اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الثَّبَاتَ فِي الأَمْرِ، وَالْعَزِيمَةَ عَلَى الرُّشْدِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ شُكْرَ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَحُسْنَ عِبَادَتِكَ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ قَلْبًا سَلِيمًا، وَلِسَانًا صَادِقًا، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا تَعْلَمُ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ خَيْرِ مَا تَعْلَمُ، وَأَسْتَغْفِرُكَ مِمَّا تَعْلَمُ.
O Allah, I ask You for steadfastness in all matters, and determination in righteousness. I ask You to enable me to be grateful for Your favors and to worship You in the best way. 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. And I seek Your forgiveness for what You know.
Allahumma inni as'alukath-thabat fil-amr, wal-'azeemata 'alar-rushd, wa as'aluka shukra ni'matik, wa husna 'ibadatik, wa as'aluka qalban saleeman, wa lisaanan sadiqan, wa a'udhu bika min sharri ma ta'lam, wa as'aluka min khairi ma ta'lam, wa astaghfiruka mimma ta'lam.
When to Read
This is a comprehensive dua that can be recited at any time, but it's particularly potent when made during the night, after prayers, or when reflecting on one's spiritual state. It's excellent for seeking guidance and strengthening one's resolve, especially when facing challenges or making important decisions.
How to Read
Recite with sincerity and heartfelt conviction. Visualize yourself embodying steadfastness, righteousness, gratitude, and sincere worship. Imagine your heart being purified and your tongue speaking truth. Raise your hands in supplication, as is customary when making dua. Reflect on the meaning of each phrase as you utter it.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a profound request for spiritual strength and well-being. By asking for 'steadfastness in all matters' and 'determination in righteousness,' we are seeking Allah's help to remain firm on the straight path, regardless of life's trials. Requesting 'gratitude for Your favors' and 'to worship You in the best way' directly addresses the core of our relationship with Allah. A 'sound heart' signifies purity from sin and ill-will, while a 'truthful tongue' ensures our words align with our intentions. Finally, seeking refuge from evil and asking for good, coupled with seeking forgiveness, covers all aspects of seeking Allah's pleasure and protection, thereby deepening our connection.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated that Abdullah bin Mas'ud said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to supplicate: 'Allahumma inni as'alukath-thabat fil-amr, wal-'azeemata 'alar-rushd, wa as'aluka shukra ni'matik, wa husna 'ibadatik, wa as'aluka qalbansaleeman, wa lisaanan sadiqan, wa a'udhu bika min sharri ma ta'lam, wa as'aluka min khairi ma ta'lam, wa astaghfiruka mimma ta'lam.' (O Allah, I ask You for steadfastness in all matters, and determination in righteousness. I ask You to enable me to be grateful for Your favors and to worship You in the best way. 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. And I seek Your forgiveness for what You know.)