اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الثَّبَاتَ فِي الأَمْرِ، وَالْعَزِيمَةَ عَلَى الرُّشْدِ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ شُكْرَ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَحُسْنَ عِبَادَتِكَ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ قَلْبًا سَلِيمًا، وَلِسَانًا صَادِقًا، وَأَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ خَيْرِ مَا تَعْلَمُ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا أَعْلَمُ، وَأَسْتَغْفِرُكَ لِمَا أَعْلَمُ، وَمَا لَا أَعْلَمُ.
O Allah, I ask You for steadfastness in all matters, and the resolve to do what is right. I ask You to make me thankful for Your favors and to enable me to worship You in the best manner. I ask You for a sound heart and a truthful tongue. I ask You for all the good You know, and I seek refuge in You from all the evil You know. I ask Your forgiveness for what I know and for what I do not know.
Allahumma inni as'alukal-thabata fil-amr, wal-'azeemata 'alar-rushd, wa as'aluka shukra ni'matik, wa husna 'ibadatik, wa as'aluka qalban saleeman, wa lisaanan sadqan, wa as'aluka min khairi ma ta'lam, wa a'udhu bika min sharri ma a'lam, wa astaghfiruka lima a'lam, wa ma la a'lam.
When to Read
This powerful dua is perfect for those moments when life throws unexpected challenges your way. Whether it's a sudden loss, an unexpected setback, or a perplexing situation, reciting this when you feel overwhelmed can bring solace and strength. It's also beneficial to make it a regular practice, especially after your obligatory prayers, to cultivate a heart that is constantly seeking Allah's guidance and strength.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a heartfelt conviction, directing your plea to Allah alone. Raise your hands as you normally would for dua. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, truly asking Allah for steadfastness, guidance, and protection. Believe that Allah, in His infinite wisdom, will grant you what is best, even if it's not immediately apparent.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a comprehensive request for spiritual and practical well-being. It asks for **steadfastness** (ثبات - thabat) in the face of life's storms, the **resolve to do good** (عزيمة على الرشد - 'azeemah 'alar-rushd), which implies wisdom and purpose. It also seeks **gratitude** (شكر نعمة - shukr ni'mah) for what we have and the ability to **worship Allah beautifully** (حسن عبادة - husn 'ibadah). The request for a **sound heart** (قلب سليم - qalbun saleem) and a **truthful tongue** (لسان صادق - lisanun sadq) are foundations for a righteous life. Finally, by asking for the best from Allah's knowledge and seeking refuge from the evil He knows, we acknowledge His perfect awareness and our own limitations, leading to true reliance on His wisdom.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abdullah bin Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to supplicate: 'Allahumma inni as'alukal-thabata fil-amr, wal-'azeemata 'alar-rushd, wa as'aluka shukra ni'matik, wa husna 'ibadatik, wa as'aluka qalban saleeman, wa lisaanan sadqan, wa as'aluka min khairi ma ta'lam, wa a'udhu bika min sharri ma a'lam, wa astaghfiruka lima a'lam, wa ma la a'lam.' (O Allah, I ask You for steadfastness in all matters, and the resolve to do what is right. I ask You to make me thankful for Your favors and to enable me to worship You in the best manner. I ask You for a sound heart and a truthful tongue. I ask You for all the good You know, and I seek refuge in You from all the evil You know. I ask Your forgiveness for what I know and for what I do not know.)