اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الثَّبَاتَ عِنْدَ الْمَوْتِ، وَالرَّشَدَ عِنْدَ ضَلاَلِ الأَقْوَامِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ قُرَّةَ عَيْنٍ لاَ تَنْفَدُ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ الرِّضَا بَعْدَ الْقَضَاءِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ بَرْدَ الْعَيْشِ بَعْدَ الْمَوْتِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ لَذَّةَ النَّظَرِ إِلَى وَجْهِكَ، وَالشَّوْقَ إِلَى لِقَائِكَ، فِي غَيْرِ ضَرَّاءٍ مُضِرَّةٍ، وَلاَ فِتْنَةٍ مُضِلَّةٍ. اللَّهُمَّ زَيِّنَّا بِزِينَةِ الإِيمَانِ، وَاجْعَلْنَا هُدَاةً مُهْتَدِينَ.
O Allah, I ask You for steadfastness at the time of death, and guidance when people go astray. I ask You for coolness of the eye that never ceases, and I ask You for contentment after the decree. I ask You for a pleasant life after death, and I ask You for the delight of looking at Your Face, and the longing to meet You, without any harmful distress or misleading trials. O Allah, adorn us with the adornment of faith, and make us leaders who guide others and are guided.
Allahumma inni as'alukath-thabata 'indal-mawt, war-rashada 'inda dalalil-aqwam, wa as'aluka qurrata 'aynin la tanfadu, wa as'alukar-ridha ba'dal-qada', wa as'aluka barda al-'ayshi ba'dal-mawt, wa as'aluka ladhdhatan-nadhar ila wajhik, wash-shawqa ila liqa'ik, fi ghayri dharra'in mudirratin, wa la fitnatin mudillatin. Allahumma zayyinna bizeenatil-iman, waj'alna hudatan muhtadeen.
When to Read
This is a profound supplication that can be recited at any time, but it is particularly beneficial to turn to it when facing hardship, uncertainty, or trials. Recite it when you feel your faith wavering, when faced with difficult decisions, or when experiencing loss and pain. It's also a beautiful dua to make regularly to cultivate a heart that is content with Allah's plan.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart, seeking Allah's help and guidance. It is recommended to raise your hands while making dua, as taught by the Sunnah. Reflect on each phrase, internalizing its meaning and asking Allah to grant you these immense blessings. Remember that dua is a conversation with your Creator; speak to Him from your heart.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua seeks protection, guidance, and contentment from Allah. The request for 'steadfastness at the time of death' and 'guidance when people go astray' highlights the need for inner strength during life's most critical moments. Asking for 'coolness of the eye that never ceases' and 'contentment after the decree' is a direct plea for the inner peace that comes from accepting Allah's plan, even when it is difficult. This acceptance, known as *rida*, is a high station in Islam, a sign of a strong connection with Allah. The dua also asks for the ultimate joy of seeing Allah's Face in the Hereafter, a reward for the believers. Finally, it implores Allah to 'adorn us with the adornment of faith' and to 'make us leaders who guide others and are guided,' signifying a desire for a life lived in accordance with faith and a means of benefiting others.
Source & Authentication
The full context of this hadith often involves its narration in various Sunan collections. The supplication itself is a comprehensive request for spiritual strength and contentment. It is narrated that when the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua, he emphasized its importance for seeking Allah's blessings in both this life and the hereafter.