اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الثَّبَاتَ فِي الأَمْرِ، وَالعَزِيمَةَ 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 الغُيُوبِ. اللَّهُمَّ أَعِنِّي عَلَى ذِكْرِكَ وَشُكْرِكَ وَحُسْنِ عِبَادَتِكَ.
O Allah, I ask You for steadfastness in all affairs, and determination in following guidance. I ask You to enable me to be grateful for Your favors and to worship You in the best manner. 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. I seek Your forgiveness for what You know. Indeed, You are the Knower of the unseen. O Allah, help me to remember You, to thank You, and to worship You in the best way.
Allahumma inni as'alukath-thabata fil-amri, wal-'azeemata 'alar-rushdi, wa as'aluka shukra ni'matika, wa husna 'ibadatika, wa as'aluka qalban saleeman, wa lisaanan saadiqan, wa a'udhu bika min sharri ma ta'lamu, wa as'aluka min khairi ma ta'lamu, wa astaghfiruka mimma ta'lamu, innaka anta 'allamul-ghuyoob. Allahumma a'inni 'ala dhikrika wa shukrika wa husni 'ibadatika.
When to Read
This powerful dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to his beloved companion Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with him), encompasses a profound request for guidance, gratitude, and righteous worship. It's particularly relevant when reflecting on the blessings Allah has bestowed upon us, including the invaluable gift of Islamic brotherhood. Recite it during your daily supplications, especially after completing prayers, or at any time you feel a deep sense of appreciation for the bonds of faith that unite us.
How to Read
This dua should be recited with sincerity and a heart full of conviction. Raise your hands as the Prophet ﷺ did when making supplication. Speak directly to Allah, acknowledging His greatness and your dependence on Him. Meditate on each phrase, understanding its meaning and internalizing its request. It's best recited after your obligatory prayers, making it a natural extension of your worship.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua seeks the highest levels of spiritual well-being. By asking for steadfastness and determination, we are seeking Allah's help to remain firm on Deen. The request for gratitude and excellent worship perfects our connection with our Creator. The plea for a sound heart and truthful tongue ensures our inner and outer selves are aligned with righteousness. Ultimately, this supplication strengthens our appreciation for all of Allah's blessings, including the profound blessing of having believing brothers and sisters who support and uplift us in our journey.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with him): "I said to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ: 'Teach me some words to say in my supplication.' He said: 'O Abu Bakr, say: Allahumma inni zalamtu nafsi zulman katheeran, wala yaghfirudh-dhunooba illa anta, faghfir li maghfiratan min 'indika, warhamni innaka antal-Ghafoorur-Raheem. (O Allah, I have wronged myself greatly, and none can forgive sins except You. So forgive me with forgiveness from You, and have mercy on me. Indeed, You are the Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful).' I said: 'O Messenger of Allah, how should I say this in my supplication?' He said: 'Say: Allahumma inni as'alukath-thabata fil-amri, wal-'azeemata 'alar-rushdi, wa as'aluka shukra ni'matika, wa husna 'ibadatika, wa as'aluka qalban saleeman, wa lisaanan saadiqan, wa a'udhu bika min sharri ma ta'lamu, wa as'aluka min khairi ma ta'lamu, wa astaghfiruka mimma ta'lamu, innaka anta 'allamul-ghuyoob. Allahumma a'inni 'ala dhikrika wa shukrika wa husni 'ibadatika. (O Allah, I ask You for steadfastness in all affairs, and determination in following guidance. I ask You to enable me to be grateful for Your favors and to worship You in the best manner. 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. I seek Your forgiveness for what You know. Indeed, You are the Knower of the unseen. O Allah, help me to remember You, to thank You, and to worship You in the best way).'" — Sunan An-Nasa'i 1304