اللَّهُمَّ اهْدِنِي وَسَدِّدْنِي.
Allahummahdini wa saddidni.
📖 Virtue (Arabic source text)
قال صلى الله عليه وسلم: «واذكر بالهدى هدايتك الطريق، وبالسداد سداد السهم».
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Allahumma Ihdini wa Saddidni
From Duas from the Sunnah — Hisnul Muslim
Among the shortest yet most comprehensive duas from the Sunnah is this supplication, which the Prophet ﷺ himself explained, likening guidance to finding one's way on a path, and steadfastness to an arrow aimed straight at its target.
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Meaning
O Allah, guide me and make me steadfast.
When to recite
It can be said at any time, and it is recommended to repeat it when needing to make a decision or seeking steadfastness upon the truth.
About this dhikr
This dhikr is part of Duas from the Sunnah as documented in Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), and is recited 1 time.
- How many times should this dhikr be recited?
- This dhikr is recited 1 time, as narrated in Hisnul Muslim. Use the smart counter on this page to track your repetitions.
- How did the Prophet ﷺ explain guidance and steadfastness in this dua?
- He ﷺ clarified that guidance is like finding the right path, and steadfastness is like an arrow aimed accurately at its target.
- Why is this dua one of the most concise prophetic supplications?
- Because in just two words it combines a request for guidance to the truth and steadfastness upon it.
- Can this dua be repeated several times a day?
- Yes, it can be repeated at any time, and you can track the count using the counter on this page.
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