اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الثَّبَاتَ فِي الأَمْرِ، وَالعَزِيمَةَ عَلَى الرُّشْدِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ شُكْرَ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَحُسْنَ عِبَادَتِكَ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ قَلْبًا سَلِيمًا، وَلِسَانًا صَادِقًا، وَأَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ خَيْرِ مَا تَعْلَمُ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا تَعْلَمُ، وَأَسْتَغْفِرُكَ لِمَا تَعْلَمُ، إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ عَلَّامُ الغُيُوبِ
O Allah, I ask You for steadfastness in (all) matters, and the resolve to do what is right. I ask You to enable me to be grateful for Your favours and to worship You in the best manner. I ask You for a sound heart and a truthful tongue. I ask You for the good that You know, and I seek refuge in You from the evil that You know. I seek Your forgiveness for what You know. Indeed, You are the Knower of hidden things.
Allahumma inni as'alukal-thabat fil-amr, wal-'azeemata 'alar-rushd, wa as'aluka shukra ni'matik, wa husna 'ibadatik, wa as'aluka qalban saleeman, wa lisaanan sadiqan, wa as'aluka min khairi ma ta'lam, wa a'udhu bika min sharri ma ta'lam, wa astaghfiruka lima ta'lam, innaka anta 'allamul-ghuyoob.
When to Read
Recite this dua when you decide to start a new spiritual practice, whether it's a new habit like praying Sunnah prayers regularly, reading a specific amount of the Quran daily, or making a commitment to dhikr. It's perfect for those moments of firm intention when you want Allah's help to stay consistent.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a focused heart. Imagine yourself truly seeking Allah's support. It's best recited after your obligatory prayers, but can also be said at any time you feel the need for divine strength to remain committed.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua encompasses a comprehensive request for divine assistance in remaining firm on the path of good. It asks for strength in matters of faith and practice, the resolve to follow guidance, gratitude for blessings, and the ability to worship Allah beautifully. It also seeks protection from hidden evils and purification of the heart and tongue. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this comprehensive supplication to 'Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) as one of the most frequent duas he made.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught 'Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) these words and said: 'O 'Aisha, do you know that the angels have said what the Messenger of Allah has said?' She said: 'What have they said, O Messenger of Allah?' He said: 'Indeed, the angels say: *'Subhana ka ma 'abadnaka haqqa 'ibadatika'* (Glory be to You, we have not worshipped You as You should be worshipped). He said: 'Then he (Prophet Muhammad ﷺ) said: 'O Allah, I ask You for steadfastness in all matters, and the resolve to do what is right, and I ask You to be grateful for Your favours and to worship You in the best manner. I ask You for a sound heart, and a truthful tongue. I ask You for the good of what You know, and I seek refuge in You from the evil of what You know. I seek Your forgiveness for what You know. Indeed, You are the Knower of the hidden things.' He said: 'Then he (Prophet Muhammad ﷺ) said: 'And the believers say this when they have prayed the morning prayer.' (Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3242). The Hadith emphasizes the importance of this dua being taught by the Prophet ﷺ and the act of the angels, highlighting its immense value. It's also mentioned that believers should say this after Fajr prayer.