When you’re in desperate need of help, distressed or under great difficulty, call upon Al-Mujeeb.

The Prophet ﷺ said, “Allah is conscientious and generous. He is shy to return the outstretched hands of his servant empty and disappointed.” (Tirmidhi)

When you feel strapped for time, money or capacity, call on Al-Wakeel.

Place your trust in Allah and repeat: “Hasbunallah wa ni’mal wakeel (Sufficient for us is Allah and [He is] the best Disposer of Affairs).” (Surah Ali ‘Imran 3:173)

When you find yourself lacking in the necessary skills to achieve a goal, call on Al-Jabbar to fill in the gaps and make up your deficiencies.

How perfect He is, The Possessor of total power, sovereignty, magnificence and grandeur.

When you want to improve your relationship and connection with Allah. Ask Al-Fattah to open your heart to Him.

Ya Fattah grant me a deep understanding of Your religion and make it a means of my nearness to you.

When you need someone to bail you out of distress, call on Al-Wali.

أَنتَ وَلِيُّنَا فَٱغْفِرْ لَنَا وَٱرْحَمْنَا ۖ وَأَنتَ خَيْرُ ٱلْغَـٰفِرِينَ

Anta Walliyyunā fa-ghfir lanā war-ḥamnā wa Anta khayrul-ghāfirīn

“You are our Protector, so forgive us and have mercy upon us. You are the best of those who forgive.” (Surah Al-A’raf 7:155)

When you are in need of security and reassurance, call on As-Salam.

Recite after salah:

اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ السَّلاَمُ وَمِنْكَ السَّلاَمُ تَبَارَكْتَ يَا ذَا الْجَلاَلِ وَالإِكْرَامِ

Allahumma antas salam wa minkas salam tabarakta ya dhal jalali wal ikram

“O Allah, You are peace, peace comes from You. Blessed are You O Possessor of Glory and Honour.” (Tirmidhi)

Whatever illness you or anyone beloved to you may be going through, call on Al-Shafi.

اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ النَّاسِ أَذْهِبِ الْبَاسَ، اشْفِهِ وَأَنْتَ الشَّافِي، لاَ شِفَاءَ إِلاَّ شِفَاؤُكَ، شِفَاءً لاَ يُغَادِرُ سَقَمً

Allaahumma Rabban-naas, adhhibil-ba’s, ashfi wanta ash-Shaafi laa shifaa’a illaa shifaa’uka shifaa’an laa yughaadiru saqaman

“O Allah, Lord of the people! Remove the trouble and heal the patient, for You are the Healer. There is no healer but You; give him a healing which leaves no disease behind.” (Bukhari)

When you are worried about where your next sustenance will come from, call on Al-Haseeb.

Recite 7x morning and evening:

حَسْبِىَ ٱللَّهُ لَآ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ۖ عَلَيْهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ ۖ وَهُوَ رَبُّ ٱلْعَرْشِ ٱلْعَظِيمِ

Hasbiyal laahu laaa ilaaha illaa Huwa ‘alaihi tawakkkaltu wa Huwa Rabbul ‘Arshil ‘Azeem

“Allah is sufficient for me. There is no god but Him. I have placed my trust in Him only and He is the Lord of the Magnificent Throne.” (Surah At-Tawbah 9:129)

When you feel all alone, call on Al-Waduud to bless you with people who will love you for His sake and always remind you of His blessings.

Say: Ya Waduud make me and my loved ones among those who are beloved to You.

When you’re in distress about your affairs, call on Al-Qayyum.

Yā Ḥayyu yā Qayyūm I seek assistance through Your mercy. Rectify all of my affairs and do not entrust me to myself for the blink of an eye.

When you don’t feel secure in your sense of self or your physical attributes, call upon Al-Musawwir.

Ya Musawwir, teach to me love myself the way You fashioned me and just as You have beautified me, beautify my character.

When you’re struggling to accept the outcome of an event or a situation, reach out to Al-Matin.

Ya Matin, nothing happens without your knowledge. Soften my heart and grant me the strength to accept that what You want for me is and will always be what’s best for me.

When you’re about to embark on something new or unknown, call on Al-Basit.

