اللَّهُمَّ اهْدِنِي وَسَدِّدْنِي، وَاذْكُرْ بِعَمَّا ٱلْحَقَّ، وَأَحْيِنِي بِٱلْإِسْلَامِ، وَتَوَفَّنِي مُسْلِمًا، وَأَلِّفْ بَيْنَ قُلُوبِنَا، وَلَا تَذَرْنِي وَحْدِي، وَلَا تَذَرْنِي مُنْفَرِدًا
O Allah, guide me and set me right, and remember the truth by me, and make me live with Islam, and make me die as a Muslim, and unite our hearts, and do not leave me alone, and do not leave me solitary.
Allahumma ihdini wa saddidni, wadhkur bi 'amma al-haqq, wa ahsini bil-Islam, wa tawaffani musliman, wa allif bayna qulubina, wa la tadharani wahdi, wa la tadharani munfaridan
When to Read
This comprehensive dua can be recited by parents for their children, or children can be taught to recite it themselves. It's particularly beneficial to say this dua when a child is starting school, joining a new group, or experiencing feelings of loneliness or isolation. It can also be a regular part of morning or evening supplications for the well-being of the family and community.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a clear intention for your child to feel connected and loved within their community. Imagine the words entering your child's heart and mind, fostering a sense of belonging. Raising your hands in supplication, as was the practice of the Prophet ﷺ, can enhance the feeling of earnestness.
Virtues & Benefits
This beautiful supplication addresses multiple facets of a child's development. By asking Allah to 'unite our hearts' (allif bayna qulubina) and 'not leave me alone' (la tadharani wahdi), we are directly seeking a strong sense of community and belonging for our children. It also encompasses guidance, righteous deeds, and a strong Islamic identity, all of which contribute to a child's ability to connect positively with others and find their place in the world.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to supplicate: 'O Allah, I ask You for guidance, righteousness, and chastity, and self-sufficiency.' He would also say: 'O Allah, guide me and set me right, and remember the truth by me, and make me live with Islam, and make me die as a Muslim, and unite our hearts, and do not leave me alone, and do not leave me solitary.' And he would say: 'O Allah, I ask for Your abundant provision.' Then he said: 'O Allah, guide me and set me right, and indeed the best guidance is the guidance of the road.' - Narrated by Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him).