اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ قَلْبًا سَلِيمًا ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ أَنْ تَرْزُقَنِي ثِقَتَكَ بِكَ حَتَّى أَعْلَمَ أَنَّهُ لَا يُصِيبُنِي إِلَّا مَا أَحْبَبْتَ.
O Allah, I ask You for a sound heart, and I ask You to grant me Your trust in You, so that I may know that nothing will afflict me except what You love.
Allahumma inni as'aluka qalban saleeman, wa as'aluka an tarzuqani thiqatika bika hatta a'lama annahu la yusibuni illa ma ahbabt.
When to Read
This profound dua is particularly potent when recited immediately after completing the obligatory prayers (Fard). The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us the importance of supplication right after prayer, a time when our hearts are most receptive and connected to Allah. Reciting it after Salah, as you are still in the state of remembrance, allows you to earnestly seek these essential qualities from your Lord.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a humble heart. Raise your hands as you normally would for supplication after prayer, focusing on the meaning of each word. Seek Allah's help earnestly, believing that He is the only one who can bestow a sound heart and true reliance upon Him. Ensure your focus is on Allah, remembering that this is a direct conversation with your Creator.
Virtues & Benefits
Seeking a 'sound heart' (Qalb Saleem) is a highly praised state in Islam. Allah describes the believers as those who come to Him with a sound heart (Ash-Shu'ara 26:89). A sound heart is free from doubt, suspicion, envy, and malice towards others. It is a heart that is pure, submits to Allah's will, and is filled with contentment. Furthermore, asking for trust in Allah (Thiqah) means relying on Him completely, knowing that whatever He decrees is for our ultimate good, even if it appears difficult at the time. This dua, therefore, is a comprehensive request for inner peace and steadfast faith, cultivated in the blessed moments after prayer.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to say after finishing his prayer: 'O Allah, I ask You for a sound heart, and I ask You to grant me Your trust in You, so that I may know that nothing will afflict me except what You love.' (Reported by Ibn Majah, and graded Sahih by Al-Albani).