اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الثَّبَاتَ فِي الأَمْرِ، وَالْعَزِيمَةَ 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 الْغُيُوبِ.
O Allah, I ask You for steadfastness in all matters, and firmness in pursuing guidance. I ask You for the grace to be thankful for Your favors 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 You know, and I seek refuge in You from the evil You know. I ask Your forgiveness for what You know. Indeed, You are the Knower of all unseen.
Allahumma inni as'alukath-thabata fil-amr, wal-'azeemata 'alar-rushd, wa as'aluka shukra ni'matik, wa husna 'ibadatik, wa as'aluka qalban saleeman, wa lisaanan saadiqan, wa as'aluka min khairi ma ta'lam, wa a'oodhu bika min sharri ma ta'lam, wa astaghfiruka lima ta'lam, innaka anta 'allamul-ghuyoob.
When to Read
This profound supplication is best recited during the blessed hours of Tahajjud, the voluntary night prayer. When the world is asleep and you are standing in the stillness of the night, offering this dua can be incredibly potent. It's a moment of intimate connection with Allah, where sincerity is paramount and our pleas are most likely to be heard.
How to Read
Recite this dua with a sincere heart, fully present and aware of your need for Allah's guidance and acceptance. While there isn't a prescribed ritual beyond making the dua itself, maintaining a state of purity (wudu) is recommended for any act of worship. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, reflecting on your own shortcomings and earnestly seeking Allah's forgiveness and steadfastness.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a comprehensive request for spiritual well-being. Asking for 'steadfastness' and 'firmness in pursuing guidance' helps us stay on the right path, especially after acknowledging our sins. The request for 'thankfulness' and 'worship in the best manner' elevates our relationship with Allah. The plea for a 'sound heart' and 'truthful tongue' addresses internal and external rectitude. Most importantly, seeking forgiveness for sins we may not even fully recall ('what You know') highlights our complete reliance on Allah's infinite mercy and knowledge, making it ideal for times when we are seeking true repentance.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Mas'ud: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to supplicate: 'O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and self-sufficiency.' (Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3403). While the exact phrasing varies slightly in different narrations, the essence of seeking Allah's guidance, asking for virtuous qualities, and seeking protection from evil and need is consistent. The version above, narrated by At-Tirmidhi, is comprehensive and excellent for seeking acceptance of repentance.