Dua #704•Muslim: 2725

Dua to Be Guided and Stay Strong (Allahumma Ihdini)

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The Prophet (ﷺ) taught this dua:

#704

اَللَّهُمَّ اهْدِنِيْ وَسَدِّدْنِي

Transliteration

Allaahummah dini wa-saddidni

Translation

O Allah, guide me and make me steadfast.

Hadith about the Dua

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْعَلاَءِ حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ إِدْرِيسَ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ عَاصِمَ بْنَ كُلَيْبٍ، عَنْ أَبِي بُرْدَةَ، عَنْ عَلِيٍّ، قَالَ قَالَ لِي رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ قُلِ اللَّهُمَّ اهْدِنِي وَسَدِّدْنِي وَاذْكُرْ بِالْهُدَى هِدَايَتَكَ الطَّرِيقَ وَالسَّدَادِ سَدَادَ السَّهْمِ ‏" ‏ ‏.‏ '

Translation

Ali reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said to him: Say," O Allah, direct me to the right path and make me adhere to the straight path," and when you make a mention of right guidance, keep in mind the right path and when you consider of the straight (path), keep in mind the straightness of the arrow. [Muslim: 2725]

Benefits & Virtues

Dua for Difficult Times and Relief

Qiyam al Layl Dua for Guidance and Health

Common Questions

Turn to Allah with a sincere heart and full trust. Make dua for courage, patience, and help when you feel weak. A masnoon dua brings comfort during tough times and builds your connection with Allah.

Istikhara is the dua for guidance. Muslims say it when making big choices, asking for Allah's wisdom and power. It helps you find the right path and feel confident when things are unclear.

Ya Muqallibal qulub, thabbit qalbi 'ala dinik asks Allah to keep your heart firm on faith. Many people say this dua when they feel doubt or need extra help from Allah to stay patient and steady.

In Arabic: اللَّهُمَّ اهْدِنِي وَسَدِّدْنِي. It means O Allah, guide me and keep me right. Muslims use this masnoon dua to ask for the correct path in life.

Surah Al-Baqarah teaches Muslims how to live well and find peace. It covers many topics like patience, help, and the right way, making it useful for anyone seeking guidance in Islam.