Ya Basit, You give plentiful to whomever You will. Open doors for me on this path and aid me against unanticipated difficulties.

When you’re tempted by your nafs or shaytan to commit an act that’s displeasing to Allah, call upon Al-Baseer.

Ya Baseer, fill my heart with awe and consciousness of You and help me to always remember that You see everything I do.

When you feel things are impossible or too difficult, call upon Al-Muqtadir.

Ya Muqtadir, all power and might belong to You, and nothing is impossible for You. Make a way for me where there seems to be no way.

When someone compliments you, and you feel immense gratitude for the way they see you, give utmost thanks and praise to As-Sitteer.

And say:

اللَّهُمَّ اسْتُرْ عَوْرَاتِي وَآمِنْ رَوْعَاتِي

Allahuma-astur ‘awrati, wa amin raw’ati

“O Allah, conceal my faults and calm my fears.” (Ibn Majah)

When you’re feeling overburdened with the stresses of this world, call on Al-Mu’min.

Ya Mumin, grant us the best outcome in all of our affairs, and protect us from the humiliation of this world and the punishment of the hereafter.

When you’re struggling with the next step to take, call on Al-Wajid.

Ya Wajid, You found Your beloved ﷺ lost and guided him. Direct my affairs and take me beyond where I think I need to be.

When you’re feeling hopeless or defeated, call on Al-Hayy.

And recite Ayatul Kursi (Surah Baqarah 2:255) after each salah today.

When you feel like your worries and complaints are going unheard, call upon As-Sami.

Ya Sami, take care of my worries and grant me ease in my affairs. Indeed, You hear all prayers.

When your heart wavers due to doubt, call upon Al-Hadi.

Say:

اَللَّهُمَّ اِغْفِرْ لِي , وَارْحَمْنِي , وَاهْدِنِي , وَعَافِنِي , وَارْزُقْنِي

Allāhumma-ghfir lī, war-ḥamnī, wa ʿāfinī, wah-dinī war-zuqnī

“O Allah, forgive me, have mercy on me, grant me wellbeing, guide me and grant me sustenance.” (Book 2, Hadith 188)

When you need motivation to keep choosing what’s right, call upon Al-Qareeb.

Ya Qareeb ib-ni lī ʿindaka baytan fil-Jannah

“O The Ever Near, build for me, near You, a house in Paradise.”

When you desires and wants keep taking precedence over what Allah wants, call upon Al-Wahid.

Ya Wahid, I seek Your protection from knowingly associating partners with You and seek Your forgiveness for unknowingly doing so.

When you’re worried about the outcome of an event, activity or work, call upon Al-Qadir.

Ya Qadir, all power and might belongs to you. Grant me ease in my affairs and success in my endeavours.

When you’re struggling to make ends meet, call on Ar-Razzaq.

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا

Allāhumma innī as’aluka ʿilma-n-nāfiʿā, wa rizqan ṭayyibā, wa ʿamala-m-mutaqabbalā

“O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, wholesome sustenance, and deeds which are accepted.” (Ibn Majah)

When you feel frustrated about life, call upon As-Sabur.

Ya Sabur afrigh ‘alayna sabran wa tawaffana Muslimeen

“O The Most Patient, pour upon us patience and let us die as Muslims [in submission to You].” (Surah Al-A’raf 7:126)

When you’re struggling with financial anxiety, worries or debt, call upon Al-Ghani.

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْهُدَى وَالتُّقَى وَالْعَفَافَ وَالْغِنَى

Allahumma inni as’alukal-huda wat-tuqa wal-‘afaf wal-ghina

“O Allah, I beg You for guidance, taqwā (piety), chastity and self-sufficiency.” (Ibn Majah)

When you find yourself constrained by time and ability, call on Al-Mannan.

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ بِأَنَّ لَكَ الْحَمْدَ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ الْمَنَّانُ بَدِيعُ السَّمَوَاتِ وَالأَرْضِ يَا ذَا الْجَلاَلِ وَالإِكْرَامِ يَا حَىُّ يَا قَيُّومُ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ

Allahumma inni as’aluka bi-anna lakal-hamd, lailaha illa ant, al-mannanu badi’us-samawati wal-ard, ya dhal-jalali wal-ikram! Ya hayyu ya qayyum! Inni as’aluka.

