اللَّهُمَّ رَادَّ الضَّالِّينَ، وَهَادِيَ الضَّالِّينَ، وَرَادَّ الضَّالَّةِ، اِهْدِنِي لِضَالَّتِي، وَرُدَّهَا عَلَيَّ بِقُدْرَتِكَ وَسُلْطَانِكَ، فَإِنَّهَا مِنْ عَطَائِكَ وَفَضْلِكَ.
O Allah, the Restorer of the lost, the Guide of the misguided, the Responder to the lost, guide me to my lost [person/thing], and restore them to me by Your power and Your authority, for indeed they are from Your bestowal and Your grace.
Allahumma radhdha al-dhaallina, wa haadiya al-dhaallina, wa radhdha al-dhaallah, ihdini li-dhaallati, wa rudda-ha 'alayya bi-qudratika wa sultaanika, fa innaha min 'ataa'ika wa fadlika.
When to Read
This powerful dua is specifically taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ for when something or someone is lost. It's a heartfelt plea to Allah, seeking His guidance and power to find and safely return a missing Muslim. Recite it with sincerity whenever a brother or sister in Islam goes missing, whether they are lost in a physical sense or have strayed and need guidance back to the path.
How to Read
Recite this dua with full conviction in Allah's ability to bring about the return of the lost. Raise your hands in supplication as you invoke Allah. Focus your heart on the mercy of Allah and the brotherhood/sisterhood within the Ummah. You can repeat it multiple times with earnestness and humility, seeking Allah's direct intervention.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a beautiful example of the practical guidance the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ gave us for everyday struggles. It emphasizes reliance on Allah (Tawakkul) and acknowledges that everything is by His decree and grace. Reciting it demonstrates our concern for fellow Muslims and our belief in Allah's power to restore what is lost, bringing immense comfort and hope to those affected by a disappearance.
Source & Authentication
Yahya related to me from Malik, from Muhammad ibn Yahya ibn Habban, from Al-A'raj, from Abu Hurayrah that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: When one of you loses something, he should say: 'Allahumma radhdha al-dhaallina, wa haadiya al-dhaallina, wa radhdha al-dhaallah, ihdini li-dhaallati, wa rudda-ha 'alayya bi-qudratika wa sultaanika, fa innaha min 'ataa'ika wa fadlika.'