اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الثَّبَاتَ فِي الأَمْرِ، وَالْعَزِيمَةَ عَلَى الرُّشْدِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ مُوجِبَاتِ رَحْمَتِكَ، وَحَائِمَاتِ مَغْفِرَتِكَ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ شُكْرَ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَحُسْنَ عِبَادَتِكَ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ قَلْبًا سَلِيمًا، وَلِسَانًا صَادِقًا، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا تَعْلَمُ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ خَيْرِ مَا تَعْلَمُ، وَأَسْتَغْفِرُكَ مِمَّا تَعْلَمُ، إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ عَلَّامُ الْغُيُوبِ.
O Allah, I ask You for steadfastness in all affairs, and determination to follow the right path. I ask You for that which makes Your mercy incumbent, and that which guarantees Your forgiveness. 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 what You know, and I ask You for the good of what You know. I seek Your forgiveness for what You know. Indeed, You are the Knower of all hidden things.
Allahumma inni as'alukath-thabata fil-amr, wal-'azeemata 'alar-rushd, wa as'aluka muujibaati rahmatik, wa haa'imaati maghfiratik, wa as'aluka shukra ni'matik, wa husna 'ibaadatik, 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, innaka anta 'allamul-ghuyoob.
When to Read
This is a profound dua to recite for your spouse, especially when they are facing difficulties, tests, or challenges in life. It's also excellent for regular recitation in your daily supplications for them, aiming to strengthen their faith and reliance on Allah, which is crucial during trying times. Make it a habit to pray this during the times when duas are readily accepted, such as the last third of the night, between the Adhan and Iqamah, or on Friday.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a sincere intention for your spouse's spiritual well-being. Visualize them being strengthened in their faith and connection to Allah. Focus on the meaning of the words and feel the humility and dependence on Allah as you ask. It's beautiful to recite this with your spouse, or to make it privately for them. Ensure you are in a state of purity if possible, facing the Qiblah, and raising your hands as is the Sunnah when making dua.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is comprehensive, seeking Allah's help for steadfastness, divine guidance, mercy, and forgiveness – all essential for navigating life's trials. It also asks for gratitude and excellent worship, which are markers of a strong connection with Allah. By seeking refuge from evil and asking for good, you are essentially asking Allah to protect and bless your spouse in all aspects. The request for a 'sound heart and truthful tongue' is fundamental to a righteous life. This dua, by its very nature, aims to draw your spouse closer to Allah by asking Allah to grant them the qualities and support needed to remain firm in faith, which is the ultimate comfort and strength during hardship.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to supplicate: 'Allahumma inni as'alukath-thabata fil-amr, wal-'azeemata 'alar-rushd, wa as'aluka muujibaati rahmatik, wa haa'imat-i maghfiratik, wa as'aluka shukra ni'matik, wa husna 'ibaadatik, 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, innaka anta 'allamul-ghuyoob.' (O Allah, I ask You for steadfastness in all affairs, and determination to follow the right path. I ask You for that which makes Your mercy incumbent, and that which guarantees Your forgiveness. 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 what You know, and I ask You for the good of what You know. I seek Your forgiveness for what You know. Indeed, You are the Knower of all hidden things.)