اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ ثَبَاتَ الْقَلْبِ فِي أَمْرِكَ، وَالْعَزِيمَةَ عَلَى الرُّشْدِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ شُكْرَ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَحُسْنَ عِبَادَتِكَ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ قَلْبًا سَلِيمًا، وَلِسَانًا صَادِقًا، وَأَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ خَيْرِ مَا تَعْلَمُ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا تَعْلَمُ، وَأَسْتَغْفِرُكَ لِمَا تَعْلَمُ، إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ عَلَّامُ الْغُيُوبِ.
O Allah, I ask You for steadfastness of the heart in Your command, and resolve in righteousness. I ask You for the gratitude for Your favors, and excellence in worshipping You. I ask You for a sound heart and a truthful tongue. I ask You for the good You know, and I seek refuge in You from the evil You know, and I ask Your forgiveness for what You know. Indeed, You are the Knower of the unseen.
Allahumma inni as'aluka thabat al-qalbi fi amrik, wal-'azeemata 'ala ar-rushd, wa as'aluka shukra ni'matik, wa husna 'ibadatik, wa as'aluka qalban saleeman, wa lisaanan sadikhan, wa as'aluka min khairi ma ta'lam, wa a'udhu bika min sharri ma ta'lam, wa astaghfiruka lima ta'lam, innaka anta 'allamul-ghuyub.
When to Read
This powerful supplication is particularly beneficial to recite immediately after completing the obligatory prayers (salah). It's a moment when our hearts are inclined towards Allah, having just engaged in worship. Asking for steadfastness here helps to solidify the spiritual state achieved during prayer and carry it into our daily lives, protecting us from straying from the straight path.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and concentration after finishing your tasleem (the concluding salutations) of your prayer. Raise your hands if you wish, as is customary for other duas after salah. Focus on the meaning of each phrase and truly ask Allah to grant you these qualities.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a profound request for spiritual resilience. It asks for: 1. **Steadfastness of the Heart (ثبات القلب):** The ability to remain firm in one's faith and commitment to Allah's commands, even when faced with temptations or difficulties. 2. **Resolve in Righteousness (العزيمة على الرشد):** The determination to follow the path of guidance and truth. 3. **Gratitude for Blessings (شكر نعمتك):** The ability to recognize and be thankful for Allah's countless favors, which in turn strengthens faith. 4. **Excellence in Worship (حسن عبادتك):** The capacity to worship Allah in a way that is pleasing to Him. 5. **A Sound Heart and Truthful Tongue (قلبًا سليمًا ولسانًا صادقًا):** Essential qualities for a believer, ensuring inner purity and outward honesty. By seeking these, we aim to maintain a strong connection with Allah beyond the prayer mat.
Source & Authentication
The Hadith is narrated by Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) who said: The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to teach us the Tashahhud and also teach us the Dua to be said in the last part of the prayer. 'Abd al-Hamid informed us from Yunus, from Mu'tamir, from his father, from Abu 'Abdullah as-Salmani, from Abdullah, that the Prophet (peace be upon him) taught us: "Allahumma inni as'aluka thabat al-qalbi fi amrik, wal-'azeemata 'ala ar-rushd... (rest of the dua)." He said: "And this is the Dua of the Prophet (peace be upon him)." [Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3402] *Note: While the primary narration focuses on the teaching of Tashahhud and general dua in the last part of prayer, the specific dua mentioned for steadfastness is attributed to the Prophet (peace be upon him) in this narration, making it Hasan.*