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.
O Allah, I ask You for steadfastness in all affairs, and the determination to follow the right path. 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 whatever You know, and I ask You for the good of whatever You know, and I seek Your forgiveness for all sins that You know.
Allahumma inni as'alukath-thabata 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.
When to Read
This is a profound dua that can be recited any time, but it's particularly potent after Ramadan, as we seek Allah's help to maintain the spiritual momentum gained. Recite it during your daily prayers, after salaam, or whenever you feel the need for divine strength to stay on the path of righteousness.
How to Read
Make this dua with sincerity and conviction, believing that Allah is the only one who can grant steadfastness. Raise your hands in supplication as you would for other duas. Reflect on the meaning of each phrase and internalize its significance for your life beyond Ramadan.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses seeking Allah's help for crucial spiritual qualities: steadfastness (Thabat), determination (Azeemah), gratitude (Shukr), excellent worship (Husn al-'Ibadah), a pure heart (Qalb Saleem), and a truthful tongue (Lisan Saadiq). It also involves seeking refuge from evil, asking for good, and seeking forgiveness – all essential for continuous spiritual growth and protection. Maintaining good deeds after Ramadan is a sign of sincere faith, showing that our worship was for Allah's sake, not just for the month.
Source & Authentication
Yahya related to me from Malik, from Zayd ibn Aslam, from Abu Abdullah as-Sanamani, from Uthman ibn Affan that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ used to say when he had finished his prayer: 'O Allah, I ask You for steadfastness in all affairs, and the determination to follow the right path. 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 whatever you know and from the evil of what You know.' (Yazid ibn Harun narrated it from Zayd ibn Aslam, from Abu Abdullah as-Sanamani, from Uthman ibn Affan, from the Prophet ﷺ. Tirmidhi said this hadith is hasan gharib). *Note: The wording in the provided Arabic text is a slightly expanded version commonly taught and recited, capturing the essence of seeking Allah's aid for all aspects of righteous living. The core request for steadfastness and well-being is present in the attributed narration.*