Mushna Dua Library
Guidance and Uprightness
Guidance and Uprightness
Transliteration
Allahumma ihdini wa saddidni
Translation
O Allah, guide me and keep me upright and correct.
Understand the dua
Background & benefit
This entry corresponds to duas in which the Prophet ﷺ asks for hearts to remain firm upon Allah’s religion, such as “Yā Muqallib al‑qulūb, thabbit qalbī ʿalā dīnik.” The reports show that even the Prophet ﷺ, whose faith is the highest, regularly asked Allah to keep his heart firm, highlighting how fragile human hearts can be and how much we need divine stability.
Reciting it helps cultivate humility and fear of misguidance, and anchors a believer in times of fitnah or inner doubt, while asking Allah to preserve one’s īmān.
Recite when seeking guidance, clarity, uprightness, correct decisions, or firmness on the right path.
The hadith establishes this as a Prophetic supplication. No fixed count or special reward is mentioned in the cited report.
Source & authenticity
Source: Hadith
Reference: Sahih Muslim 2725; Riyad as-Salihin 1473
Authenticity: Sahih
Reported in Jāmiʿ at‑Tirmidhī (3522/2140) and other books; hadith scholars generally grade it hasan. Caution: Avoid presenting it in a way that creates despair; the point is to couple fear of slipping with hope and constant asking for firmness.