رَبَّنَا لَا تُزِغْ قُلُوبَنَا بَعْدَ إِذْ هَدَيْتَنَا وَهَبْ لَنَا مِنْ لَدُنْكَ رَحْمَةً ۚ إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ الْوَهَّابُ
Our Lord, let not our hearts deviate after You have guided us and grant us from Yourself mercy. Indeed, You are the Bestower.
Rabbana la tuzigh qulubana ba'da idh hadaytana wa hab lana milladunka rahmah, innaka antal-Wahhab.
When to Read
This is a profound supplication from the Quran, taught to us by Allah Himself. It's ideal to recite it regularly, especially after performing prayers, during times of reflection, or whenever you feel a need to reaffirm your commitment to righteousness and seek steadfastness. Making it a habit in your daily duas is a beautiful way to constantly ask Allah to keep your heart firm on guidance.
How to Read
Recite this ayah with sincerity and a humble heart. Understand its meaning – you are asking the One who originally granted you guidance to keep you on that path and to bless you with His continuous mercy. Raise your hands if you wish, as is the custom for earnest supplication. Focus on the words and the deep plea they carry, asking Allah, the Ever-Giving, to grant you this immense favor.
Virtues & Benefits
This ayah is taught by Allah, making it a direct and powerful way to ask for protection. By reciting it, we acknowledge that guidance comes solely from Him and that only He can keep us steadfast. It's a prayer for preservation against deviation and a request for His mercy, which encompasses all things. It reminds us of our dependence on Allah for both initial guidance and its continuation.