Dua & Sunnah
Dua & Sunnah

Dua for Finding Lost Items (Recited Before Sleep)

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Hasan HadithSunan Abi Dawud 5075

اللَّهُمَّ رَادَّ الضَّالَّةِ، وَهَادِيَ الضَّالَّةِ، اهْدِنِي عَلَى ضَالَّتِي، رُدَّهَا عَلَيَّ بِقُدْرَتِكَ وَسُلْطَانِكَ، فَإِنَّهَا مِنْ عَطَائِكَ وَفَضْلِكَ

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O Allah, the Restorer of the lost, and the Guide of the stray, guide me to my lost item, and restore it to me by Your power and authority, for it is from Your giving and Your bounty.

Allahumma radad-dallati, wa hadiyad-dallati, ihdini 'ala dallati, rudda-ha 'alayya bi qudratika wa sultanik, fa innaha min 'ata'ika wa fadlik

When to Read

This dua is specifically recommended to be recited when you realize an item is lost, especially before you sleep. It's a practical application of seeking Allah's help in everyday matters, making the night a time for seeking solutions to our worldly concerns through supplication.

How to Read

Recite this dua with sincere intention and conviction, focusing on Allah's ability to help you. Place your trust in Him after making the effort to find the item. It's a beautiful way to transition into sleep, entrusting your concerns to the One who controls all affairs.

Virtues & Benefits

This dua is a powerful reminder that Allah is the ultimate source of all solutions. It teaches us reliance on Him (tawakkul) for even seemingly small matters. By turning to Allah for help in finding lost items, we strengthen our connection with Him and affirm our belief that nothing is beyond His power. It cultivates patience and gratitude, recognizing that whatever Allah bestows, whether finding the item or not, is a test and a blessing.

Source & Authentication

Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) used to teach them (i.e., the companions) to supplicate in order to regain what is lost, saying: Allahumma radad-dallati, wa hadiyad-dallati, ihdini 'ala dallati, rudda-ha 'alayya bi qudratika wa sultanik, fa innaha min 'ata'ika wa fadlik. (O Allah, the Restorer of the lost, and the Guide of the stray, guide me to my lost item, and restore it to me by Your power and authority, for it is from Your giving and Your bounty).
Hasan HadithSunan Abi Dawud 5075
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