اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الثَّبَاتَ فِي الأَمْرِ، وَالعَزِيمَةَ عَلَى 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 الغُيُوبِ
O Allah, I ask You for steadfastness in all affairs, and firmness in guidance; I ask You for the grace to be thankful for Your blessings, and to worship You in the best manner. I ask You for a sound heart and a truthful tongue. I ask You for all the good that You know, and I seek refuge in You from all the evil that You know. I ask Your forgiveness for all that You know. Indeed, You are the Knower of the unseen.
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 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-ghuyub.
When to Read
This is a comprehensive dua that can be recited at any time, but it is particularly beneficial to recite it in the morning and evening. It's a prayer for inner strength, guidance, gratitude, and protection from evil, making it suitable for seeking Allah's help in all aspects of life, especially when facing challenges or seeking to remain firm on the path of righteousness.
How to Read
Recite with sincerity and deep reflection on the meanings of each phrase. It's encouraged to raise your hands in supplication, as was the practice of the Prophet ﷺ. Ensure you understand the profound requests being made to Allah (SWT) – asking for strength, guidance, thankfulness, good worship, a pure heart, and a truthful tongue. The seeking of refuge and forgiveness highlights humility and reliance on Allah alone.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a profound request for both spiritual and moral well-being. By asking for 'steadfastness in all affairs' and 'firmness in guidance,' we seek Allah's help to remain committed to His commands and His path, regardless of circumstances. The request for 'thankfulness for Your blessings' and 'to worship You in the best manner' emphasizes the importance of acknowledging Allah's favors and striving for excellence in our devotion. The plea for a 'sound heart and a truthful tongue' points to the inner purity and honesty that are cornerstones of faith. Finally, seeking 'all the good that You know' and refuge from 'all the evil that You know,' along with seeking forgiveness, shows complete reliance on Allah's perfect knowledge and His power to protect and guide us.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Shaddad ibn Aws: The Prophet (ﷺ) taught us to say these words and to recite them at the end of the prayer: 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 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-ghuyub. (O Allah, I ask You for steadfastness in all affairs, and firmness in guidance; I ask You for the grace to be thankful for Your blessings, and to worship You in the best manner. I ask You for a sound heart and a truthful tongue. I ask You for all the good that You know, and I seek refuge in You from all the evil that You know. I ask Your forgiveness for all that You know. Indeed, You are the Knower of the unseen.)