اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الثَّبَاتَ فِي الأَمْرِ، وَالعَزِيمَةَ عَلَى الرُّشْدِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ شُكْرَ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَحُسْنَ عِبَادَتِكَ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ قَلْبًا سَلِيمًا، وَلِسَانًا صَادِقًا، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا تَعْلَمُ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ خَيْرِ مَا تَعْلَمُ، وَأَسْتَغْفِرُكَ مِمَّا تَعْلَمُ.
O Allah, I ask You for steadfastness in all matters, and the resolve to follow guidance. I ask You to grant me the ability to be grateful for Your blessings and to worship You in the best manner. I ask You for a sound heart and a truthful tongue. I seek refuge in You from the evil of what You know, and I ask You for the good of what You know, and I seek Your forgiveness for what You know.
Allahumma inni as'alukath-thabata fil-amr, wal-'azeemata 'alar-rushd, wa as'aluka shukra ni'matik, wa husna 'ibadatik, wa as'aluka qalban saleeman, wa lisaanan sadiqan, wa a'udhu bika min sharri ma ta'lam, wa as'aluka min khairi ma ta'lam, wa astaghfiruka mimma ta'lam.
When to Read
This is a comprehensive dua that can be recited after completing your obligatory prayers (Fard). It's particularly beneficial when you feel overwhelmed, facing a difficult situation, or seeking Allah's help to remain firm in your faith and actions, especially after seeking His guidance through prayer.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction after finishing your prayer, preferably while still in your prayer spot. Make sure to pronounce the Arabic words correctly. Reflect on the meaning of each phrase as you say it, internalizing your requests to Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is incredibly encompassing. It asks Allah for: * **Steadfastness (Thabat):** The ability to remain firm in your beliefs and actions, especially during times of doubt or hardship. * **Resolve ( 'Azeemah):** The determination to do what is right and guided. * **Gratitude (Shukr):** Acknowledging and being thankful for Allah's favors. * **Good Worship (Husn 'Ibadah):** Striving to worship Allah sincerely and effectively. * **Sound Heart (Qalb Saleem):** A heart free from malice, envy, and doubt, seeking only what is pleasing to Allah. * **Truthful Tongue (Lisan Sadiq):** The ability to speak truthfully. * **Protection:** Seeking refuge from known and unknown evils. * **Seeking Good:** Asking for all that is good. * **Seeking Forgiveness:** Acknowledging our shortcomings and seeking Allah's pardon. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to his companion Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) when he asked him to teach him comprehensive words to say after prayer.
Source & Authentication
Ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) said: 'The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) taught me a comprehensive supplication. I say it in the morning and in the evening: O Allah, I ask You for steadfastness in all matters, and the resolve to follow guidance. I ask You to grant me the ability to be grateful for Your blessings and to worship You in the best manner. I ask You for a sound heart and a truthful tongue. I seek refuge in You from the evil of what You know, and I ask You for the good of what You know, and I seek Your forgiveness for what You know.' (Sunan An-Nasa'i 1304).