اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ نِعْمَةً دَائِمَةً، لَا تَزُولُ، وَلَا تُحَوِّلُ، بِرَحْمَتِكَ يَا أَرْحَمَ الرَّاحِمِينَ
O Allah, I ask You for a lasting blessing, which does not cease or change, by Your mercy, O Most Merciful of those who show mercy.
Allahumma inni as'aluka ni'matan daa'imatan, la tazoolu, wa la tuhawwilu, bi rahmatika ya arhamar rahimin
When to Read
This beautiful dua is perfect for seeking Allah's grace in our lives. We can recite it after our obligatory prayers, or at any time we feel the need to beseech Allah for sustained blessings. It's particularly fitting when we feel a sense of contentment and wish for that state to remain, or when facing transitions and seeking stability. Think of it as a way to express our gratitude for what we have, while humbly asking that it be preserved and not taken away.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a humble heart. Facing the Qiblah (direction of prayer) is recommended, though not obligatory. Raise your hands as you do during supplication. Begin by praising Allah and sending salutations upon the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). Then, repeat the Arabic text with conviction, focusing on the meaning of asking for blessings that are permanent and unchanging. End by expressing your reliance on Allah's immense mercy.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication aims for a profound form of blessing: one that is **lasting** ('daa'imatan'), **does not cease** ('la tazoolu'), and **does not change** ('la tuhawwilu'). It's not just about asking for temporary favors, but for a state of well-being, faith, provision, and contentment that endures throughout our lives and, by Allah's grace, beyond. The reference to 'Your mercy' highlights that such enduring blessings are entirely dependent on Allah's boundless compassion. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) taught us this dua, showing its importance in seeking a stable and divinely-protected state of grace.
Source & Authentication
Imran ibn Husayn (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) came to me and said: 'O Imran, is there anyone with you?' I said: 'No.' He said: 'Then do you know of any supplication that the people of the Beds have, other than which they do not have?' I said: 'I do not know.' He said: 'Indeed, they have a supplication which they say: O Allah, I ask You for a lasting blessing, which does not cease or change, by Your mercy, O Most Merciful of those who show mercy.' This was narrated by al-Tabarani in Al-Mu'jam al-Awsat and graded as Hasan by the scholars.