اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الثَّبَاتَ فِي الأَمْرِ، وَالعَزِيمَةَ عَلَى الرُّشْدِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ مُوجِبَاتِ رَحْمَتِكَ، وَمَغْفِرَتَكَ، وَالشُّكْرَ عَلَى 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 affairs, and determination in righteousness. I ask You for the things that bring about Your mercy and Your forgiveness, and I ask You to enable me to be grateful for Your favors and to worship You well. I ask You for a sound heart and a truthful tongue. I ask You for the good that You know, and I seek refuge in You from the evil that You know. I seek Your forgiveness for what You know. Indeed, You are the Knower of all unseen matters.
Allahumma inni as'alukal-thabat fil-amr, wal-'azeemata 'alar-rushd, wa as'aluka moojibati rahmatik, wa maghfiratik, wash-shukra 'ala ni'matik, wa husna 'ibadatik, 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 dua is particularly potent when seeking to embark on sincere repentance, or at any time you feel the need to strengthen your resolve against sin and renew your commitment to Allah. It's beneficial after fulfilling an obligation, or when reflecting on your actions and seeking Allah's guidance for a better future. Recite it when you've committed a mistake and are truly remorseful.
How to Read
Recite this dua with a sincere heart, acknowledging your shortcomings and earnestly seeking Allah's help. Utter the words with conviction and hope in Allah's boundless mercy. It is best recited after obligatory prayers, but can also be recited at any other time. Ensure your body, clothing, and place are clean, and face the Qiblah if possible, raising your hands slightly.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful supplication encapsulates a comprehensive request for spiritual well-being. By asking for steadfastness and determination, one seeks the strength to resist temptation and remain on the straight path. The request for the means to attain Allah's mercy and forgiveness, along with the ability to be grateful and worship Him properly, covers the essential elements of a believer's life. A sound heart and truthful tongue are the foundations of good character and sincere intention. The acknowledgment of Allah's knowledge of all things, seen and unseen, fosters humility and complete reliance on Him. It's a prayer that seeks not just forgiveness for past deeds, but the internal tools to live a life pleasing to Allah.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Ibn Mas'ud that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to supplicate: 'Allahumma inni as'alukal-thabat fil-amr, wal-'azeemata 'alar-rushd, wa as'aluka moojibati rahmatik, wa maghfiratik, wash-shukra 'ala ni'matik, wa husna 'ibadatik, 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.' (Translation: O Allah, I ask You for steadfastness in all affairs, and determination in righteousness. I ask You for the things that bring about Your mercy and Your forgiveness, and I ask You to enable me to be grateful for Your favors and to worship You well. I ask You for a sound heart and a truthful tongue. I ask You for the good that You know, and I seek refuge in You from the evil that You know. I seek Your forgiveness for what You know. Indeed, You are the Knower of all unseen matters.)