اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الثَّبَاتَ فِي الأَمْرِ، وَالعَزِيمَةَ عَلَى الرُّشْدِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ مُوجِبَاتِ رَحْمَتِكَ، وَحَوَازِمَ مَغْفِرَتِكَ، 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 determination in righteousness. I ask You for the things that bring about Your mercy and the means of Your forgiveness. I ask You to enable me to be grateful for Your blessings and to worship You in the best way. 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 seek Your forgiveness for what You know, for indeed, You are the Knower of the unseen.
*Allahumma inni as'alukal-thabat fil-amr, wal-'azeemata 'alar-rushd, wa as'aluka moojibaati rahmatik, wa hawazima maghfiratik, wa as'aluka shukra ni'matik, wa husna 'ibaadatik, 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 powerful supplication is particularly potent when recited during Tahajjud, the voluntary night prayer. The stillness of the night, combined with the sincerity of seeking Allah's aid while awake in prayer, makes it an ideal time to implore Him to help you overcome detrimental habits and strengthen your resolve. Recite it after your prayers or during your personal supplications in the pre-dawn hours.
How to Read
Begin by performing Wudu (ablution) if you haven't already. Face the Qiblah (direction of prayer) and humbly present your needs to Allah. Recite the dua with full concentration and conviction, truly believing in Allah's ability to grant your requests. Reflect on the meaning of each phrase and how it applies to your life and the specific habits you wish to conquer. Let your heart be filled with hope and reliance on Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is comprehensive, asking Allah for crucial spiritual and practical aids. Seeking 'steadfastness in all matters' (الثَّبَاتَ فِي الأَمْرِ) and 'determination in righteousness' (العَزِيمَةَ عَلَى الرُّشْدِ) directly addresses the struggle against bad habits by building inner strength. Asking for 'the things that bring about Your mercy' (مُوجِبَاتِ رَحْمَتِكَ) and 'the means of Your forgiveness' (حَوَازِمَ مَغْفِرَتِكَ) opens the doors to divine assistance. The request for a 'sound heart' (قَلْبًا سَلِيمًا) and 'truthful tongue' (لِسَانًا صَادِقًا) cultivates a pure intention and honest self-reflection, vital for change. This supplication encapsulates the essence of relying on Allah for guidance and strength, recognizing that true change comes from Him alone.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah bin Masud (may Allah be pleased with him): The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) taught me the Tashahhud and the dua to say in prayer: 'Allahumma inni as'alukal-thabat fil-amr, wal-'azeemata 'alar-rushd, wa as'aluka moojibaati rahmatik, wa hawazima maghfiratik, wa as'aluka shukra ni'matik, wa husna 'ibaadatik, 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.' (O Allah, I ask You for steadfastness in all matters and determination in righteousness. I ask You for the things that bring about Your mercy and the means of Your forgiveness. I ask You to enable me to be grateful for Your blessings and to worship You in the best way. 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 seek Your forgiveness for what You know, for indeed, You are the Knower of the unseen.) This dua was taught by the Prophet (peace be upon him) to be recited within prayer, implying its profound spiritual significance in seeking divine help for all aspects of life, including overcoming personal struggles.