”
3. Ibn ‘Abbas and Anas bin Malik (RA): The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, “If Adam’s son had a valley full of gold, he would like to have two valleys, for nothing fills his mouth except dust. And Allah forgives him who repents to Him.” (Bukhari and Muslim)

These hadiths beautifully capture the essence of contentment in Islam, emphasizing the importance of being satisfied with what one has and seeking spiritual fulfillment over material wealth.