اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الثَّبَاتَ فِي الأَمْرِ، وَالْعَزِيمَةَ عَلَى الرُّشْدِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ شُكْرَ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَحُسْنَ عِبَادَتِكَ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ قَلْبًا سَلِيمًا، وَلِسَانًا صَادِقًا، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا تَعْلَمُ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ خَيْرِ مَا تَعْلَمُ، وَأَسْتَغْفِرُكَ مِمَّا تَعْلَمُ، إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ عَلَّامُ الْغُيُوبِ.
O Allah, I ask You for steadfastness in all affairs, and determination in following the right path. I ask You to enable me to be grateful for Your blessings and to worship You in the best manner. I ask You for a sound heart and a truthful tongue. I seek refuge in You from the evil of what You know, and I ask You for the good of what 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-'azimah 'alar-rushd, wa as'aluka shukra ni'matik, wa husna 'ibadatik, wa as'aluka qalbansalim, wa lisansadiq, wa a'udhu bika min sharri ma ta'lam, wa as'aluka min khairi ma ta'lam, wa astaghfiruka mimma ta'lam, innaka anta 'allamul-ghuyub.
When to Read
This is a comprehensive dua that can be recited at any time, but it is particularly beneficial to make it a regular part of your supplications, especially when you feel any strain in your marital relationship. Reciting it during the last third of the night, after prayers, or during times of distress can increase its potency.
How to Read
This dua should be recited with sincerity and conviction, seeking Allah's help and protection. It's recommended to raise your hands in supplication. Begin by praising Allah and sending blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Recite the dua clearly, reflecting on its meaning. After reciting, place your hands on your chest, over your heart, and ask Allah specifically for protection for your marriage from sin and its ill effects. Conclude by sending blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ again.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful supplication, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, encompasses seeking Allah's help for: 1. **Steadfastness and Guidance:** Asking for firmness in faith and action ('Thabat fil-amr' and 'Azimah 'alar-rushd') helps individuals and couples stay on the straight path, away from sin. 2. **Gratitude and Good Worship:** Being thankful for Allah's favors ('Shukra ni'matik') and perfecting worship ('Husna 'ibadatik') strengthens the bond with Allah, which is the foundation of a strong marriage. 3. **Inner Purity:** Seeking a 'sound heart' ('Qalbansalim') and 'truthful tongue' ('Lisansadiq') guards against hypocrisy, deceit, and hurtful speech that can damage marital trust. 4. **Protection from Evil:** Seeking refuge from the 'evil of what You know' ('Sharri ma ta'lam') is a comprehensive plea for protection from all hidden and apparent harms, including those that arise from our own shortcomings or the whisperings of Shaytan that lead to sin and marital strife. 5. **Seeking the Best:** Asking for 'the good of what You know' ('Khairi ma ta'lam') encompasses all blessings and positive outcomes for the marriage that are within Allah's knowledge. 6. **Seeking Forgiveness:** 'Astaghfiruka mimma ta'lam' acknowledges our constant need for Allah's forgiveness for sins, both known and unknown, which is crucial for purifying the home and relationship.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to a man who asked him, 'O Messenger of Allah, teach me a comprehensive supplication.' He replied: 'Say: O Allah, I ask You for steadfastness in all affairs, and determination in following the right path. I ask You to enable me to be grateful for Your blessings and to worship You in the best manner. I ask You for a sound heart and a truthful tongue. I seek refuge in You from the evil of what You know, and I ask You for the good of what You know. I seek Your forgiveness for what You know, for indeed You are the Knower of the unseen.' (Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3501)