اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ صَبْرًا عَلَى بَلَائِكَ وَشُكْرًا لِنِعْمَتِكَ، وَحُسْنُ 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 patience during Your trials, and gratitude for Your blessings, and excellence in worshipping You. I ask You for a sound heart and a truthful tongue. I ask You for the good of what You know, and I seek refuge in You from the evil of what You know. I seek Your forgiveness for what You know. Indeed, You are the Knower of the unseen.
Allahumma inni as'aluka sabran 'ala bala'ika wa shukran li ni'matika, wa husna 'ibadatika, wa as'aluka qalban saliman, wa lisanan sadiqan, wa as'aluka min khairi ma ta'lamu, wa a'udhu bika min sharri ma ta'lamu, wa astaghfiruka lima ta'lamu, innaka anta 'allamul ghuyub.
When to Read
Recite this dua when you feel overwhelmed by the waiting period for significant life events, such as marriage, having children, or achieving career milestones. It's a powerful reminder and a direct request for divine support when patience is most needed.
How to Read
This dua is a comprehensive supplication. Recite it with sincerity and a focused heart. Raise your hands if possible, as is the etiquette of dua. Reflect on the meaning of each phrase as you utter it, truly seeking Allah's help and strength. It's best to recite it in a state of wudu (ablution) after any obligatory prayer, or at other times when duas are generally accepted, like the last third of the night or between the Adhan and Iqamah.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates seeking the best of Allah's assistance for spiritual and worldly well-being. By asking for patience ('sabr') during trials, we acknowledge that delays and difficulties are part of life, and true strength comes from Allah. Seeking gratitude ('shukr') helps us appreciate what we have, even amidst waiting. Asking for a sound heart and truthful tongue ensures our inner and outer states are pleasing to Allah. It is a profound request that covers seeking good, warding off evil, and seeking forgiveness, all while acknowledging Allah's complete knowledge of our situation.
Source & Authentication
The narration describes that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to recite this dua frequently: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka sabran 'ala bala'ika wa shukran li ni'matika, wa husna 'ibadatika, wa as'aluka qalban saliman, wa lisanan sadiqan, wa as'aluka min khairi ma ta'lamu, wa a'udhu bika min sharri ma ta'lamu, wa astaghfiruka lima ta'lamu, innaka anta 'allamul ghuyub.' (O Allah, I ask You for patience during Your trials, and gratitude for Your blessings, and excellence in worshipping You. I ask You for a sound heart and a truthful tongue. I ask You for the good of what You know, and I seek refuge in You from the evil of what You know. I seek Your forgiveness for what You know. Indeed, You are the Knower of the unseen.)