اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الثَّبَاتَ فِي الأَمْرِ، وَالْعَزِيمَةَ عَلَى الرُّشْدِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ شُكْرَ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَحُسْنَ عِبَادَتِكَ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ قَلْبًا سَلِيمًا، وَلِسَانًا صَادِقًا، وَأَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ خَيْرِ مَا تَعْلَمُ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا تَعْلَمُ، وَأَسْتَغْفِرُكَ لِمَا تَعْلَمُ.
O Allah, I ask You for steadfastness in all matters, and determination in guidance. I ask You to enable me to be grateful for Your blessings and to worship You in the best way. I ask You for a sound heart and a truthful tongue. I ask You for the good of what You know, and I seek refuge in You from the evil of what You know. And I ask Your forgiveness for what You know.
Allahumma inni as'alukal-thabat fil-amr, wal-'azeemata 'alar-rushd, wa as'aluka shukra ni'matik, wa husna 'ibadatik, wa as'aluka qalban saleeman, wa lisaanan sadiqan, wa as'aluka min khairi ma ta'lam, wa a'udhu bika min sharri ma ta'lam, wa astaghfiruka lima ta'lam.
When to Read
This powerful dua is perfect to recite whenever you feel a wavering in your resolve, are facing a situation that tests your commitment to truth, or need strength to speak up for what is right. It's especially relevant before embarking on a challenging endeavor where integrity is key, or when surrounded by influences that might sway you from the path of goodness.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and presence of heart. Imagine Allah (SWT) listening to your supplication. Visualize the qualities you are asking for – steadfastness, determination, gratitude, excellent worship, a pure heart, and a truthful tongue. Make this a regular part of your daily supplications, perhaps after your obligatory prayers, to continuously nurture these virtues within yourself.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua cultivates essential qualities for a believer. Asking for 'steadfastness in all matters' and 'determination in guidance' directly addresses the need for courage and firmness, especially when standing for truth. The request for 'gratitude for Your blessings' and 'worship You in the best way' grounds this strength in thankfulness and proper devotion. Furthermore, seeking a 'sound heart' and 'truthful tongue' are foundational to integrity. It encompasses asking for good, seeking refuge from evil, and acknowledging one's shortcomings with a sincere request for forgiveness, reflecting complete reliance on Allah (SWT).
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah bin Mas'ud: The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to supplicate: "Allahumma inni as'alukal-thabat fil-amr, wal-'azeemata 'alar-rushd, wa as'aluka shukra ni'matik, wa husna 'ibadatik, wa as'aluka qalban saleeman, wa lisaanan sadiqan, wa as'aluka min khairi ma ta'lam, wa a'udhu bika min sharri ma ta'lam, wa astaghfiruka lima ta'lam." (O Allah, I ask You for steadfastness in all matters, and determination in guidance. I ask You to enable me to be grateful for Your blessings and to worship You in the best way. I ask You for a sound heart and a truthful tongue. I ask You for the good of what You know, and I seek refuge in You from the evil of what You know. And I ask Your forgiveness for what You know.)