اللَّهُمَّ مُصَرِّفَ الْقُلُوبِ صَرِّفْ قُلُوبَنَا عَلَى طَاعَتِكَ
O Allah, Controller of the hearts, turn our hearts towards Your obedience.
Allahumma musarrifa al-quloobi, sarrif quloobana 'ala ta'atik.
When to Read
This dua is specifically for the morning. It's best recited right after Fajr prayer, or at any point in the morning before the day's activities truly begin. It's a beautiful way to start your day by acknowledging Allah's power over our hearts and seeking His guidance to keep them focused on what pleases Him.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and focus, imagining Allah's power and control over your heart. It's a short but potent supplication. Raising your hands is optional but can add to the feeling of earnestness. The key is the intention behind the words – a genuine desire for your heart to remain steadfast in obedience to Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
The primary benefit is seeking Allah's help in keeping our hearts oriented towards obedience and worship. Our hearts can easily be swayed by worldly distractions and desires. By reciting this, we are asking the One who truly controls them to keep them firm on the straight path. It fosters humility and reliance on Allah, recognizing that our spiritual well-being is in His hands. This is essential for a productive and spiritually fulfilling day.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abdullah bin Amr bin Al-'As that he heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: 'Verily, the hearts of all human beings are between the two fingers of the Most Merciful, like one heart, He regulates it as He wills.' Then Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) supplicated: 'O Allah, Controller of the hearts, turn our hearts towards Your obedience.'