اللَّهُمَّ اهْدِنِي وَسَدِّدْنِي، وَاذْكُرْ بِهِ هُدَايَ، وَسَدَادَ رَأْيِي. اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الهُدَى وَالتُّقَى وَالعَفَافَ وَالغِنَى
O Allah, guide me and set me aright. Remind me through it (this guidance) of the right way and the correctness of my opinion. O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and self-sufficiency.
Allahumma ihdini wa saddidni, wadhkur bihi hudaya, wa sadada ra'yi. Allahumma inni as'alukal-huda wat-tuqa wal-'afafa wal-ghina.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is perfect for when you feel a calling to inspire, teach, or lead others, whether in a formal capacity or through personal example. Recite it before engaging in any activity where you aim to influence others positively, such as giving a talk, leading a group project, teaching children, or even in your everyday interactions where you wish to be a positive role model. It's particularly beneficial when facing challenges in communicating good or when you feel the weight of responsibility in guiding others.
How to Read
This dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, is a powerful supplication. Recite it with sincere intention, focusing on seeking Allah's help to align your actions and words with His pleasure. Raising your hands during the supplication is a Sunnah when making dua. It's best recited after obligatory prayers or during times when dua is more likely to be accepted, like the last third of the night or between the Adhan and Iqamah. Maintain a state of humility and conviction that Allah is the ultimate source of all success and guidance.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication seeks Allah's direct guidance and correction, ensuring that your efforts to lead others are aligned with righteousness. By asking for 'saddad' (correctness of opinion and action), you are essentially asking for Allah's wisdom to direct your thoughts and decisions, making you a more effective and inspiring leader. The latter part of the dua, 'Allahumma inni as'alukal-huda wat-tuqa wal-'afafa wal-ghina,' is a profound request for a well-rounded spiritual and worldly state: guidance to the right path, consciousness of Allah, inner purity and modesty, and contentment with what Allah provides, all of which are essential qualities for anyone aspiring to lead and inspire positively. When you embody these qualities, your influence naturally becomes more impactful.
Source & Authentication
Ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to supplicate: 'Allahumma ihdini wa saddidni, wadhkur bihi hudaya, wa sadada ra'yi. Allahumma inni as'alukal-huda wat-tuqa wal-'afafa wal-ghina.' (O Allah, guide me and set me aright. Remind me through it (this guidance) of the right way and the correctness of my opinion. O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and self-sufficiency.)