اللَّهُمَّ اهْدِنِي وَسَدِّدْنِي وَاذْكُرْ بِالْهُدَى هِدَايَتَكَ، وَالسَّدَادِ سَدَادَ سَهْمِي
O Allah, guide me and set me right, and remind me by guidance of Your guidance, and by setting right the rightness of my arrow.
Allahumma ihdini wa saddidni, wadhkur bil-huda hidayataka, was-sadadi sadada sahmi
When to Read
This dua is perfect to recite first thing in the morning, perhaps right after waking up or after your Fajr prayer. The new day brings with it new opportunities and potential challenges, and starting with a request for Allah's guidance ensures your steps are aligned with His will.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and heartfelt conviction. Visualize your day unfolding with clarity and purpose under Allah's direction. Raise your hands slightly, as one would when making a sincere supplication. Understand that 'setting right my arrow' refers to aiming true and hitting the mark in your endeavors, both worldly and spiritual.
Virtues & Benefits
This profound dua asks Allah for two crucial things: guidance and 'sadad' – which encompasses being set right, being directed towards the truth, and acting justly and appropriately. It's a comprehensive request for clarity in thought, speech, and action for the entire day. By seeking His guidance, we are essentially asking for the wisdom to make choices that please Him and benefit ourselves and others. It helps guard us against missteps and ensures our efforts are fruitful.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Sayyidina Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ used to teach them (saying): 'Allahumma ihdini wa saddidni, wadhkur bil-huda hidayataka, was-sadadi sadada sahmi' (O Allah, guide me and set me right, and remind me by guidance of Your guidance, and by setting right the rightness of my arrow).