The Grateful Effort
As the month nears its end, we ask that our "Sa'y" (effort) be "Mashkur" (appreciated/accepted). We also ask for "Sitr"—that our faults remain covered, allowing us to stand with dignity before our Creator.
Arabic:
اَللّـهُمَّ اجْعَلْ سَعْيي فيهِ مَشْكُوراً، وَذَنْبي فيهِ مَغْفُوراً وَعَمَلي فيهِ مَقْبُولاً، وَعَيْبي فيهِ مَسْتُوراً، يا اَسْمَعَ السّامِعينَ
Transliteration:
Allahummaj'al sa'yi fihi mashkura, wa dhanbi fihi maghfura, wa 'amali fihi maqbula, wa 'aybi fihi mastura, ya Asma'as-sami'in.
Translation:
O Allah, on this day, make my efforts worthy of appreciation, my sins forgiven, my deeds accepted, and my defects concealed, O the best of those who hear.
Sources:
Mafatih al-Jinan by Sheikh Abbas Qummi
Al-Balad al-Amin (The City of Safety) by Shaykh al-Kaf’ami
Misbah al-Muta-hajjid by Shaykh al-Tusi.
