08. Read the dua for guidance with English translation and transliteration. A powerful Islamic dua to seek Allah’s help in finding the right path.

The Prophet (ﷺ) instructed Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA) to seek guidance and firmness from Allah -

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.

ReferenceMuslim: 2725

Hadith about the Dua

Arabic Text

عَنْ عَلِيٍّ، قَالَ قَالَ لِي رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ قُلِ اللَّهُمَّ اهْدِنِي وَسَدِّدْنِي وَاذْكُرْ بِالْهُدَى هُدَاكَ وَبِالسَّدَادِ سَدَادَكَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

Translation

Ali reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to me, "Say: O Allah, direct me to the right path and make me adhere to the straight path. And remember: 'Guidance' means the right path, and 'steadfastness' means steadiness upon the path." (Sahih Muslim 2725)

Frequently Asked Questions

There’s a well-known hadith where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ talks about how important it is to do good and guide others towards it. He said if someone encourages people to follow the right path, they’ll get a reward just like those who act on it, with no one’s reward getting any less. So making dua for guidance for yourself and others, or helping someone ask Allah for guidance, all carry a lot of value.

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