اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الثَّبَاتَ فِي الأَمْرِ، وَالعَزِيمَةَ عَلَى الرُّشْدِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ شُكْرَ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَحُسْنَ عِبَادَتِكَ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ قَلْبًا سَلِيمًا، وَلِسَانًا صَادِقًا، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا تَعْلَمُ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ خَيْرِ مَا تَعْلَمُ، وَأَسْتَغْفِرُكَ مِمَّا تَعْلَمُ، إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ عَلَّامُ الغُيُوبِ.
O Allah, I ask You for steadfastness in all affairs, and determination in pursuing guidance. I ask You to enable me to be grateful for Your favors and to worship You in the best manner. I ask You for a sound heart and a truthful tongue. I seek refuge in You from the evil of what You know, and I ask You for the good of what You know. I seek Your forgiveness for what You know, for indeed, You are the Knower of hidden things.
Allahumma inni as'alukal-thabat fil-amr, wal-'azeemata 'alar-rushd, wa as'aluka shukra ni'matik, wa husna 'ibadatik, wa as'aluka qalban saleeman, wa lisaanan saadiqan, wa a'udhu bika min sharri ma ta'lam, wa as'aluka min khairi ma ta'lam, wa astaghfiruka mimma ta'lam, innaka anta 'allamul-ghuyoob.
When to Read
This powerful dua is particularly relevant as we navigate the challenges of fasting during Ramadan. The heightened spiritual state can make us more susceptible to internal struggles. Recite it in the mornings during Ramadan, or anytime you feel tempted by negative thoughts, idle chatter, or unhelpful habits that could detract from your fast.
How to Read
Begin with Bismillah (In the name of Allah). Raise your hands slightly, palm facing towards the sky, as if making a sincere request. Recite with conviction, understanding the profound request you are making of Allah. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, visualizing your heart becoming sound and your tongue truthful. Conclude by wiping your hands over your face, a practice mentioned in some narrations.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to his uncle Al-Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him), equips us with a spiritual toolkit. It asks Allah for three core elements: 'steadfastness' and 'determination' to stay on the right path, 'gratitude' for His blessings (especially the blessing of fasting), and 'excellent worship'. Crucially, it also seeks refuge from evil and asks for the good that Allah knows, acknowledging our limitations in knowing what's best. It strengthens us against intrusive thoughts and urges that can weaken our resolve during the sacred month.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Abbas: He said: I said: O Messenger of Allah, teach me something that I may ask Allah by it. He said: O Uncle, say: O Allah, I ask You for 'afiyah (well-being) in this world and the Hereafter. O Allah, I ask You for 'afiyah in my religion and my worldly affairs, for my family and my wealth. O Allah, conceal my weaknesses and make me feel secure from my fears. O Allah, protect me from before me and behind me, from my right and from my left, and from above me. I seek refuge in Your greatness from being struck down from beneath me. (He said): And for Abdullah ibn Abbas, he would say: And for my soul. And I ask You that You are pleased with me, and that You are pleased with what You decree for me. He said: O Abdullah, they are 'afiyah, so live by them. (Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3502 - deemed Hasan Gharib in Tirmidhi, and also found in Sunan Ibn Majah 3846 and Musnad Ahmad). The dua presented in the main entry is a variation that specifically addresses inner fortitude and uprightness, also attributed in essence to supplications taught by the Prophet ﷺ.