Should You Ask Allah to Be Rich? | Dr. Omar Suleiman

In this thought-provoking reminder, Dr. Omar Suleiman answers a question that many Muslims quietly wonder: “Is it okay to make duʿā to get rich?” The Prophet ﷺ did make duʿā for wealth — but only for those whose hearts could handle it. For example, he prayed for Anas ibn Mālik (RA): “Allāhumma akthir mālah” — “O Allah, increase his wealth.” Why? Because the Prophet ﷺ knew that Anas would use his wealth for good, not be corrupted by it. The Prophet’s ﷺ approach wasn’t to chase more — it was to seek enough, and to ask Allah for barakah (blessing) in what one already has. He said: “He has succeeded who embraced Islam, was given enough provision, and was content with what Allah provided him.” (Muslim) 🌙 The Balance Between Asking and Accepting Islam doesn’t discourage wealth — it redefines its purpose. The goal is not accumulation, but contentment and righteous use. Dr. Suleiman shares some of the Prophet’s timeless duʿās: “Allāhumma aghninī biḥalālika ʿan ḥarāmika.” “O Allah, enrich me with the lawful and keep me away from the unlawful.” “Allāhumma qanniʿnī bimā razaqtanī wa bārik lī fīh.” “O Allah, make me content with what You have given me and bless it for me.” Even a small amount becomes vast when Allah places barakah in it — and a fortune can vanish without it. The Prophet ﷺ also taught believers to make duʿā not only for more, but for better — asking Allah to replace any loss with something superior. 💎 The Core Message Duʿā isn’t just about changing what’s around you — it’s about changing what’s within you. The Prophet ﷺ revolutionized how we call upon Allah: Not as beggars for the world, but as seekers of meaning, gratitude, and divine perspective. 🌿 Final Reflection True richness (ghināʾ) is not in possessions, but in the soul. So when you raise your hands, don’t just say, “O Allah, make me rich.” Say instead, “O Allah, grant me enough, bless it, and make it a means of good in Your sight.” 🌙 Join the 10-Day Series: “Duʿā and Destiny” Explore how the Prophet’s supplications transformed hearts, reshaped destinies, and brought believers closer to Allah in every circumstance. 📌 Hashtags #OmarSuleiman #DuaAndDestiny #WealthInIslam #IslamicFinance #Barakah #Contentment #Richness #PropheticWisdom #IslamicMotivation #Salah #Faith #Taqwa #SpiritualGrowth #IslamicReminder #HalalLiving #QuranAndSunnah #TrustInAllah #Gratitude #Sabr #Dua