“O Allah, indeed I ask You since all praise is due to You, there is none worthy of worship but You, the Bestower, the Creator of the heavens and earth, O Possessor of majesty and honor, O Ever-living, O-Eternal, I ask of You.” (Sunan An-Nasai)

When you’re struggling with dropping a bad habit or a sin, seek help from Ar-Raheem.

رَبَّنَآ ءَامَنَّا فَٱغْفِرْ لَنَا وَٱرْحَمْنَا وَأَنتَ خَيْرُ ٱلرَّٰحِمِينَ

Rabbana amanna faghfir lana warhamna wa anta khayru al-rrahimeen

“Our Lord, we have believed, so forgive us and have mercy on us: You are the Best of those who are merciful.” (Surah Al-Mu’minun 23:109)

When you’re struggling to articulate your needs, call on Al-Jawaad.

Ya Jawaad innī limā anzalta illayya min khayrin faqīr

“O The Most Generous, truly I am in dire need of any good which You may send me.” (Surah Al-Qasas 28:24)

When you are confused about matters whose reality you cannot fully see, remember that Allah knows every hidden detail.

Ya Khabeer, You know what I do not know. Guide me to what is best and keep me away from what may harm me.

When you regret your mistakes and seek the opportunity to change, call upon Al-Haleem, the One who does not hasten to punish His servants.

Ya Haleem, be forbearing with me, forgive my shortcomings and grant me patience and gentleness.

When your heart becomes attached to the greatness of worldly things, remember the absolute greatness of Allah.

Ya Azeem, make Your greatness firm in my heart and help me to glorify You as You deserve.

When you feel burdened by your sins and need to return sincerely to Allah, call upon Al-Ghafoor.

Ya Ghafoor, forgive my sins, conceal my faults and grant me sincere repentance.

When you feel that your good deeds are small, remember that Allah appreciates even deeds done sincerely for His sake.

Ya Shakoor, accept my sincere deeds and help me remain grateful for Your blessings.

When worldly status and approval become too important, remember that true honour belongs to Allah.

Ya Aliyy, elevate me through faith, good character and obedience to You.

When a problem appears overwhelming, remember that Allah is greater than every difficulty.

Ya Kabeer, nothing is greater than You. Make this difficulty small before Your power and grant me relief.

When you seek protection for yourself, your family or your faith, call upon Al-Hafeedh.

Ya Hafeedh, preserve me, my family and my faith, and protect us from every form of harm.

When you are concerned about your needs and sustenance, remember that Allah sustains His creation.

Ya Muqeet, provide for me what I need and bless what You have provided for me.

When you are worried about people’s judgement or injustice, remember that Allah is sufficient and fully aware of every account.

Ya Haseeb, suffice me in my affairs and grant me ease when I stand accountable before You.

When you reflect on the majesty and greatness of Allah, let it increase your humility and reverence in worship.

Ya Jaleel, fill my heart with reverence for You and beautify my worship with sincerity.

When you need Allah’s generosity and forgiveness, call upon Al-Kareem.

Ya Kareem, grant me from Your generosity, forgive my shortcomings and bless me with what is good in this life and the next.

When you need help staying away from sin, remember that Allah watches over all things.

Ya Raqeeb, make me mindful of You in private and in public, and protect me from what displeases You.

When you raise your hands in dua and feel desperate for an answer, call upon Al-Mujeeb.

Ya Mujeeb, answer my supplication in the way that is best for me and make me patient with Your decree.

When you feel limited by your circumstances, remember the vastness of Allah’s mercy, knowledge and bounty.

Ya Wasi’, expand my heart, increase me in beneficial good and grant me from Your vast mercy.

When you cannot understand why something has happened, remember that Allah’s wisdom is perfect.

Ya Hakeem, grant me wisdom, help me trust Your decree and guide me to what is best.

When you seek closeness to Allah and love that is sincere and lasting, call upon Al-Wadood.

Ya Wadood, grant me love for You, love for those who love You and deeds that bring me closer to Your love.

When praising Allah, reflect on His perfect glory, honour and majesty.

