اللَّهُمَّ رَدَّ عَلَيَّ ضَالَّتِي وَأَهْلِي وَمَتَاعِي، بِعَزَّتِكَ وَسُلْطَانِكَ.
O Allah, return to me my lost item and my family and my property, by Your might and Your authority.
Allahumma rudd 'alayya dâllatî wa ahlî wa matâ'î, bi'izzatika wa sulthânika.
When to Read
This is a powerful dua to recite before you sleep, especially when you are missing a loved one who is away, or when you have lost something or someone important to you. Reciting it before sleep can bring peace to your heart and mind, trusting Allah to bring back what is lost.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and full conviction in Allah's power to restore. Imagine your loved one returning safely as you say the words. It is best recited just before you drift off to sleep, after you have performed your nightly ablutions and recited other recommended duas for sleep.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a beautiful expression of reliance on Allah (SWT). It not only seeks the return of physical possessions but also encompasses the profound desire for the well-being and return of family and loved ones. By entrusting your worries to Allah before sleep, you invite His mercy and protection, finding solace and hope for a positive outcome.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from 'Abdullah that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'If one of you loses something or a camel runs away, let him say: اللَّهُمَّ رَدَّ عَلَيَّ ضَالَّتِي وَأَهْلِي وَمَتَاعِي، بِعَزَّتِكَ وَسُلْطَانِكَ (Allahumma rudd 'alayya dâllatî wa ahlî wa matâ'î, bi'izzatika wa sulthânika), for indeed it is from Allah's command.'