16. Dua For Steadfast In Religion (Masnun Dua)
Shahr bin Hawshab (R) said: “I said to Umm Salamah (RA): ‘O Mother of the Believers! What was the supplication that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said most frequently when he was with you?” She said: ‘The supplication he said most frequently was -
Dua For Steadfast In Religion in Arabic
يَا مُقَلِّبَ الْقُلُوبِ ثَبِّتْ قَلْبِيْ عَلَى دِيْنِكَ
Dua For Steadfast In Religion English Transliteration
Ya Muqallibal-qulubi, thabbit qalbi 'ala dinik
Dua For Steadfast In Religion English Translation
O Changer of the Hearts! Strengthen my heart upon Your Religion.
So I said: O Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), why do you supplicate so frequently. He said: ‘O Umm Salamah! Verily, there is no human being except that his heart is between Two Fingers of the Fingers of Allah, so whomsoever He wills He makes steadfast, and whomever He wills He causes to deviate.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُوسَى الأَنْصَارِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا مُعَاذُ بْنُ مُعَاذٍ، عَنْ أَبِي كَعْبٍ، صَاحِبِ الْحَرِيرِ حَدَّثَنِي شَهْرُ بْنُ حَوْشَبٍ، قَالَ قُلْتُ لأُمِّ سَلَمَةَ يَا أُمَّ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ مَا كَانَ أَكْثَرُ دُعَاءِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم إِذَا كَانَ عِنْدَكِ قَالَتْ كَانَ أَكْثَرُ دُعَائِهِ " يَا مُقَلِّبَ الْقُلُوبِ ثَبِّتْ قَلْبِي عَلَى دِينِكَ " . قَالَتْ قُلْتُ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ مَا لأَكْثَرِ دُعَائِكَ يَا مُقَلِّبَ الْقُلُوبِ ثَبِّتْ قَلْبِي عَلَى دِينِكَ قَالَ " يَا أُمَّ سَلَمَةَ إِنَّهُ لَيْسَ آدَمِيٌّ إِلاَّ وَقَلْبُهُ بَيْنَ أُصْبُعَيْنِ مِنْ أَصَابِعِ اللَّهِ فَمَنْ شَاءَ أَقَامَ وَمَنْ شَاءَ أَزَاغَ " . فَتَلاَ مُعَاذٌ :
( ربَّنَا لاَ تُزِغْ قُلُوبَنَا بَعْدَ إِذْ هَدَيْتَنَا ) قَالَ وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ عَائِشَةَ وَالنَّوَّاسِ بْنِ سَمْعَانَ وَأَنَسٍ وَجَابِرٍ وَعَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو وَنُعَيْمِ بْنِ هَمَّارٍ . قَالَ وَهَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ . Shahr bin Hawshab said: “I said to Umm Salamah: ‘O Mother of the Believers! What was the supplication that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said most frequently when he was with you?” She said: ‘The supplication he said most frequently was: “O Changer of the hearts, make my heart firm upon Your religion (Yā Muqallibal-qulūb, thabbit qalbī `alā dīnik).’” She said: ‘So I said: “O Messenger of Allah, why do you supplicate so frequently: ‘O Changer of the hearts, make my heart firm upon Your religion.’ He said: ‘O Umm Salamah! Verily, there is no human being except that his heart is between Two Fingers of the Fingers of Allah, so whomsoever He wills He makes steadfast, and whomever He wills He causes to deviate.’” [Sahih (Albani). Tirmidhi: 3522]
Benefits of dua for steadfast in religion
Being strong in belief brings calm to the heart and mind. This dua, called ya muqallibal qulub, is special for Muslims who want to stay true to Islam every day.
- When life gets tough, it helps Muslims hold on to their faith and not give up.
- Facing challenges or worries, It brings a sense of calm and comfort to your heart.
- By using a powerful dua from the hadith, you can strengthen your daily connection with Allah.
- It inspires you to be patient and keep up your worship.
- This dua encourages Muslims to rely on Allah’s help to stay true to their beliefs.
- It fills your heart with hope and reassures you that Allahis always taking care of you.
- You’ll learn a special masnun dua from the Prophet that helps keep your heart healthy and strong.
When to Recite dua for steadfast in religion
Saying dua for steadfast in religion can keep your heart steady and close to Allah. This masnun dua is good at many times in a Muslim’s life.
- After every fard prayer, say dua for steadfast in religion for daily help
- When feeling weak or having doubts in faith, say the ya muqallibal qulub dua in arabic
- When you have hard choices, ask Allahfor help with this prophetic dua
- In times of fear or worry, find calm and strength with this islamic dua
- At night before sleep, say the dua for steadfast to end your day with peace
How to Perform dua for steadfast in religion
Making dua for steadfast in religion is easy and brings reward. This islamic dua can be said anytime, with truth and focus on Allah.
- Go to a calm place and face the qibla before you say the ya muqallibal qulub dua
- Raise your hands and say the masnun dua out loud or in your mind with full honesty
- Think about what it means, asking Allahto keep your heart firm in His religion
- Say the dua for being strong as many times as you like, mostly after prayers
- Trust Allah’s plan & believe He will answer your dua in the best way
Summary
The dua for steadfast in religion, called ya muqallibal qulub, is a loved masnun dua from hadith. It asks Allahto keep the heart firm on His religion, helping Muslims stay strong in belief. This dua brings calm and comfort to those who ask Allahfor help every day.
Saying this islamic dua makes the bond with Allahstronger and helps with doubts or fears. Staying close with this prophetic dua can help every Muslim face life’s tests. This simple prayer is a strong reminder that being strong comes from Allahonly.