Allahumma musarrifa-l-qulub: turn our hearts to Your obedience
O Allah, Turner of hearts, turn our hearts to obedience to You.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the hearts of all the children of Adam (AS) are between two of the fingers of the Most Merciful, like a single heart which He turns as He wills. Then he made this du'a. Follow any timing or count stated in the cited narration; otherwise it may be used as a general personal du'a.
The Arabic and meaning are paired with Sahih Muslim 2654. No special promise or count is added without a cited basis.
Allahumma musarrifa-l-qulub, sarrif qulubana 'ala ta'atik.
O Allah, Turner of hearts, turn our hearts to obedience to You.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the hearts of all the children of Adam (AS) are between two of the fingers of the Most Merciful, like a single heart which He turns as He wills. Then he made this du'a.
What does Allahumma musarrifa-l-qulub: turn our hearts to Your obedience mean?
O Allah, Turner of hearts, turn our hearts to obedience to You.
When should I recite Allahumma musarrifa-l-qulub: turn our hearts to Your obedience?
The Prophet ﷺ said that the hearts of all the children of Adam (AS) are between two of the fingers of the Most Merciful, like a single heart which He turns as He wills. Then he made this du'a. Follow any timing or count stated in the cited narration; otherwise it may be used as a general personal du'a.
What is the source for Allahumma musarrifa-l-qulub: turn our hearts to Your obedience?
Sahih Muslim 2654.