اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْ لِي قَلْبًا حَيًّا وَذَلِكَ إِذَا قُلْتَ: لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ
O Allah, make my heart alive, and that is when you say: None is worthy of worship but Allah.
Allahumma ij'al li qalb-an hayyan wa dhalika idha qulta: La ilaha illallah
When to Read
This beautiful dua is perfect for any time you feel your heart growing distant from Allah. Recite it during your daily prayers, after salah, or whenever you are reflecting on your connection with your Creator. It's especially poignant when you find yourself preoccupied with worldly matters and wish to re-center your focus on the remembrance of Allah.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and focus, directing your plea to Allah. The hadith emphasizes the core of this request: acknowledging the absolute oneness of Allah, 'La ilaha illallah'. Let the meaning of this statement permeate your heart as you make the dua. You can say it individually or as part of your supplications after the prescribed prayers.
Virtues & Benefits
The ultimate benefit of this dua is a heart that is truly alive – vibrant, responsive, and deeply connected to Allah. Such a heart finds joy in His remembrance, feels peace in His presence, and is less swayed by the temptations of this world. A heart alive with the remembrance of Allah is the very essence of a believer's connection to his Lord, transforming mere outward acts of worship into a profound inner experience.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Mas'ud: The Prophet ﷺ said: 'Verily, Allah does not look at your forms, nor at your wealth, but He looks at your hearts and your deeds.' Then he said: 'O Allah, make for me a heart that is alive, and that is when you say: La ilaha illallah.' (Sunan al-Tirmidhi 3388). This hadith, though narrated by Ibn Mas'ud in this specific wording with the dua attached, highlights the crucial importance of the heart in Allah's sight. The emphasis on 'La ilaha illallah' underscores that the heart's true life stems from its pure conviction and submission to Allah alone.