يَا مُقَلِّبَ الْقُلُوبِ ثَبِّتْ قَلْبِي عَلَى دِينِكَ وَعَلَى طَاعَتِكَ
O Turner of the hearts, make my heart firm on Your religion and on Your obedience.
Ya muqalliba al-qulubi, thabbit qalbi 'ala dinika wa 'ala ta'atika.
When to Read
This heartfelt dua is particularly poignant during times when we witness moral decline within the Ummah. It's a plea for steadfastness not just for ourselves, but as a foundation for a stronger collective. Recite it when you feel concerned about the state of the community, or when facing personal challenges that test your commitment to Islamic values. Making it a regular part of your supplications, especially after Salah, can help keep your heart tethered to Allah's guidance.
How to Read
Recite with sincere intention and a humble heart, focusing on the meaning of the words. Direct your supplication to Allah, the One who has control over all hearts. Understand that this dua is an acknowledgement of our own need for divine assistance in remaining firm on faith and obedience, a quality we should yearn for on behalf of our entire Ummah.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a powerful supplication for spiritual resilience. By asking Allah to keep our hearts firm on His religion, we are seeking protection against deviation and wavering faith. Steadfastness in faith and obedience are the bedrock of a strong Ummah. As the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us, the hearts of the servants of Allah are between His two fingers, and He turns them as He wills (Sahih Muslim 2654). This hadith underscores the absolute necessity of seeking Allah's help to maintain our spiritual direction.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abdullah bin Amr bin Al-'As: I heard Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) say: 'Verily, the hearts of all the children of Adam are between the Fingers of the Most Merciful, like one heart, and He causes it to turn and rotate however He wills.' Then he said: 'O Allah, Lord of our heart, make our hearts firm on Your religion.'