رَبَّنَا لَا تُزِغْ قُلُوبَنَا بَعْدَ إِذْ هَدَيْتَنَا وَهَبْ لَنَا مِن لَّدُنكَ رَحْمَةً ۚ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ الْوَهَّابُ
Our Lord, do not cause our hearts to swerve after You have guided them and bestow on us mercy from Yourself. 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 dua is particularly poignant when you learn about or are actively seeking a way to guide a family member who has strayed from Islam. It's a plea for their heart to remain steadfast and open to the truth, and for Allah to bestow His mercy upon them. Recite it during times of reflection, after obligatory prayers, or whenever you feel a strong urge to supplicate for them.
How to Read
Recite this beautiful dua with sincerity and conviction, focusing on the plea for guidance and Allah's mercy. Imagine your family member's heart being softened and turned back towards the truth. It's best recited after your obligatory prayers (Salah), but can also be said at any other time with full focus and awareness of its meaning.
Virtues & Benefits
This verse from Surah Al-Imran is a direct supplication taught by Allah Himself. It emphasizes the reliance on Allah for steadfastness in faith and the need for His mercy. By reciting it for a loved one who has left Islam, you are embodying the Islamic principle of advising with kindness and seeking Allah's intervention for their spiritual well-being. It acknowledges that true guidance comes only from Allah, and we are merely instruments of His mercy.