Ma’ruf al-Karkhi’s Supplication: The Secret to Becoming a Friend of Allah by Reciting It Ten Times Daily
Among the sincere friends of Allah, Ma’ruf al-Karkhi (may Allah be pleased with him) recommended a significant supplication aimed at improving the condition of the Muslim community. Regularly reciting this supplication can serve as a means for one to attain closeness to Allah.
The Verbal Form of the Supplication
“Whoever says ten times each day:
- اَللّٰهُمَّ أَصْلِحْ أُمَّةَ مُحَمَّدٍ
- اَللّٰهُمَّ فَرِّجْ عَنْ أُمَّةِ مُحَمَّدٍ
- اَللّٰهُمَّ ارْحَمْ أُمَّةَ مُحَمَّدٍ
“O Allah, rectify the condition of the Muslim community,”
“O Allah, relieve the distress of the Muslim community,”
“O Allah, have mercy upon the Muslim community!” will be recorded among the friends of Allah.” (Abu Nuaym, Hilyat al-Awliya’, VIII, 366)