The Prophet ﷺ frequently taught supplications asking Allah for guidance (Hidayah), righteousness, and sound direction in all affairs of life and religion.
اللَّهُمَّ اهْدِنِي وَسَدِّدْنِي
Allahummahdini wa saddidni.
O Allah, guide me and make me steadfast and correct.
Hadith — Sahih Muslim — Book of Prayer
Authenticity: Authentic hadith tradition
Meaning and Explanation
The supplication asks Allah to point out the straight path and enable the believer to walk upon it with correctness, accuracy, and unwavering constancy.
When to Recite
During daily prayers, personal supplications, Istikharah, or when facing important life decisions.
How to Recite
Recite sincerely while holding the intention in mind to aim for accuracy, as an arrow aims directly at a target.
Important Notes
This authentic wording is reported in Sahih Muslim (2725). The Prophet ﷺ instructed 'Ali ibn Abi Talib to remember the straightness of an arrow when reciting 'saddidni'.
Benefits
Protects against misguidance, provides clarity in decision-making, and maintains spiritual steadfastness in daily life.
Additional Duas
Content type: Hadith
Tags:
prophet dua for guidance
guidance dua
hidayah dua
steadfastness
righteousness dua
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
'Saddidni' comes from 'Sdad', which means accuracy and correctness in speech and deeds, like an arrow hitting its intended bullseye directly.
Guidance is not just entering Islam; it includes staying steadfast on the truth, making correct daily decisions, gaining deeper knowledge, and avoiding subtle misguidances.