يَا مُقَلِّبَ الْقُلُوبِ ثَبِّتْ قَلْبِي عَلَى دِينِكَ
O Turner of the hearts, make my heart firm upon Your religion.
Ya muqallib al-quloob, thabbit qalbi 'ala deenik
When to Read
This dua is crucial after the profound spiritual experience of Hajj or Umrah. You've just witnessed immense devotion, felt closer to Allah, and perhaps made sincere resolutions. This is the prime time to invoke Allah's help to keep you on that path. Recite it daily, especially after your prayers, and whenever you feel your resolve weakening.
How to Read
Raise your hands as you would when making dua. Focus on the meaning of the words and the immense power of Allah to control and stabilize your heart. Understand that true steadfastness comes from Him. Make this a habit, a consistent plea to the One who governs all affairs.
Virtues & Benefits
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would often make this very dua, highlighting its immense importance. After the spiritual high of Hajj or Umrah, the real test begins: maintaining that connection and commitment in our everyday lives. This dua directly asks Allah for the strength to remain firm in faith, remembering that our hearts are in His hands and He is the one who guides and keeps us steadfast. It acknowledges our reliance on Him for spiritual perseverance. Consider the Hadith: > It was narrated from Umm Salamah that the wife of the Prophet ﷺ, that the Prophet ﷺ used to frequently say: > **Arabic:** «يَا مُقَلِّبَ الْقُلُوبِ ثَبِّتْ قَلْبِي عَلَى دِينِكَ» > **Translation:** O Turner of the hearts, make my heart firm upon Your religion. > **Transliteration:** *Ya muqallib al-quloob, thabbit qalbi 'ala deenik* She asked him: "O Messenger of Allah, why do you so often invoke: O Turner of the hearts, make my heart firm upon Your religion?' He ﷺ said: 'O Umm Salamah, indeed there is no son of Adam but his heart is between two of the fingers of the Most Merciful, Whom He wills He makes straight, and Whom He wills He causes to deviate.' [Sahih Muslim 2660]
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Umm Salamah that the wife of the Prophet ﷺ, that the Prophet ﷺ used to frequently say: «يَا مُقَلِّبَ الْقُلُوبِ ثَبِّتْ قَلْبِي عَلَى دِينِكَ» O Turner of the hearts, make my heart firm upon Your religion. She asked him: "O Messenger of Allah, why do you so often invoke: O Turner of the hearts, make my heart firm upon Your religion?' He ﷺ said: 'O Umm Salamah, indeed there is no son of Adam but his heart is between two of the fingers of the Most Merciful, Whom He wills He makes straight, and Whom He wills He causes to deviate.' [Sahih Muslim 2660]