اللَّهُمَّ اهْدِنِي فِيمَنْ هَدَيْتَ، وَعَافِنِي فِيمَنْ عَافَيْتَ، وَتَوَلَّنِي فِيمَنْ تَوَلَّيْتَ، وَبَارِكْ لِي فِيمَا أَعْطَيْتَ، وَقِنِي شَرَّ مَا قَضَيْتَ، فَإِنَّكَ تَقْضِي وَلاَ يُقْضَى عَلَيْكَ، وَإِنَّهُ لاَ يَذِلُّ مَنْ وَالَيْتَ، تَبَارَكْتَ رَبَّنَا وَتَعَالَيْتَ
O Allah, guide me among those whom You have guided, and grant me well-being among those whom You have granted well-being. Be my protector among those whom You have taken as protector, and bless me in what You have bestowed. Protect me from the evil of what You have decreed, for You decree and are not decreed against. Indeed, he is not humiliated whom You have befriended. Blessed are You, our Lord, and Exalted.
Allahumma ihdini feeman hadayt, wa 'afini feeman 'aafayt, wa tawallani feeman tawallayt, wa baarik li feema a'tayt, wa qini sharra ma qadayt, fa innaka taqdi wa la yuqda 'alayk, wa innahu la yadhillu man walayt, tabarakta Rabbana wa ta'alayt.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is particularly beneficial to recite in the voluntary prayers (nafl) that follow the obligatory ones, or even within the obligatory prayer itself during the Qunut supplication in Witr, or in the prostration (sujood) of any prayer. It's a prayer for overall divine guidance and well-being, which naturally includes seeking the wisdom and guidance of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in all aspects of life, including our prayers.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and deep contemplation. Focus on each phrase, truly seeking Allah's help and support in guiding your actions and thoughts. It's a holistic supplication, asking for Allah's favor in every sphere of life. The wisdom of the Prophet ﷺ is a cornerstone of our Deen, and asking Allah to guide us includes guiding us to follow his Sunnah with understanding and conviction.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a profound request for Allah's comprehensive care and guidance. By asking to be guided, granted well-being, protected, and blessed, we are essentially asking Allah to make us firm upon the truth and the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ. Following the Prophet's ﷺ guidance is the surest path to pleasing Allah and attaining success in this life and the next. This supplication helps us to constantly remember our dependence on Allah and to seek His aid in living a life that is pleasing to Him, which inherently means striving to embody the wisdom and guidance left for us by the Prophet ﷺ.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to recite this dua in his Witr prayer: 'O Allah, guide me among those whom You have guided, and grant me well-being among those whom You have granted well-being. Be my protector among those whom You have taken as protector, and bless me in what You have bestowed. Protect me from the evil of what You have decreed, for You decree and are not decreed against. Indeed, he is not humiliated whom You have befriended. Blessed are You, our Lord, and Exalted.'