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.
O Allah, I ask You for steadfastness in all affairs, and determination in righteousness. I ask You to enable me to be grateful for Your favors and to worship You well. 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, and I seek Your forgiveness for what You know.
Allahumma inni as'alukal-thabat fil-amr, wal-'azeemata 'alar-rushd, wa as'aluka shukra ni'matik, wa husna 'ibadatik, wa as'aluka qalban saleeman, wa lisanan sadiqan, wa a'udhu bika min sharri ma ta'lam, wa as'aluka min khairi ma ta'lam, wa astaghfiruka mimma ta'lam.
When to Read
This dua is particularly beneficial when you find yourself at a crossroads, facing a decision where the right path seems obscured or difficult. It's for those moments when you need Allah's guidance to remain firm on truth and make choices that are pleasing to Him, even when pressured or tempted otherwise.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, ideally after your obligatory prayers. Raise your hands as you would in supplication, focusing on the meaning of each phrase and truly seeking Allah's help. Visualize yourself being guided and strengthened as you utter the words.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive supplication equips you with a framework for seeking divine assistance in navigating life's challenges. It asks for the crucial elements needed to face moral dilemmas: steadfastness (Thabat) to stay on course, determination (Azeemah) to act righteously, gratitude (Shukr) to appreciate Allah's blessings which can fortify our resolve, and excellent worship (Husn 'Ibadah) which keeps us connected to our purpose. It also asks for internal purity (Qalban Saleeman) and honest communication (Lisanan Sadiqan), vital for making sound judgments. Ultimately, it's a plea for protection from hidden evils and a request for all that is good, encompassing all aspects of life's trials.
Source & Authentication
Al-Tirmidhi narrated from Abdillah ibn Mas'ud: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) 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 qalban saleeman, wa lisanan sadiqan, wa a'udhu bika min sharri ma ta'lam, wa as'aluka min khairi ma ta'lam, wa astaghfiruka mimma ta'lam.' He said: 'This is a Hasan Hadith.'