15. Dua for Hearts to obedience (Sahih Muslim)
Dua for Hearts to obedience in Arabic
اَللَّهُمَّ مُصَرِّفَ الْقُلُوبِ صَرِّفْ قُلُوبَنَا عَلَى طَاعَتِكَ
Dua for Hearts to obedience English Transliteration
Allaahumma musarrifal-qulubi, sarrif qulubana 'ala ta'atik
Dua for Hearts to obedience English Translation
O Allah! Controller of the hearts, direct our hearts to Your obedience.
Abdullah bin Amr bin al-'As (RA) reported that he heard Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: Verily, the hearts of all the sons of Adam are between the two fingers out of the fingers of the Compassionate Lord as one heart. He turns that to any (direction) He likes. Then Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said: (Dua mentioned above)
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنِي زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، وَابْنُ، نُمَيْرٍ كِلاَهُمَا عَنِ الْمُقْرِئِ، قَالَ زُهَيْرٌ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ، اللَّهِ بْنُ يَزِيدَ الْمُقْرِئُ قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا حَيْوَةُ، أَخْبَرَنِي أَبُو هَانِئٍ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ أَبَا عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الْحُبُلِيَّ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ عَبْدَ اللَّهِ بْنَ عَمْرِو بْنِ الْعَاصِ، يَقُولُ أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ " إِنَّ قُلُوبَ بَنِي آدَمَ كُلَّهَا بَيْنَ إِصْبَعَيْنِ مِنْ أَصَابِعِ الرَّحْمَنِ كَقَلْبٍ وَاحِدٍ يُصَرِّفُهُ حَيْثُ يَشَاءُ " . ثُمَّ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " اللَّهُمَّ مُصَرِّفَ الْقُلُوبِ صَرِّفْ قُلُوبَنَا عَلَى طَاعَتِكَ " .
Abdullah b. Amr b. al-'As reported that he heard Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: Verily, the hearts of all the sons of Adam are between the two fingers out of the fingers of the Compassionate Lord as one heart. He turns that to any (direction) He likes. Then Allahs Messenger (ﷺ) said: 0 Allah, the Turner of the hearts, turn our hearts to Thine obedience. [Muslim: 2655]
Benefits of dua for peace of heart
The dua for peace of heart brings comfort and calmness for believers
- In hard times, it helps you feel close to Allah& makes your faith stronger.
- When you do not know what to do, it guides your daily choices & keeps you steady.
- When life feels too much, it calms your worries & brings peace to your heart.
- By asking Allahfor a heart that follows Him, you find it easier to stay obedient .
- It keeps your heart safe from getting lost or pulled away by things that are not good for you.
- Even when things are tough, it helps you stay patient.
- This dua is a strong way to find real peace & comfort deep in your heart.
When to Recite dua for peace of heart
The dua for peace of heart fits many moments in life
- After each namaz to keep the heart firm and obedient to Allah
- During times of confusion or when seeking guidance for important choices
- In moments when feeling restless or seeking dua for heart peace
- At times of hardship or sadness to find dua for peace of mind and heart
- When making dua for guidance for yourself or loved ones
- In the early morning or before sleep to keep the heart at ease
How to Perform dua for peace of heart
Reciting dua for peace of heart is easy for every Muslim.
- Start by saying allaahumma or allahumma from your heart, thinking about Allah’s power to guide hearts.
- Say the dua for peace of heart with honesty, asking for your heart to follow Allah’s rules.
- Make this Islamic dua after namaz or in quiet times for thinking and feeling close to Allah.
- Keep your intentions good & ask for help and strength in every dua for your heart.
- Remember this masnun dua often to find peace of heart & mind by saying Ya muqollibal qulub.
Summary
The dua for peace of heart, found in Sahih Muslim, asks Allahto guide our hearts to obey Him. By saying allaahumma musarrifal-qulubi, sarrif qulubana 'ala ta'atik, Muslims ask for a heart that follows Allah’s way & feels calm with His help. This Islamic dua helps those who want their hearts to stay strong & peaceful.
Making the heart strong is important every day. The dua for peace of heart & mind brings clear thoughts & helps us stay on the right path. Trusting Allah’s control over our hearts helps Muslims find hope, patience & real guidance in life.