اَللّٰهُمَّ اهْدِنِيْ وَسَدِّدْنِيْ، وَاذْكُرْ بِهِدَايَتَكَ سَنَنَ الْهُدَى، وَسَدِّدْنِيْ بِأَمْرِكَ الرَّشَادَ، وَزَيِّنِّيْ بِالْحِكْمَةِ، وَاعْرِفْ لِيْ حَقِّيْ، وَلَا تُنْسِنِيْ ذِكْرَكَ، وَأَلْهِمْنِيْ شُكْرَكَ، وَأَحِبَّنِيْ بِحُبِّكَ.
O Allah, guide me and set me on the right path. Remind me, through Your guidance, of the ways of right guidance, and set me aright with Your command. Adorn me with wisdom, recognize my rights, and do not let me forget Your remembrance. Inspire me to be grateful to You, and make me love You.
Allahumma ihdini wa saddidni, wadhkur bi-hidayatika sananal-huda, wa saddidni bi-amrir-rashad, wa zayyini bil-hikmah, wa'rif li haqqi, wa la tunsini dhikrak, wa alhimni shukrak, wa ahibbini bi-hubbik.
When to Read
This powerful dua, often recited by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ before embarking on important tasks or seeking guidance, is exceptionally relevant for those entering or navigating the complexities of marriage. Recite it when you feel uncertainty about decisions, need clarity on roles and responsibilities, or simply wish for Allah's (SWT) blessing and wisdom to illuminate your marital journey. It's particularly beneficial during the engagement period, before the Nikah, or whenever significant marital challenges arise.
How to Read
With sincerity and a focused heart, facing the Qiblah if possible. Raise your hands as you would during supplication. Begin by praising Allah (SWT) and sending blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Recite the dua with full conviction that Allah (SWT) is the ultimate source of guidance and wisdom. Reflect on the meaning of each phrase as you utter it, seeking Allah's (SWT) direct intervention in your marriage. After reciting, make specific supplications for your spouse and your union, asking for the light of Hidayah to shine upon your shared path.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a comprehensive request for divine assistance in all aspects of life, particularly crucial for marriage. By asking for guidance (Hidayah) and correctness (Tasdeed), you are imploring Allah (SWT) to keep you on the path of righteousness in your marital dealings, ensuring decisions are sound and actions are pleasing to Him. The request to be adorned with wisdom (Hikmah) is vital for resolving conflicts, understanding your spouse's needs, and building a strong, resilient relationship. Furthermore, asking Allah (SWT) to help you remember Him and be grateful fosters a spiritual foundation for the marriage, making it a source of contentment and closeness to the Creator.
Source & Authentication
Yahya related to me from Malik, from Ibn Shihab, from Sa'id ibn al-Musayyab, that Abu Hurayrah said that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'None of you should say: 'O Allah, forgive me if You wish; O Allah, show mercy to me if You wish.' You should ask Allah with determination, for what Allah gives is nothing but His desire.' Yahya related to me from Malik, from Abd ar-Rahman ibn Abd al-Qasim, from his father, that Abu Hurayrah said that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'The strong believer is better and more beloved to Allah than the weak believer, although there is good in both. Eager for what benefits you, seek help from Allah, and do not give up. If you are afflicted by something, do not say: 'If only I had done such-and-such,' but say: 'QaddarAllahu wa ma sha'a fa'al' (Allah has decreed, and what He wills He does), for 'if' opens the door for the Shaytan.' This is about asking with determination. The first hadith is about the determination in asking, and the second is about accepting what Allah (SWT) decrees. The specific dua provided is a beautiful example of asking with determination for the specific needs of guidance and wisdom in marriage.