اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الثَّبَاتَ فِي الأَمْرِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ عَزِيمَةَ 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. اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ بِعِلْمِكَ الغَيْبَ، وَقُدْرَتِكَ عَلَى الخَلْقِ أَحْيِنِي مَا عَلِمْتَ الحَيَاةَ خَيْرًا لِي، وَتَوَفَّنِي إِذَا عَلِمْتَ الوَفَاةَ خَيْرًا لِي، وَأَسْأَلُكَ خَشْيَتَكَ فِي الغَيْبِ وَالشَّهَادَةِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ كَلِمَةَ الحَقِّ فِي الرِّضَا وَالغَضَبِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ القَصْدَ فِي الفَقْرِ وَالغِنَى، وَأَسْأَلُكَ نَعِيمًا لاَ يَبْقَى، وَأَسْأَلُكَ قُرَّةَ عَيْنٍ لاَ تَنْقَطِعُ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ الرِّضَا بَعْدَ القَضَاءِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ بَرْدَ العَيْشِ بَعْدَ المَوْتِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ لَذَّةَ النَّظَرِ إِلَى وَجْهِكَ، وَالشَّوْقَ إِلَى لِقَائِكَ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ ضَرَّاءٍ مُضِرَّةٍ، وَضَلاَلَةٍ مُضِلَّةٍ، اللَّهُمَّ زَيِّنَّا بِزِينَةِ الإِيمَانِ، وَاجْعَلْنَا هُدَاةً مُهْتَدِينَ.
O Allah, I ask You for steadfastness in the matter, and I ask You for the determination to follow guidance. 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 ask You for the good You know, and I seek refuge in You from the evil You know, and I ask Your forgiveness for what You know. O Allah, I ask You by Your knowledge of the unseen and Your power over creation. Keep me alive as long as You know that life is good for me, and cause me to die when You know that death is good for me. I ask You to make me fear You in private and in public. I ask You to let me speak the truth in times of contentment and anger. I ask You for moderation in poverty and wealth. I ask You for everlasting bliss, and for the coolness of my eyes that never ceases. I ask You for contentment after Your decree, and I ask You for a pleasant life after death. I ask You for the delight of looking at Your Face, and the longing to meet You. I seek refuge in You from distressing harm and misleading deviation. O Allah, adorn us with the adornment of faith and make us guides, rightly guided.
Allahumma inni as'alukath-thabata fil-amr, wa as'aluka 'azeemat-ar-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. Allahumma inni as'aluka bi'ilmik-al-ghaib, wa qudratika 'alal-khalq, ahyinee ma 'alimtal-hayata khayran lee, wa tawaffanee idha 'alimtal-wafaata khayran lee, wa as'aluka khashyataka fil-ghaibi wash-shahadah, wa as'aluka kalimat-al-haqqi fir-rida wal-ghadab, wa as'aluka al-qasda fil-faqr wal-ghina, wa as'aluka na'eeman la yabqa, wa as'aluka qurrata 'aynin la tanqati', wa as'aluka ar-ridha ba'dal-qadaa', wa as'aluka barda al-'ayshi ba'dal-mawt, wa as'aluka ladhdhatan-nadari ila wajhik, wash-shawqa ila liqa'ik, wa a'udhu bika min dharra'in mudhirratin, wa dalalatin mudhillatin. Allahumma zayyinna bizeenatil-iman, waj'alna hudatan muhtadeen.
When to Read
This profound dua is perfect for moments when you feel the weight of responsibilities or face challenges that seem insurmountable. Recite it when you need inner strength, clarity, and the courage to navigate difficult situations, whether personal, professional, or spiritual. It's also excellent for general supplication, seeking Allah's guidance and protection in all aspects of life.
How to Read
Make this dua with sincere intention and a humble heart. Raising your hands is a recommended etiquette for supplication, though not always necessary. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, allowing it to resonate within you. It can be recited at any time, but making it a habit during the night prayers or after the obligatory prayers can enhance its spiritual impact.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses a comprehensive request for spiritual and moral strength, seeking Allah's help in maintaining faith, acting with conviction, and expressing gratitude. It asks for protection from internal evils like a corrupt heart or a lying tongue, and external harms. By asking for 'steadfastness in the matter' and 'determination to follow guidance,' we're requesting the inner fortitude to remain on the right path, no matter the circumstances. The supplication for 'contentment after Your decree' is crucial for accepting Allah's plan, while the request for 'the delight of looking at Your Face' highlights the ultimate aspiration of a believer.
Source & Authentication
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) taught us this comprehensive dua, asking Allah for many good things. It was narrated by Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) who said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to supplicate: 'Allahumma inni as'alukath-thabata fil-amr, wa as'aluka 'azeemat-ar-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. Allahumma inni as'aluka bi'ilmik-al-ghaib, wa qudratika 'alal-khalq, ahyinee ma 'alimtal-hayata khayran lee, wa tawaffanee idha 'alimtal-wafaata khayran lee, wa as'aluka khashyataka fil-ghaibi wash-shahadah, wa as'aluka kalimat-al-haqqi fir-rida wal-ghadab, wa as'aluka al-qasda fil-faqr wal-ghina, wa as'aluka na'eeman la yabqa, wa as'aluka qurrata 'aynin la tanqati', wa as'aluka ar-ridha ba'dal-qadaa', wa as'aluka barda al-'ayshi ba'dal-mawt, wa as'aluka ladhdhatan-nadari ila wajhik, wash-shawqa ila liqa'ik, wa a'udhu bika min dharra'in mudhirratin, wa dalalatin mudhillatin. Allahumma zayyinna bizeenatil-iman, waj'alna hudatan muhtadeen.' (Sunan An-Nasa'i 1305)