رَبَّنَا لَا تُزِغْ قُلُوبَنَا بَعْدَ إِذْ هَدَيْتَنَا وَهَبْ لَنَا مِن لَّدُنكَ رَحْمَةً ۚ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ الْوَهَّابُ
Our Lord, let not our hearts deviate after You have guided them and grant us from Yourself mercy. Indeed, You are the Grantor of gifts.
Rabbana la tuzigh quloobana ba'da idh hadaytana wahab lana min ladunka rahmah, innaka antal-Wahhab.
When to Read
This powerful supplication is particularly relevant when you feel the stirrings of doubt, distraction, or a wavering commitment in your faith. It's a profound dua to recite during the quiet hours of the night, after obligatory prayers, or whenever you reflect on your spiritual journey and seek steadfastness. It's a reminder that even with guidance, the heart needs constant turning back to Allah.
How to Read
Recite this ayah with deep concentration, reflecting on its meaning. Imagine yourself directly asking Allah (SWT) for protection over your heart. Raise your hands in supplication as you say it, just as you would for other duas. It’s best to recite it with sincerity, feeling your dependence on Allah for maintaining your faith and for receiving His unending mercy.
Virtues & Benefits
This verse from Surah Al 'Imran directly comes from the supplications of the learned people who are firmly rooted in knowledge. By reciting it, we align ourselves with their sincere request to Allah for protection against deviation from the straight path after being guided. It emphasizes our absolute need for Allah's mercy and guidance to remain firm in our faith. The name 'Al-Wahhab' (The Grantor of Gifts) highlights Allah's boundless generosity in bestowing guidance and steadfastness.