اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الثَّبَاتَ فِي الأَمْرِ، وَالعَزِيمَةَ عَلَى الرُّشْدِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ مُوجِبَاتِ رَحْمَتِكَ، وَحَوَازِمَ مَغْفِرَتِكَ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ شُكْرَ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَحُسْنَ عِبَادَتِكَ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ قَلْبًا سَلِيمًا، وَلِسَانًا صَادِقًا، وَأَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ خَيْرِ مَا تَعْلَمُ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا تَعْلَمُ، وَأَسْتَغْفِرُكَ لِمَا تَعْلَمُ، إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ عَلَّامُ الغُيُوبِ.
O Allah, I ask You for steadfastness in all matters, and determination in following the right path. I ask You for the things that make Your mercy incumbent, and the things that lead to Your forgiveness. I ask You to enable me to be grateful for Your blessings and to worship You well. I ask You for a sound heart and a truthful tongue. I ask You for the good You know, and I seek refuge in You from the evil You know. I ask Your forgiveness for what You know. Indeed, You are the Knower of the unseen.
Allahumma inni as'alukath-thabata fil-amri, wal-'azeemata 'alar-rushdi, wa as'aluka muujibaati rahmatik, wa hawaa-izma maghfiratik, wa as'aluka shukra ni'matik, wa husna 'ibaadatik, wa as'aluka qalban saleeman, wa lisaanan saadiqan, wa as'aluka min khairi ma ta'lam, wa a'udhu bika min sharri ma ta'lam, wa astaghfiruka lima ta'lam, innaka anta 'allamul-ghuyoob.
When to Read
This is a comprehensive dua that can be recited at any time, especially after committing a sin or feeling the weight of disobedience. It's particularly powerful when said after obligatory prayers or during the stillness of the night. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this to Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) when he asked for something that would benefit him in this life and the next. Reciting it regularly can help in maintaining spiritual discipline and seeking Allah's constant guidance.
How to Read
Make this dua with sincerity and conviction, truly intending to turn back to Allah. Raise your hands as you would in supplication. Believe in Allah's mercy and His ability to forgive. Reflect on the meaning of each phrase, asking Allah for what you genuinely need for your spiritual well-being and success in both worlds. It’s about pouring your heart out to your Creator.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a request for the ultimate spiritual success: Allah's guidance, mercy, and forgiveness. Asking for 'steadfastness' and 'determination' helps in preventing future sins. Seeking the 'things that make Your mercy incumbent' and 'lead to Your forgiveness' is a direct plea for Allah’s ultimate grace. The request for a 'sound heart' and 'truthful tongue' addresses the core of our being and our expression, vital for genuine repentance. It covers seeking the good and guarding against evil, and seeking forgiveness for known and unknown transgressions, demonstrating a comprehensive reliance on Allah.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said to Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him): 'O Ibn Mas'ud, learn this dua, for it is a supplication that has been given to me, and no prophet before me was given it except that he asked of his Lord what was asked of Him in it, and no servant asked of his Lord what is in it except that it is the sealing of what is for him from his Lord, and it is not of the doomed people.' Then he taught him: 'Allahumma inni as'alukath-thabata fil-amri, wal-'azeemata 'alar-rushdi, wa as'aluka muujibaati rahmatik, wa hawaa-izma maghfiratik, wa as'aluka shukra ni'matik, wa husna 'ibaadatik, wa as'aluka qalban saleeman, wa lisaanan saadiqan, wa as'aluka min khairi ma ta'lam, wa a'udhu bika min sharri ma ta'lam, wa astaghfiruka lima ta'lam, innaka anta 'allamul-ghuyoob. (O Allah, I ask You for steadfastness in all matters, and determination in following the right path. I ask You for the things that make Your mercy incumbent, and the things that lead to Your forgiveness. I ask You to enable me to be grateful for Your blessings and to worship You well. I ask You for a sound heart and a truthful tongue. I ask You for the good You know, and I seek refuge in You from the evil You know. I ask Your forgiveness for what You know. Indeed, You are the Knower of the unseen.)'