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Dua for Guidance in Prayer

Source: Sahih Muslim 771

اللَّهُمَّاهْدِنِيفِيهِمَاوَعَافِنِيفِيهِمَاوَاهْدِنِيلِمَااخْتُلِفَفِيهِمِنَالْحَقِّبِإِذْنِكَإِنَّكَتَهْدِيمَنْتَشَاءُإِلَىصِرَاطٍمُسْتَقِيمٍ

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Transliteration

Allahumma ihdini fihima wa 'afini fihima wahdini lima ikhtulifa fihi minal-haqqi bi-idhnika, innaka tahdi man tasha'u ila siratin mustaqim.

Translation

O Allah, guide me in them (i.e. the two prayers) and grant me well-being in them, and guide me to what is disputed of the truth by Your permission. Indeed, You guide whomever You will to a straight path.

Context

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this supplication to be recited in the two rak'ahs after the Dhuhr prayer. It is a plea for divine guidance to discern truth amidst differing opinions.

Benefit

This dua seeks Allah's direct guidance to navigate complex matters and make correct decisions, especially when faced with differing viewpoints, ensuring one stays on the straight path.

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Recited in the two rak'ahs after the Dhuhr prayer.

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