يَا مُقَلِّبَ الْقُلُوبِ ثَبِّتْ قَلْبِي عَلَى دِينِكَ
O Turner of the hearts, keep my heart firm upon Your religion.
Ya Muqallibal-quloob thabbit qalbee 'alaa deenik
When to Read
Friday is a profoundly blessed day in Islam, where Allah's mercy descends generously and duas are especially potent. Reciting this powerful dua is particularly encouraged during the auspicious times on Friday. You can make this dua after the Jumu'ah prayer, during the final hour before Maghrib, or at any point on Friday when you feel the need to seek Allah's steadfastness and protection from misguidance. It's a moment to reconnect with your core belief and ask Allah to fortify it.
How to Read
Approach this dua with sincere humility and presence of heart. Understand that you are invoking Allah, the Absolute Sovereign over all hearts. Reflect on the transient nature of our emotions and convictions, and Allah's unchanging power. Raise your hands, speak the words with conviction, and pour out your heart, knowing that Allah is Al-Sami' (The All-Hearing) and Al-Mujeeb (The Responder). Don't rush; take your time to truly feel the words and their profound meaning.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua, frequently recited by our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself, offers immense spiritual protection. It acknowledges that Allah alone controls the hearts and can turn them as He wills, protecting us from doubt, wavering faith, and the whispers of Shaytan. When you make this dua, you are directly appealing to Allah to safeguard your most precious possession—your faith—ensuring you remain firm upon the straight path amidst life's trials and temptations. It is a shield against misguidance and a plea for unwavering certainty in belief.
Source & Authentication
> **Arabic:** عَنْ أَنَسٍ قَالَ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يُكْثِرُ أَنْ يَقُولَ " يَا مُقَلِّبَ الْقُلُوبِ ثَبِّتْ قَلْبِي عَلَى دِينِكَ " . فَقُلْتُ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ آمَنَّا بِكَ وَبِمَا جِئْتَ بِهِ فَهَلْ تَخَافُ عَلَيْنَا قَالَ " نَعَمْ إِنَّ الْقُلُوبَ بَيْنَ إِصْبَعَيْنِ مِنْ أَصَابِعِ الرَّحْمَنِ يُقَلِّبُهَا كَيْفَ يَشَاءُ " . قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ . > > **Translation:** Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated: "The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) used to say frequently: 'O Turner of the hearts, keep my heart firm upon Your religion.' So I said: 'O Messenger of Allah, we have believed in you and in what you have brought, do you fear for us?' He said: 'Yes, for indeed the hearts are between two fingers of the fingers of the Most Merciful, He turns them as He wills.'" > > **Transliteration:** *Anasun qaal: Kaana Rasulullah ﷺ yukthiru an yaqoola: 'Ya Muqallibal-quloob thabbit qalbee 'alaa deenik.' Fa qultu: 'Ya Rasulallahi, aamannaa bika wa bimaa ji'ta bihi, fahal takhaafu 'alainaa?' Qaala: 'Na'am, innal-qulooba baina isba'ain min asaabi'ir-Rahmani yuqallibuhaa kaifa yasha'u.' Qaala Abu 'Eisa: Hadha Hadithun Hasanun." > > — Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2140