Riyad as-Salihin, 1473
Hadith text · Matn
وعن علي رضي الله عنه قال: قال لي رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: "قل: اللهم اهدني، وسددني". وفي رواية: "اللهم إني أسألك الهدى، والسداد" ((رواه مسلم)).
English translation
'Ali (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to me, "Recite: 'Allahumma-hdini wa saddidni (O Allah! Direct me to the Right Path and make me adhere to the Straight Path)." Another narration is: 'Allahumma inni as'aluk-alhuda was-sadad (I beg You for guidance and uprightness)." <b>[Muslim]</b>.
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 16, Hadith 9
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) One should be keen to improve and rectify his deeds by following the Sunnah and having a sincere intention.<br>
2) The Prophet’s guidance is the means to uprightness and protection from error, so it behooves a believer to follow the way of the infallible Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him).<br>
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<b>Words in the Hadith:</b><br>
Sadād: Uprightness and correctness of all affairs. What is meant by the Hadith is that one asks Allah for guidance and correctness in all his affairs.