اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الثَّبَاتَ فِي الأَمْرِ، وَالعَزِيمَةَ 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 الغُيُوبِ
O Allah, I ask You for steadfastness in all matters, and resolve in following guidance. 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 seek refuge in You from the evil of all that You know, and I ask You for the good of all that You know. I seek Your forgiveness for all that You know, for indeed, You are the Knower of all unseen things.
Allahumma inni as'alukal-thabat fil-amr, wal-'azeemata 'alar-rushd, wa as'aluka shukra ni'matik, wa husna 'ibadatik, wa as'aluka qalbansaleem, wa lisaanansadiq, 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
Recite this dua whenever you feel overwhelmed by life's challenges, especially during your youth when facing significant decisions, temptations, or unexpected hardships. It's a powerful supplication to ask for Allah's strength to remain firm on the right path and to accept His decree with grace.
How to Read
Make this dua with sincerity, raising your hands slightly as was the practice of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, contemplating Allah's knowledge and power. It's best recited after your obligatory prayers or during times of quiet reflection, acknowledging your reliance on Him for strength and guidance.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua seeks Allah's help for crucial spiritual and worldly matters. 'Steadfastness in all matters' and 'resolve in following guidance' are foundational for a young Muslim navigating life's complexities and potential deviations. Asking for 'gratitude for Your blessings' and 'worship You in the best way' ensures a positive outlook and a strong connection with Allah. The request for a 'sound heart and a truthful tongue' protects against internal ailments and outward falsehoods. Finally, seeking refuge from the evil and asking for the good of all that Allah knows highlights our complete trust and surrender to His perfect plan, acknowledging that only He has absolute knowledge.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Mas'ud: The Prophet ﷺ used to supplicate: 'Allahumma inni as'alukal-thabat fil-amr, wal-'azeemata 'alar-rushd, wa as'aluka shukra ni'matik, wa husna 'ibadatik, wa as'aluka qalbansaleem, wa lisaanansadiq, 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.' (Translation: O Allah, I ask You for steadfastness in all matters, and resolve in following guidance. 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 seek refuge in You from the evil of all that You know, and I ask You for the good of all that You know. I seek Your forgiveness for all that You know, for indeed, You are the Knower of all unseen things.) Sunan At-Tirmidhi, Book 48, Hadith 3250. Graded Hasan.