اللَّهُمَّ رَادَّ الضَّالَّةِ، وَهَادِيَ الضَّالَّةِ، ارْدُدْ عَلَيَّ ضَالَّتِي بِقُدْرَتِكَ وَسُلْطَانِكَ، فَإِنَّهَا مِنْ عَطَائِكَ وَفَضْلِكَ
O Allah, the Replacer of the lost, the Guide of the lost, return my lost item to me by Your power and Your authority, for it is from Your giving and Your grace.
Allahumma rad-da al-dallati, wa hadiya al-dallati, rud-da 'alayya dallati bi qudratika wa sultanika, fa innaha min 'ata'ika wa fadlik
When to Read
This dua is perfect to recite when you realize an item is missing. Say it with sincerity and focus, remembering that Allah is the ultimate provider and restorer of things.
How to Read
Recite this dua with heartfelt supplication. It's good to make a habit of turning to Allah with all our needs, big or small. You can raise your hands slightly while supplicating if you wish, as this is a common practice during dua. Utter the words clearly and with conviction.
Virtues & Benefits
This specific dua isn't just about the lost item itself; it’s a beautiful reminder of our reliance on Allah. It trains us to seek help from the One who truly has power over all affairs. By acknowledging that the item is 'from Your giving and Your grace,' we cultivate gratitude and humility. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us to turn to Allah in times of both ease and difficulty, and this practice strengthens that connection.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated that Abdullah bin 'Amr said: 'The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: "The lost camel can be found by calling out its name and its rope, and the lost goat can be found by calling out its name and its rope. The lost cow can be found by calling out its name and its rope. The lost sheep can be found by calling out its name and its rope. The lost purse can be found by calling out its name and its purse. The lost dirham can be found by calling out its name and its dirham. The lost loaf of bread can be found by calling out its name and its loaf of bread. When one of you loses something, he should say: 'O Allah, the Replacer of the lost, the Guide of the lost, return my lost item to me by Your power and Your authority, for it is from Your giving and Your grace.'" (Sunan Abi Dawud 5073. Graded Hasan by Al-Albani)