Dua for Guidance — Allahumma ihdini
اللَّهُمَّ اهْدِنِي وَسَدِّدْنِي
“O Allah, guide me and keep me on the right path.”
Sahih Muslim 2725
Comprehensive Dua — Rabbana atina fid-dunya
رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ
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“Our Lord, give us in this world that which is good and in the Hereafter that which is good, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.”
Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil-akhirati hasanatan wa qina 'adhabannar
— Quran 2:201 — Al-Baqarah
When to Read
The most frequently made dua of the Prophet (PBUH)
Benefits & Virtues
Anas (RA) said this was the most common dua the Prophet (PBUH) would make. It covers all good in this life and the next.
Related Duas
Dua for Knowledge — Rabbi zidni ilma
رَبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا
“My Lord, increase me in knowledge.”
Quran 20:114 — Ta-Ha
Dua Between Adhan and Iqamah
لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
“There is no deity except Allah alone, with no partner. To Him belongs all sovereignty and praise, and He is over all things competent.”
Sahih al-Bukhari 6403