Allahumma la Mani’a Lima Ataita Dua is a beautiful supplication that Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) used to recite at the conclusion of the prayer. It’s a form of submission to Allah, Al-Mighty by affirming that no one can prevent what He has given you. or give what He prevented from you.
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Allahumma la Mani’a Lima Ataita Meaning
The full meaning of this dua is “O Allah! No one can withhold what You have given, or give what You have withheld and riches cannot avail a wealthy person against You.”.
Allahumma la Mani’a Lima Atayta in Arabic
The full Dua is written in Arabic with the Diacritical as:
اللّهُـمَّ لا مانِعَ لِما أَعْطَـيْت وَلا مُعْطِـيَ لِما مَنَـعْت وَلا يَنْفَـعُ ذا الجَـدِّ مِنْـكَ الجَـد
and Without the Diacritical:
اللهم لا مانع لما أعطيت، ولا معطي لما منعت، ولا ينفع ذا الجد منك الجد
Transliteration
Allahumma la Mania Lima Ataita wa la Mu’tiya Lima Mana’t, wala Yanfa’u Thal-jaddi Minkal-jad
Dua Source
Al-Mughirah bin Shu’bah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to say at the conclusion of prayer: “La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lahu, lahul-mulku, wa lahul-hamdu, wa Huwa ‘ala kulli shai’in Qadir. Allahumma la mani’a lima a’tayta, wa la mu’tiya lima mana’ta, wa la yanfa’u dhal-jaddi, minkal-jaddu“
Riyad as-Salihin 1416
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “Allahumma la mani‘a lima a‘tayta” mean?
It means “O Allah, no one can withhold what You have given.” It is a Sunnah dua of complete trust in Allah’s decree, recited after the five daily prayers.
When is this dua recited?
Immediately after the salam (closing) of each obligatory prayer, as part of the post-salah dhikr. It is among the Prophet’s regular adhkar.
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What is the source of this dua?
Sahih al-Bukhari 844 and Sahih Muslim 593 — narrated by Al-Mughirah ibn Shu‘bah (RA). The Prophet ﷺ recited it routinely after every prescribed prayer.
What is the spiritual benefit of saying it after prayer?
It anchors the heart in tawakkul (reliance on Allah). No human can block what Allah gives; no human can substitute what Allah withholds. This frees the worshipper from anxiety about worldly providers and gatekeepers.
What does “la yanfa‘u dhal-jaddi minka al-jadd” mean?
“The wealth, might, or effort of the powerful will not benefit them against You.” Whatever status, money, or strength one possesses cannot avail against Allah’s decree.
Is this dua part of the Sunnah after every salah?
Yes. The Prophet ﷺ would say it after every fard (obligatory) prayer. Reciting it routinely is a strongly encouraged Sunnah practice and a central part of the post-salah adhkar collection.
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