اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الثَّبَاتَ فِي الأَمْرِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ عَزِيمَةَ 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 I ask You for determination in righteousness. I ask You to enable me to be grateful 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 the unseen.
Allahumma inni as'alukath-thabata fil-amr, wa as'aluka 'azeematAr-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'udhu bika min sharri ma ta'lam, wa astaghfiruka lima ta'lam, innaka anta 'allamul-ghuyoob.
When to Read
This powerful supplication is ideal to recite when you feel your resolve wavering, or when you're anticipating a difficult situation. It's also excellent as part of your regular duas, perhaps after each obligatory prayer, to build a consistent foundation of strength and reliance on Allah.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, raising your hands as you would during other supplications. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, internalizing the request for Allah's guidance and support. Believe that Allah hears you and will grant you what is best, even if the path isn't immediately clear.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a comprehensive request for spiritual and moral resilience. Asking for 'steadfastness in all matters' (ath-thabata fil-amr) is a plea to remain firm on the right path, no matter the trials. 'Determination in righteousness' ('azeematAr-rushd) seeks the strength to consistently choose the good and correct actions. The request for gratitude and good worship deepens our connection with Allah, which is a primary source of inner strength. A 'sound heart' (qalban saleeman) is free from deceit and malice, enabling clearer judgment and peace. Finally, seeking refuge in Allah from known evil and asking for His forgiveness acknowledges our limitations and His all-encompassing knowledge, which fosters humility and dependence.
Source & Authentication
The narrator, Thawban (may Allah be pleased with him), said: When the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) finished his prayer, he would seek forgiveness three times and say: 'Allahumma anta As-Salam wa minka As-Salam, tabarakta ya Dhal-Jalali wal-Ikram.' Then he said: 'O Thawban, seek uprightness and correctness. And know that no one among you will ever achieve uprightness and correctness in the religion without its being preceded by the firmness of faith. And know that the best of your deeds is the prayer, and no one will look after his religious commitment except the believer.' He (peace be upon him) said: 'O Allah, I ask You for steadfastness in all matters, and I ask You for determination in righteousness. I ask You to enable me to be grateful 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 the unseen.'