اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الثَّبَاتَ فِي الأَمْرِ، وَالْعَزِيمَةَ عَلَى الرُّشْدِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ شُكْرَ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَحُسْنَ عِبَادَتِكَ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ قَلْبًا سَلِيمًا، وَلِسَانًا صَادِقًا، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا تَعْلَمُ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ خَيْرِ مَا تَعْلَمُ، وَأَسْتَغْفِرُكَ مِمَّا تَعْلَمُ، إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ عَلَّامُ الْغُيُوبِ
O Allah, I ask You for steadfastness in all affairs, and determination in righteousness. I ask You for the gratitude of Your favors and the excellence of Your worship. I ask You for a sound heart and a truthful tongue. I seek refuge in You from the evil of what You know, and I ask You for the good of what You know. And I seek Your forgiveness for what You know, indeed, You are the Knower of the unseen.
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 lisanan sadican, wa a'udhu bika min sharri ma ta'lam, wa as'aluka min khairi ma ta'lam, wa astaghfiruka mimma ta'lam, innaka anta 'allamul-ghuyub
When to Read
This is a powerful supplication to recite after experiencing the mercy of Allah in accepting your tawbah (repentance). It's particularly fitting when you feel a deep sense of gratitude for being guided back, and you want to solidify that state of faith and ensure you remain on the right path. You can make it a regular part of your supplications, especially after Fajr prayer or before sleeping, to seek Allah's continuous protection and guidance.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart, acknowledging Allah's immense power and mercy. Raise your hands in supplication as is the practice when making dua. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, internalizing the request for steadfastness, gratitude, and a pure heart. It's important to believe that Allah will answer your supplication.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a profound request for spiritual well-being. Seeking 'steadfastness in all affairs' and 'determination in righteousness' is crucial after tawbah, ensuring that the repentance is not fleeting. Asking for 'gratitude of Your favors' reminds us to always appreciate Allah's blessings, especially the profound blessing of His acceptance. The plea for a 'sound heart and a truthful tongue' targets the very foundations of our character and worship. Ultimately, this dua is a comprehensive plea for Allah's continued mercy, guidance, and protection from all harm, seen and unseen, reinforcing the gratitude felt for His acceptance of our return.
Source & Authentication
Narrated 'Abdullah bin Mas'ud: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to supplicate: 'Allahumma inni as'alukal-huda wat-tuqa wal-'afafa wal-ghina. (O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and contentment). And he used to supplicate: Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan. (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and accepted deeds). And when he was asked about the best supplication, he said: 'Al-du'a'u, huwa huwal-'ibadah.' (Supplication is worship). Then he recited: 'And your Lord said: 'Call upon Me; I will respond to you. Indeed, those who disdain My worship will enter Hellfire in humiliation.' (Surah Ghafir 40:60)' 'Abdullah bin Mas'ud said: 'And the Prophet (ﷺ) used to teach us the Tashahhud and to make dua: 'Allahumma inni as'alukath-thabata fil-amr, wal-'azeemata 'alar-rushd, wa as'aluka shukra ni'matik, wa husna 'ibadatik, wa as'aluka qalbansaleeman, wa lisansadican, wa a'udhu bika min sharri ma ta'lam, wa as'aluka min khairi ma ta'lam, wa astaghfiruka mimma ta'lam, innaka anta 'allamul-ghuyub.' (O Allah, I ask You for steadfastness in all affairs, and determination in righteousness. I ask You for the gratitude of Your favors and the excellence of Your worship. I ask You for a sound heart and a truthful tongue. I seek refuge in You from the evil of what You know, and I ask You for the good of what You know. And I seek Your forgiveness for what You know, indeed, You are the Knower of the unseen.)' (Sunan At-Tirmidhi, Book 47, Hadith 3590)