رَبَّنَا لَا تُزِغْ قُلُوبَنَا بَعْدَ إِذْ هَدَيْتَنَا وَهَبْ لَنَا مِنْ لَدُنْكَ رَحْمَةً ۚ إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ الْوَهَّابُ
Our Lord, do not make our hearts deviate after You have guided us and bestow upon us mercy from You. Indeed, You are the Bestower.
Rabbana la tuzigh quloobana ba'da idh hadaytana wa hab lana min ladunka rahmatan innaka antal-wahhab
When to Read
This dua is deeply connected to seeking steadfastness in faith and a correct understanding of divine guidance. It should be recited when reflecting on the Quran, particularly after reading stories of past nations and prophets, asking Allah to keep our hearts firm on the truth revealed within them and to grant us His mercy. It's beneficial to recite it during times of doubt, confusion, or when feeling a pull towards misguidance, so that Allah preserves our understanding and application of His Book.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and contemplation. Understand that 'deviation' (تُزِغْ - tuzigh) refers not just to straying in belief, but also to losing the proper understanding and application of what is learned. Ask Allah not only to keep your heart firm but also to grant you a profound mercy that helps you internalize and act upon the lessons from the Quran. It's a plea for divine protection over one's heart and mind, ensuring that the guidance received is truly beneficial.
Virtues & Benefits
This ayah encapsulates the essence of seeking protection against deviation after receiving guidance. For those reflecting on Quranic history, it is a powerful supplication to ensure that the stories of previous peoples – their triumphs, failures, and the consequences of their actions – lead to firm conviction and righteous application, rather than misinterpretation or heedlessness. It directly asks Allah, the Supreme Bestower (الْوَهَّابُ - Al-Wahhab), for the mercy needed to internalize these lessons and remain steadfast, thereby fulfilling the purpose of learning from the Quran's narratives.