Hadith/Dhikr

Guidance & Steadfastness

Hope and Relief

Sahih Muslim 2725

اَللّٰهُمَّ اهْدِنِيْ وَسَدِّدْنِيْ ، اَللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّيْ أَسْأَلُكَ الْهُدَىٰ وَالسَّدَادَ.

Transliteration

Allāhumma-hdinī wa saddidnī, Allāhumma innī as'aluka-l-hudā wa-s-sadād.

Translation

O Allah, guide me and grant me firmness. O Allah, I beg You for guidance and firmness (on the straight path).

Meaning and benefit

It helps the believer turn a real spiritual need into dua, seeking Allah’s help for guidance, steadfastness while remembering dependence on Him.

Background

This supplication is included in the Sunnah duas collection and is connected to Sahih Muslim 2725. It gives the believer a concise way to ask Allah for guidance, steadfastness.

When to recite

Recite as a general supplication when this need is present.

Source note

Classification: Sahih

This supplication is reported in an authentic hadith source. The wording should be recited with its meaning and context, not treated as a formula detached from faith and action.

Sources

Sahih Muslim 2725 on Sunnah.com