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 إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ عَلَّامُ الْغُيُوبِ
O Allah, I ask You for steadfastness in all affairs, and firmness in guidance; I ask You for the means to be grateful for Your blessings, and to worship You in the best manner. I ask You for a sound heart and a truthful tongue. I ask You for all the good You know, and I seek refuge in You from all the evil You know, and I ask Your forgiveness for all that You know. Verily, You are the Knower of unseen things.
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 saduqan, wa as'aluka min khairi ma ta'lam, wa a'udhu bika min sharri ma ta'lam, wa astaghfiruka lima ta'lam innaka anta 'allamul-ghuyoob.
When to Read
This is a comprehensive dua that can be recited at any time, but it is particularly fitting to supplicate with it after obligatory prayers, during the late hours of the night, or whenever you feel the need to seek Allah's help in maintaining truthfulness in your intentions, words, and deeds. It's a prayer for fundamental spiritual strength.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a heartfelt conviction. Raise your hands as you would during supplication. Begin by praising Allah and sending blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Utter the words clearly, reflecting on their meaning. It's essential to couple this dua with sincere effort to embody truthfulness in your life. The Prophet ﷺ taught us that supplication is the weapon of the believer, but it must be accompanied by action.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a profound request for inner strength and integrity. By asking for 'steadfastness in all affairs' and 'firmness in guidance,' we seek Allah's help to remain upright and unwavering, especially during trials. The request for a 'sound heart' and 'truthful tongue' directly addresses the core of sincerity and honesty, which are foundational to a believer's character. Truthfulness in speech is not just about avoiding lies; it extends to speaking kindly, constructively, and truthfully. Truthfulness in action means aligning our deeds with our intentions and with what Allah loves. This dua, by its comprehensive nature, helps us seek Allah's assistance in every aspect of our lives, ensuring our commitment to truth.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin Mas'ud that the Prophet (peace be upon him) 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 saduqan, wa as'aluka min khairi ma ta'lam, wa a'udhu bika min sharri ma ta'lam, wa astaghfiruka lima ta'lam innaka anta 'allamul-ghuyoob.' He said: 'And this is the wording that the people of the Book and the people of Paradise would say.' (Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3504).