Which prayer did our Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) most often recite when he was with his mother Ümmü Seleme (RA)?
Ümmü Seleme -may Allah be pleased with her- was asked:
WHAT PRAYER DID THE PROPHET (PBUH) RECITED MOST OFTEN?
“O mother of the believers! When the Messenger of Allah -peace and blessings be upon him- was with you, which prayer did he recite most often?” She replied:
“Most often:
يَا مُقَلِّبَ الْقُلُوبِ ثَبِتْ قَلْب۪ى عَلٰى دِينِكَ
“O Allah, Who turns hearts over! Make my heart steadfast upon your religion.” (Tirmidhi, Du’a, 89/3522; Ahmed, IV, 182, VI, 91)
The Virtues and Meaning of This Prayer
This prayer is of great importance in asking Allah to keep the heart steadfast in faith. Considering the reality that hearts can constantly change and be drawn in different directions, our Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) frequently made this supplication.
How to Recite This Prayer?
- Pay attention to pronouncing the Arabic correctly.
- Recite it with sincerity, contemplating its meaning.
- Frequently mention this prayer in your daily supplications.