08. Dua for Guidance
The Prophet (ﷺ) instructed Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA) to seek guidance and firmness from Allah -
Dua for Guidance in Arabic
اَللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْهُدَى وَالسَّدَادَ
Dua for Guidance English Transliteration
Allaahumma inni as'alukal huda was-sadaad
Dua for Guidance English Translation
O Allah, I beg of Thee righteousness and adhering to the straight path.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
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 " . '
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 of Dua for Guidance
Asking Allah for guidance and strength with this powerful dua brings light to the heart, helps a muslim stay on the right path, and keeps Iman strong in every step of daily life.
- Allahumma inni dua for guidance leads a muslim to the straight path always.
- Powerful dua for help gives strength to face mushkil and hard times in life.
- Hidayat ki dua keeps the heart clean and Amal safe from wrong actions.
- This islamic dua for success brings Barakah in namaz and daily Amal.
- Allah se madad ki dua helps muslims make good choices and stay close to Quran.
When to Recite Dua For Guidance
This dua for guidance is a powerful islamic dua from hadith, asking Allah for hidayat and sadaad, helping you stay on the straight path and giving you strength in your daily Amal and Iman.
- After every fard salah, ask Allah with this dua for guidance to keep your heart firm.
- Before making any big choice, use this powerful dua for help and hidayat ki dua.
- When feeling lost, remember this daily duas to seek Allah se madad ki dua.
- At the start of a new day, recite this muslim prayer for success and right path.
- While facing mushkil, turn to this dua arabic for Allah’s help and strong Iman.
How to perform Dua for Guidance
Asking Allah for guidance with this powerful dua brings light to your path and helps you stay firm on the right way. This islamic dua is short but full of meaning, and every Muslim should use it in daily Amal.
- After every namaz, raise your hands and say this dua for guidance with full hope.
- When you feel lost, quietly read this allahumma inni dua to seek Allah’s help.
- Before making any big choice, recite this dua for help to get hidayat from Allah.
- While facing hard times, use this muslim prayer to ask for strength and sadaad.
- At night before going to bed, softly say this dua arabic for Barakah and a strong Iman.
Summary
The dua for guidance is a powerful islamic dua from Hadith where a Muslim asks Allah for Hidayat and Sadaad in life. This masnun dua, Allahumma inni, helps us stay on the right path and gives us strength in our Amal and Iman.
By making this dua for guidance, we ask Allah to help us follow the straight way and keep us firm in our Salah and daily Amal. This dua teaches us that true help and success only comes from Allah, so we must always turn to Him.