اللَّهُمَّ لاَ طَالَ لَكَ عِظَمًا وَلاَ أَمْثَلَ لَكَ رِفْقًا وَلاَ أَعْظَمَ لَكَ مِنَّةً وَلاَ أَقْوَمَ لَكَ أَمْرًا اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ بِعِظَمِكَ وَبِأَمْرِكَ وَبِأَيَادِيكَ الْحِسَانِ أَنْ تُفَرِّقَ بَيْنَ الْحَقِّ وَالْبَاطِلِ وَأَنْ تُنَوِّرَ قَلْبِي وَأَنْ تُوَفِّقَنِي لِمَا تُحِبُّ وَتَرْضَى
O Allah, none is as great as You, none is as gentle as You, none has bestowed more favors upon us than You, and none has established matters as firmly as You. O Allah, I ask You by Your greatness, Your command, and Your beautiful bestowals that You distinguish between truth and falsehood, illuminate my heart, and grant me success in what You love and what pleases You.
Allahumma laa taala laka 'idhamaw wa laa amthala laka rifqaw wa laa a'dhamalaka minnatan wa laa aqwama laka amran. Allahumma innee as'aluka bi'idhamika wa bi amrika wa bi ayadeekal hisaan an tufarriqa baynal haqqi wal baatil wa an tunawwira qalbee wa an tuwaffiqanee limaa tuhibbu wa tardaa.
When to Read
This dua is particularly relevant when experiencing a mirage in a desert or seeing something that appears to be real but is an illusion. It's a moment to remember Allah's absolute truth and seek His help in discerning reality from deception, asking for clarity and guidance in all matters, not just visual ones.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humbled heart. Focus on the meaning of the words, recognizing Allah's supreme power and wisdom. It's a reminder that even when our senses can be deceived, Allah is the ultimate source of truth and clarity. Make this a personal supplication, connecting your immediate experience to your overall reliance on Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication embodies a profound reliance on Allah during moments of potential confusion. By asking Allah to distinguish between truth and falsehood, we are essentially seeking His divine discernment. This can translate into greater clarity in our decisions, a stronger ability to recognize deception in our lives, and an inner light that guides us towards what is right and pleasing to our Creator. It reaffirms our belief that ultimate truth resides with Allah alone.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Hurayrah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "When you hear the crow caw, remember Allah, and ask Him for His bounty, for it is the time when Allah grants His bounty. When you see the mirage, remember Allah, and ask Him for Your needs, for it is the time when He looks upon His servants. When the sky is overcast, remember Allah, and glorify Him, for it is the time when He looks upon His servants." Then he mentioned the saying of the Prophet (ﷺ): 'When you see the mirage, remember Allah, and ask Him for Your needs, for it is the time when He looks upon His servants.' He said: 'Allahumma laa taala laka 'idhamaw wa laa amthala laka rifqaw wa laa a'dhamalaka minnatan wa laa aqwama laka amran. Allahumma innee as'aluka bi'idhamika wa bi amrika wa bi ayadeekal hisaan an tufarriqa baynal haqqi wal baatil wa an tunawwira qalbee wa an tuwaffiqanee limaa tuhibbu wa tardaa.'