اللَّهُمَّ رَادَّ الضَّالَّةِ، وَهَادِيَ الضَّالَّةِ، اهْدِنِي بِهُدَاكَ، وَرُدَّ عَلَيَّ ضَالَّتِي بِقُدْرَتِكَ، وَفَضْلِكَ، إِنَّمَا أَنْتَ أَعْلَمُ بِعَظِيمِ فَضْلِكَ.
O Allah, Restorer of the lost, Guide of the lost, guide me with Your guidance, and restore to me my lost possession by Your power and Your grace. Indeed, You are Most Knowing of the greatness of Your grace.
Allahumma radd al-dhallati, wa hadiya al-dhallati, ihdini bi hudaka, wa rudda 'alayya dhallati bi qudratika, wa fadlika, innama anta a'lamu bi 'adheem fadlik.
When to Read
This dua is beautifully suited for moments when you feel a particular opportunity, a potential path, or even a tangible item has slipped through your fingers. It's for that feeling of 'what if' or 'if only I had' when a door seems to have closed. Recite it with sincerity when you're seeking divine intervention to bring back what was lost or to reveal a new, better path forward, especially when feeling lost or uncertain about the direction of your life.
How to Read
Recite this dua with a sincere heart and a hopeful spirit. It's best to make dua after offering your obligatory prayers, or at any time you feel a strong connection with Allah. Maintain a state of purity (wudu) if possible, face the Qiblah, and raise your hands. Focus on the meaning of the words, acknowledging Allah's power to restore and guide, and surrender the outcome to Him.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua specifically calls upon Allah in His capacity as the One who restores the lost and guides those who are astray. By reciting it, you are seeking His direct intervention to recover what you perceive as lost – whether it's a missed opportunity, a forgotten blessing, or even a sense of purpose. It reinforces Tawakkul (reliance on Allah) and reminds us that His grace is immense and can turn any situation around. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua, indicating its significance in seeking Allah's help during times of loss and confusion.
Source & Authentication
Ibn 'Abbas narrated that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'When one of you loses something, let him say: Allahumma radd al-dhallati, wa hadiya al-dhallati, ihdini bi hudaka, wa rudda 'alayya dhallati bi qudratika, wa fadlika, innama anta a'lamu bi 'adheem fadlik. (O Allah, Restorer of the lost, Guide of the lost, guide me with Your guidance, and restore to me my lost possession by Your power and Your grace. Indeed, You are Most Knowing of the greatness of Your grace.)' This hadith was graded Hasan by Al-Albani.