Ya Majeed, all glory belongs to You. Honour me through obedience to You and grant me a good ending.

When you reflect on the Hereafter, remember that Allah will resurrect all creation.

Ya Ba’ith, resurrect me among the righteous and make me prepared for the Day I return to You.

When no one knows what you are going through or what you have endured, remember that Allah is Witness over all things.

Ya Shaheed, You are witness to my situation. Grant me justice, patience and a righteous outcome.

When faced with confusion and falsehood, ask Allah to keep you firm upon the truth.

Ya Haqq, show me truth as truth and grant me the ability to follow it, and show me falsehood as falsehood and keep me away from it.

When you have done what you can but the outcome remains beyond your control, place your trust in Al-Wakeel.

Ya Wakeel, I entrust my affairs to You. Manage them for me and choose what is best.

When you feel weak physically, emotionally or spiritually, seek strength from Allah.

Ya Qawiyy, strengthen my faith, my heart and my ability to do what is right.

When you fear becoming weak or unstable in your faith, call upon Al-Mateen.

Ya Mateen, make me firm upon Your religion and give me strength to remain steadfast.

When you need guidance, support and protection, turn to Allah as your true Guardian.

Ya Waliyy, be my Protector, guide me and never leave me to myself.

When you reflect on Allah’s countless blessings, remember that all praise belongs to Him.

Ya Hameed, all praise belongs to You. Make me among those who constantly thank and praise You.

Remember that Allah knows and counts every blessing, deed and matter, even those you overlook.

Ya Muhsi, forgive the deeds I have forgotten and help me use my time and blessings in ways that please You.

When beginning something beneficial, remember that Allah is the Originator of all creation.

Ya Mubdi’, bless this beginning and make it a source of good for me and others.

When you seek a renewed heart or a return to what is right, turn to Allah.

Ya Mu’eed, restore what is good in my heart and bring me back to Your obedience whenever I go astray.

When your heart feels spiritually lifeless, ask Allah to revive it through faith and remembrance.

Ya Muhyi, give life to my heart through iman, knowledge and sincere worship.

Remembering death can encourage preparation for the Hereafter and sincere repentance.

Ya Mumeet, grant me a righteous life and a good ending upon faith and obedience.

When everything around you changes, remember that Allah alone is Ever-Living and never dies.

Ya Hayy, keep my heart alive through Your remembrance and make my dependence upon You alone.

When your affairs feel unstable, remember that Allah sustains all creation and depends upon no one.

Ya Qayyoom, set right all of my affairs and sustain me through Your mercy.

When you feel lost or uncertain, turn to Allah, who lacks nothing and knows every matter.

Ya Waajid, guide me when I am lost and grant me what is truly good for me.

When you seek noble character and Allah’s generosity, call upon Al-Maajid.

Ya Maajid, grant me noble character and enrich my life with faith and goodness.

When your heart becomes distracted by competing desires, renew your devotion to Allah alone.

Ya Waahid, unite my heart upon Your worship and keep me sincere to You alone.

Reflect upon the uniqueness of Allah and strengthen your tawheed.

Ya Ahad, keep my heart firm upon sincere belief in You and protect me from every form of shirk.

When you need something, remember that every creation is dependent upon Allah.

Ya Samad, I turn to You with my needs. Grant me what is good and make my heart dependent upon You alone.

When a situation seems beyond your ability, remember that nothing is beyond Allah’s power.

Ya Qadir, You are able over all things. Grant me what is best and make easy what is difficult for me.

When you feel powerless before circumstances, remember the complete power of Allah.

Ya Muqtadir, there is no power except through You. Help me and decree for me what is best.

When seeking advancement in what is good, ask Allah to bring you forward in faith and beneficial deeds.

Ya Muqaddim, bring me forward in everything that brings me closer to Your pleasure.

When something you desire is delayed, remember that Allah’s timing is based upon perfect wisdom.

Ya Mu’akhkhir, grant me patience with what You delay and make me content with Your timing.

Remember that Allah existed before everything and that all beginnings are within His knowledge and decree.

Ya Awwal, place obedience to You first in my heart and in my priorities.

Remember that all things pass away while Allah remains.

Ya Aakhir, grant me a good ending and make my final deeds among my best deeds.

