اللَّهُمَّ رَادَّ الضَّالَّةِ، وَهَادِيَ الضَّالَّةِ، اهْدِنِي إِلَى ضَالَّتِي، عَافِنِي مِنْهَا، فَإِنَّهَا مِنْ عَطَائِكَ وَفَضْلِكَ
O Allah, Restorer of the lost, Guide of the lost, guide me to my lost item, save me from it (i.e., the distress of losing it), for it is from Your gift and Your grace.
Allahumma raddadh-dhallati, wa hadiyadh-dhallati, ihdini ila dhallati, 'afini minha, fa innaha min 'ata'ika wa fadlik.
When to Read
This dua is specifically recommended to be recited when you realize you have lost something important. While it can be recited at any time, it's particularly effective when made with sincerity in the morning, aligning with the general practice of seeking Allah's help throughout the day.
How to Read
Recite this dua with a sincere heart and conviction, focusing on Allah's ability to return what is lost. It's best to say it shortly after noticing the item is missing. Try to remain calm and observant after reciting, as Allah may guide you to the item through subtle signs or inspirations.
Virtues & Benefits
This beautiful dua directly asks Allah, the Restorer and Guide of the lost, to help you find your misplaced item. It acknowledges that anything we have is from Allah's provision and grace, fostering gratitude even in moments of minor distress. By turning to Allah with this supplication, we strengthen our reliance on Him and teach ourselves patience and trust in His plan.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'When one of you loses something, let him say: Allahumma raddadh-dhallati, wa hadiyadh-dhallati, ihdini ila dhallati, 'afini minha, fa innaha min 'ata'ika wa fadlik. (O Allah, Restorer of the lost, Guide of the lost, guide me to my lost item, save me from it, for it is from Your gift and Your grace.)' (Reported by Abdullah bin 'Amr, graded Hasan by Al-Albani).