اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ قَلْبًا سَلِيمًا، وَأَسْأَلُكَ أَنْ تَرْزُقَنِي الثِّقَةَ بِكَ حَتَّى أَعْلَمَ أَنَّهُ لَا يُصِيبُنِي إِلَّا مَا كَتَبْتَ لِي.
O Allah, I ask You for a sound heart, and I ask You to grant me reliance upon You until I know that nothing will afflict me except what You have decreed for me.
Allahumma inni as'aluka qalban saleeman, wa as'aluka an tarzuqani ath-thiqata bika hatta a'lama annahu la yusibuni illa ma katabta li.
When to Read
This dua is beautifully suited for recitation immediately after completing your obligatory prayers (fardh). The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ often engaged in supplication and remembrance of Allah after his salah, making this a potent time to seek blessings for your heart and your trust in the Creator.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a present heart. Imagine your heart as a vessel that needs constant tending. As you ask for a 'sound heart,' reflect on what that means – a heart free from envy, malice, and doubt, a heart that is pure and focused on Allah. Then, as you ask for reliance (thiqah), truly internalize the meaning that all outcomes are from Allah, and His decree is filled with wisdom, even if we don't always understand it. Let the words flow from your tongue, but more importantly, from your soul.
Virtues & Benefits
Seeking a sound heart is seeking inner peace and spiritual well-being. A heart that is sound is one that is receptive to goodness, free from the diseases that plague it, and truly submits to Allah's will. Coupled with this is the request for unwavering trust (thiqah) in Allah. When we are convinced that whatever happens is from Allah and is ultimately good for us (even if it's a trial), our anxieties diminish, and our faith strengthens. This dua helps cultivate a state where life's inevitable challenges are met with patience and gratitude, knowing that Allah's plan is perfect.
Source & Authentication
Ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said: 'There are two blessings that many people forfeit: health and free time.' (Musnad Ahmad 20592). Although the full hadith is about blessings of health and time, the context of seeking well-being and appreciating Allah's decrees is where this specific supplication arises from the Sunnah.