اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ قَلْبًا سَلِيمًا، وَأَسْأَلُكَ أَنْ تَرْزُقَنِي الثِّقَةَ بِكَ حَتَّى أَعْلَمَ أَنَّهُ لا يُصِيبُنِي إِلا مَا كَتَبْتَ لِي، وَاجْعَلْ ذَلِكَ حَتَّى أُحِبَّ مَا أَحْبَبْتَ وَأَكْرَهَ مَا أَكْرَهْتَ.
O Allah, I ask You for a sound heart, and I ask You to grant me trust in You until I know that nothing will afflict me except what You have decreed for me. Make this so that I love what You love and hate what You hate.
Allahumma inni as'aluka qalban saleeman, wa as'aluka an tarzuqani th-thiqata bika hatta a'lama annahu la yusibuni illa ma katabtali, waj'al dhalika hatta uhibba ma ahbabta wa akraha ma akraht.
When to Read
This is a profound dua to make immediately after completing your obligatory prayers (Fardh). The Prophet ﷺ encouraged making supplications after the prayer, as it's a time when dua is believed to be readily accepted. Imagine the feeling of spiritual connection right after submitting to Allah; this is the perfect moment to ask for steadfastness and a heart that's aligned with His will.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a hopeful heart. It's best made while still in your prayer place, perhaps with your right hand on your chest, signifying the heart you are asking Allah to make sound. Reflect on each phrase as you say it, internalizing the request for a pure heart and unwavering trust. Keep your gaze lowered or focused ahead, maintaining the respectful posture of supplication.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua directly addresses two of the most crucial aspects of a believer's life: the state of their heart and their relationship with Allah's decree. A 'sound heart' (qalb saleem) is one free from doubt, envy, and malice – a heart that is pure and submitted. Cultivating 'trust in Allah' (ith-thiqah billah) means accepting His plan, knowing that whatever happens is for our ultimate good and is a result of His perfect knowledge and decree. This leads to contentment and peace, regardless of life's circumstances. By asking to love what Allah loves and hate what He hates, we align our desires with His, which is the ultimate sign of closeness and submission.
Source & Authentication
I found this dua as a supplication of the Prophet ﷺ, narrated by his companion Ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him), though the exact context of its recitation after prayer isn't explicitly detailed in every narration, its profound meaning and structure make it suitable for this blessed time. The reliability of the narration is considered Hasan by many scholars. There are numerous other supplications the Prophet ﷺ made, emphasizing the importance of seeking Allah's help and guidance in all aspects of life, especially after the act of worship.