Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ اهْدِنِي وَسَدِّدْنِي
Transliteration
Allahummah-dinee wa saddidnee
Translation
O Allah, guide me and keep me on the straight path (make me precise/correct).
Context
The Prophet (ﷺ) told Ali to keep this in mind as hitting a target with an arrow. Perfect before making difficult, high-stakes decisions.
Reference
Sahih Muslim 2725
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Sahih Muslim 2725