Dua for a steadfast heart
Dua for a steadfast heart: a dua in the Quran, asking that the heart not stray from the truth after being guided to faith, and asking for Allah's mercy.
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Arabic
رَبَّنَا لَا تُزِغْ قُلُوبَنَا بَعْدَ إِذْ هَدَيْتَنَا وَهَبْ لَنَا مِنْ لَدُنْكَ رَحْمَةً إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ الْوَهَّابُ
- Transliteration
- Rabbana la tuzigh qulubana ba'da idh hadaytana, wa hab lana min ladunka rahmatan, innaka antal-wahhab.
- Meaning
- Our Lord, do not let our hearts deviate after You have guided us, and grant us mercy from Yourself. Indeed, You are the Bestower.
When it is recited
It is recited at times when faith and steadfastness are shaken, and doubts and difficulties are faced, so that the heart remains firm on the right path.
Sources
This dua is based on the Quran and hadith sources below.
- QuranSurah Ali Imran, 8
In the Quran, this dua appears as the words of those firmly grounded in knowledge, asking that their hearts not stray from the truth.
Related duas
Other duas connected to this topic.
Dua for exams
My Lord, expand my chest for me, ease my task for me, and remove the knot from my tongue so that they may understand my speech.
Dua for being guided to the right decision
O Allah, guide me by Your leave to the truth concerning that over which people differ. Indeed, You guide whom You will to a straight path.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this dua.
Why is the dua for a steadfast heart recited?
It is recited so that the heart does not stray from the truth after being guided to faith, to be protected from doubts and whisperings, and to ask for Allah's mercy.Dua for a steadfast heart: what are its Arabic, transliteration, and meaning?
“Rabbana la tuzigh qulubana...” means “Our Lord, do not let our hearts deviate after You have guided us”; it is found in Surah Ali Imran.