رَبَّنَا لَا تُزِغْ قُلُوبَنَا بَعْدَ إِذْ هَدَيْتَنَا وَهَبْ لَنَا مِن لَّدُنكَ رَحْمَةً ۚ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ الْوَهَّابُ
Our Lord, let not our hearts deviate after You have guided them and grant us from Yourself mercy. Indeed, You are the Bestower.
Rabbana la tuzigh quloobana ba'da idh hadaytana wa hab lana min ladunka rahmah. Innaka antal-Wahhab.
When to Read
This is a profound dua for continuous guidance. You can recite it daily, especially after your obligatory prayers (Fardh salah), or during times of reflection like Fajr or Tahajjud. It’s a prayer for steadfastness, so whenever you feel a need to reaffirm your commitment to the Quran, this dua is perfect.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart, fully understanding its meaning. Focus on the request for steadfastness and mercy from Allah. Raising your hands during dua is a Sunnah, particularly when asking Allah for something significant. It’s best recited when you are in a state of purity (Wudu).
Virtues & Benefits
This ayah is a direct supplication from the Quran, taught by Allah Himself, for guidance and steadfastness. By reciting it, you are asking Allah to protect your heart from straying from the path He has illuminated through the Quran, after He has already guided you. It emphasizes reliance on Allah's mercy, acknowledging Him as the ultimate Bestower (Al-Wahhab), and seeking His continuous grace to live according to His Book.