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Tuesday - 20 October, 2026 7-Jumada Al Awwal-1448
Duas for Character and Morals

Dua for Speaking Truth and Honesty

A Prophetic supplication asking Allah to grant a truthful tongue (Lisanan Sadiqan) and a sound heart, enabling the believer to speak with honesty and courage.

Speaking the truth (Qawl al-Haqq) is a fundamental duty in Islam. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ emphasized that truthfulness leads to righteousness, and righteousness leads to Paradise. Speaking the truth requires moral courage, wisdom, and divine assistance, especially in the face of pressure, injustice, or personal loss. Turning to Allah in prayer strengthens the tongue to speak with integrity, justice, and clarity.

Meaning and Explanation

This authentic Prophetic supplication from Sunan an-Nasa'i links honest speech directly to a pure heart. A truthful tongue ('Lisan Sadiq') reflects an upright soul ('Qalb Salim'), ensuring that one's words are free from lies, backbiting, deception, and hypocrisy.

When to Recite

Recite before testifying, giving advice, speaking publicly, engaging in difficult conversations, or during daily supplications.

How to Recite

Recite with a sincere commitment to refrain from deception, exaggeration, and falsehood, and combine your prayer with gentle, wise communication.

Important Notes

Reported in Sunan an-Nasa'i and Musnad Ahmad. Truthful speech in Islam must be paired with wisdom (Hikmah) and kindness, avoiding harshness.

Benefits

Grants courage to speak the truth, protects the tongue from lying and falsehood, builds trustworthiness, and earns Allah's pleasure and justice.

Additional Duas

رَّبِّ أَدْخِلْنِي مُدْخَلَ صِدْقٍ وَأَخْرِجْنِي مُخْرَجَ صِدْقٍ وَاجْعَل لِّي مِن لَّدُنكَ سُلْطَانًا نَّصِيرًا

Rabbi adkhilni mudkhala sidqin wa akhrijni mukhraja sidqin waj'al li milladunka sultanan nasira.

My Lord, cause me to enter an entrance of truthfulness and exit an exit of truthfulness, and grant me from Yourself a supporting authority.

Source

Hadith — Sunan an-Nasa'i — Sunan an-Nasa'i 1304

Authenticity: Sahih (Authentic)

Prophetic supplication asking Allah for a truthful tongue and a sound heart.

Quran — The Holy Quran — Surah Al-Isra 17:80

Authenticity: Authentic — Quranic verse

Quranic supplication asking Allah for truthfulness in entry and exit in all affairs.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

The authentic Hadith prayer in Sunan an-Nasa'i: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka lisanan sadiqan wa qalban salima' (O Allah, I ask You for a truthful tongue and a sound heart) is the best dua for speaking truth.

Truth must be spoken with honesty, moral courage, and wisdom (Hikmah). Islam instructs believers to speak truth with kindness and respect rather than harshness or arrogance.