Reflect upon the signs of Allah visible throughout creation.

Ya Zaahir, show me Your signs, strengthen my faith and help me recognise Your blessings.

When you carry hidden worries or pain, remember that Allah knows what is concealed in every heart.

Ya Baatin, You know what I hide. Heal what is within me and purify my heart.

When you seek direction in your affairs, remember that ultimate authority belongs to Allah.

Ya Waali, govern my affairs with Your wisdom and guide me to what pleases You.

When reflecting on Allah’s perfection, remember that He is far above every deficiency.

Ya Muta’aali, purify my heart from arrogance and help me humble myself before You.

When you seek goodness and kindness, call upon Allah who is the source of all good.

Ya Barr, grant me from Your goodness and make me good and beneficial to others.

Whenever you sin, do not despair. Return sincerely to Allah.

Ya Tawwab, accept my repentance, forgive my sins and keep bringing my heart back to You.

When you witness oppression, remember that perfect justice belongs to Allah and no injustice escapes Him.

Ya Muntaqim, establish justice and protect me from oppression and from oppressing others.

When seeking pardon and the erasure of sins, call upon Al-Afuww.

Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibbul-‘afwa fa’fu ‘anni.

“O Allah, You are Most Forgiving, and You love forgiveness; so forgive me.”

When you need Allah’s gentleness and compassion, call upon Ar-Ra’oof.

Ya Ra’oof, be gentle with me, have mercy upon me and guide me through every hardship.

When you are concerned about power, possessions or loss, remember that all dominion belongs to Allah.

Ya Maalik-ul-Mulk, all ownership belongs to You. Grant me what is good and protect me from what would harm my faith.

When you seek Allah’s majesty and generosity, praise Him with this noble Name.

Ya Dhal-Jalaali wal-Ikraam, I ask You by Your majesty and generosity to forgive me and grant me what is good.

When you seek fairness in your dealings, ask Allah to help you be just.

Ya Muqsit, establish justice in my heart and actions and protect me from injustice.

When seeking unity upon goodness or reunion with loved ones in Paradise, call upon Al-Jaami’.

Ya Jaami’, unite our hearts upon truth and gather us among the righteous in the Hereafter.

When you feel dependent upon creation for what only Allah can provide, remember that Allah is free of all need.

Ya Ghaniyy, enrich my heart with contentment and free me from dependence upon what does not benefit me.

When you seek sufficiency, beneficial provision and contentment, call upon Al-Mughni.

Ya Mughni, enrich me through what You have made lawful and bless me with contentment and beneficial provision.

When something is withheld from you, remember that Allah may protect His servant through what He gives and what He withholds.

Ya Mani’, withhold from me what would harm me and grant me what is best for my faith and my life.

Remember that nothing occurs except by Allah’s knowledge and decree. Seek His protection from harm and place your trust in Him.

O Allah, protect me from harm and grant me safety, patience and relief.

When seeking benefit in your knowledge, work or life, ask Allah for what is truly beneficial.

Ya Nafi’, grant me beneficial knowledge, beneficial provision and deeds that benefit me and others.

When you seek guidance and clarity, call upon Allah for the light of faith.

Ya Noor, illuminate my heart with faith, my path with guidance and protect me from darkness and misguidance.

When facing doubt or an important decision, ask Allah for guidance.

Ya Haadi, guide me to the straight path and keep my heart firm upon Your guidance.

When you reflect upon the extraordinary creation around you, remember that Allah creates without comparison or precedent.

Ya Badee’, open for me ways of goodness and grant me solutions by Your perfect wisdom.

When worldly things pass away, remember that Allah alone remains forever.

Ya Baaqi, make me invest in what lasts and grant me the everlasting reward of Paradise.

Remember that everything eventually returns to Allah.

Ya Waarith, help me leave behind righteous deeds whose reward continues after me.

When you need sound judgement and direction, ask Allah to guide you to what is correct.

Ya Rasheed, guide me to the right decision and grant me sound judgement in my affairs.

When you face delays, hardship and frustration, ask Allah to grant you patience while remembering His perfect forbearance.

Ya Saboor, grant me beautiful patience and help me remain steadfast through every trial.