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 matters, and the resolve to follow what is right. I ask You for the ability to be grateful for Your favours and to worship You in the best manner. I ask You for a sound heart and a truthful tongue. I ask You for the good that You know, and I seek refuge in You from the evil that You know. I ask Your forgiveness for what You know, for You are the Knower of all unseen things.
Allahumma inni as'alukal-thabata fil-amr, wal-'azeemata 'alar-rushd, wa as'aluka shukra ni'matik, wa husna 'ibadatik, wa as'aluka qalban saleeman, wa lisaanan sadaqan, wa as'aluka min khayri ma ta'lamu, wa a'udhu bika min sharri ma ta'lamu, wa astaghfiruka lima ta'lamu, innaka anta 'allamul-ghuyoob.
When to Read
This profound dua is excellent to recite when you feel a sense of responsibility, are embarking on a new endeavor, or have made a promise or oath. It's particularly relevant when you need inner strength to stay committed to your word and to follow the path of righteousness. Making it a regular part of your morning or evening remembrance can help fortify your resolve throughout the day.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and heartfelt conviction. Imagine yourself seeking Allah's direct assistance. It’s beneficial to understand the meaning of each phrase, allowing you to connect with the supplication on a deeper level. Focus on the concepts of steadfastness, gratitude, sound heart, and truthful tongue as you speak the words. It’s recommended to raise your hands as you make this dua, as was the practice of the Prophet ﷺ.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a comprehensive request for spiritual and moral strength. By asking for 'steadfastness in all matters' (الثَّبَاتَ فِي الأَمْرِ), you're seeking Allah's help to remain firm in your faith, your commitments, and your good deeds, even when faced with challenges. The request for 'resolve to follow what is right' (العَزِيمَةَ عَلَى الرُّشْدِ) is a plea for the determination needed to make sound decisions and adhere to them. Furthermore, asking for the 'ability to be grateful' (شُكْرَ نِعْمَتِكَ) and 'to worship You in the best manner' (حُسْنَ عِبَادَتِكَ) highlights the importance of acknowledging Allah's blessings and fulfilling our obligations with devotion. The inclusion of a 'sound heart' (قَلْبًا سَلِيمًا) and 'truthful tongue' (لِسَانًا صَادِقًا) addresses the inner and outer aspects of character that are crucial for fulfilling promises and maintaining integrity. Ultimately, this dua is a powerful tool for seeking Allah's aid in becoming a person of strong character, integrity, and unwavering commitment.
Source & Authentication
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ سَعِيدِ بْنِ أَبِي بْنِ كَعْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو خَالِدٍ الأَحْمَرُ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ قَيْسٍ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ: كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يُعَلِّمُنَا مِنَ الْفِتَنِ كَمَا يُعَلِّمُنَا السُّورَةَ مِنَ الْقُرْآنِ، فَقَالَ: " اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الثَّبَاتَ فِي الأَمْرِ، وَالْعَزِيمَةَ 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 ". Translation: It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ used to teach them the supplications for protection against the trials of the Dajjal, just as he used to teach them a Surah from the Qur'an. He would say: "O Allah, I ask You for steadfastness in all matters, and the resolve to follow what is right. I ask You for the ability to be grateful for Your favours and to worship You in the best manner. I ask You for a sound heart and a truthful tongue. I ask You for the good that You know, and I seek refuge in You from the evil that You know. I ask Your forgiveness for what You know, for You are the Knower of all unseen things."