485. Dua for Guidance to the Right Path
Dua for Guidance in Arabic
اَللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ جِبْرَائِيْلَ وَمِيْكَائِيْلَ وَإِسْرَافِيلَ فَاطِرَ السَّمَوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ عَالِمَ الْغَيْبِ وَالشَّهَادَةِ أَنْتَ تَحْكُمُ بَيْنَ عِبَادِكَ فِيمَا كَانُوا فِيهِ يَخْتَلِفُونَ اهْدِنِيْ لِمَا اخْتُلِفَ فِيهِ مِنَ الْحَقِّ بِإِذْنِكَ إِنَّكَ تَهْدِيْ مَنْ تَشَاءُ إِلَى صِرَاطٍ مُسْتَقِيْمٍ
Dua for Guidance English Transliteration
Allaahumma rabba jibra-eel, wameeka-eel, wa-israafeel faatiras-samawaati wal-ardi, AAalimal-ghaybi washshahaadah, anta tahkumu bayna ibaadika feemaa kanoo feehi yakhtalifoon ihdinee limakh-tulifa feehi minal-haqqi bi-idhnika, innaka tahdee man tashaa-o ilaa siraatin mustaqeem
Dua for Guidance English Translation
O Allah, Lord of Jibra-eel, Meeka-eel and Israfeel (great angles), Creator of the heavens and the Earth, Knower of the seen and the unseen. You are the arbitrator between Your servants in that which they have disputed. Guide me to the truth by Your leave, in that which they have differed, for verily You guide whom You will to a straight path.
Ayesha said, "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), used to recite this du'a at the beginning of the night (tahajjud) prayer." It should be noted that every researcher, scholar, mufti and truth-seeking believer should recite this dua more and more at the beginning of tahajjud, in prostration and at all other times. It is very important to seek guidance from Allah Almighty through this dua without relying entirely on one's own research, knowledge or anything else.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، وَمُحَمَّدُ بْنُ حَاتِمٍ، وَعَبْدُ بْنُ حُمَيْدٍ، وَأَبُو مَعْنٍ الرَّقَاشِيُّ قَالُوا حَدَّثَنَا عُمَرُ بْنُ يُونُسَ، حَدَّثَنَا عِكْرِمَةُ بْنُ عَمَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ أَبِي كَثِيرٍ، حَدَّثَنِي أَبُو سَلَمَةَ، بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ عَوْفٍ قَالَ سَأَلْتُ عَائِشَةَ أُمَّ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ بِأَىِّ شَىْءٍ كَانَ نَبِيُّ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَفْتَتِحُ صَلاَتَهُ إِذَا قَامَ مِنَ اللَّيْلِ قَالَتْ كَانَ إِذَا قَامَ مِنَ اللَّيْلِ افْتَتَحَ صَلاَتَهُ " اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ جِبْرَائِيلَ وَمِيكَائِيلَ وَإِسْرَافِيلَ فَاطِرَ السَّمَوَاتِ وَالأَرْضِ عَالِمَ الْغَيْبِ وَالشَّهَادَةِ أَنْتَ تَحْكُمُ بَيْنَ عِبَادِكَ فِيمَا كَانُوا فِيهِ يَخْتَلِفُونَ اهْدِنِي لِمَا اخْتُلِفَ فِيهِ مِنَ الْحَقِّ بِإِذْنِكَ إِنَّكَ تَهْدِي مَنْ تَشَاءُ إِلَى صِرَاطٍ مُسْتَقِيمٍ " . '
Abd al-Rahman b. 'Auf reported: I asked 'A'isha, the mother of the believers, (to tell me) the words with which the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) commenced the prayer when he got up at night. She said: When he got up at night he would commence his prayer with these words: O Allah, Lord of Gabriel, and Michael, and Israfil, the Creator of the heavens and the earth, Who knowest the unseen and the seen; Thou decidest amongst Thy servants concerning their differences. Guide me with Thy permission in the divergent views (which the people) hold about Truth, for it is Thou Who guidest whom Thou wilt to the Straight Path. [Muslim: 770]
Benefits of Dua for Guidance to Sirat al Mustaqim
This dua for guidance to sirat al mustaqim is a strong prayer for hidayat, helping Muslims find the right path, keep Iman safe, and get Barakah in every Amal, especially when life feels confusing or hard.
- Allah shows the right way to the one who asks for guidance to sirat al mustaqim.
- This islamic prayer for guidance brings Barakah and peace in every Amal and heart.
- Dua for hidayat helps a muslim stay away from wrong and find the truth in life.
- Asking for siratal mustaqim keeps Iman strong and brings Allah’s mercy in daily choices.
- This dua for guidance helps hearts stay clean and close to Allah in every step.
When to Recite Dua For Guidance
This dua for guidance is a strong prayer for hidayat, asking Allah to show you sirat al mustaqim, help you find the truth, and keep your Iman safe when you feel lost or need Barakah in your Amal.
- After every salah, ask Allah with this dua for guidance to sirat al mustaqim.
- When facing confusion in life, use the prayer for guidance to seek hidayat.
- Before making a big choice, recite the dua for guidance for Allah’s help and Barakah.
- In times of doubt about right and wrong, turn to this hidayat ki dua for clear path.
- While reading Quran, make this dua for guidance to understand the truth in ayah.
How to perform Dua for Guidance to the Right Path
When you feel lost or unsure, this dua for guidance helps you ask Allah to show you sirat al mustaqim. It is a strong prayer for guidance that every Muslim can use to find the right way and keep Iman safe.
- After every salah, raise your hands and recite this dua for guidance with full hope.
- When you face hard choices, quietly say this prayer for guidance to seek Allah’s help.
- If you feel confused, use this hidayat ki dua to ask for the truth and clear your heart.
- Before going to bed, repeat this siratal mustaqim dua and pray for Barakah in your Amal.
- During times of doubt, remember to make this dua in islam to keep your steps on the right path.
Summary
The dua for guidance to the right path is a strong prayer for guidance that asks Allah to show us sirat al mustaqim. This masnun dua reminds Muslims to seek Allah’s help in finding the truth when people have different views. It is a famous hidayat ki dua from the hadith and is loved by many for its deep meaning.
Asking for siratal mustaqim in this dua for guidance brings Barakah and keeps Iman strong. It teaches us to trust Allah’s wisdom and always ask Him for help in every Amal. This dua in Islam is a simple way to get Allah’s mercy and stay on the right path.