The Holy Prophet ﷺ is reported by An-Nawwas bin Sam`an :
(Allah has set an example: a Sirat (straight path) that is surrounded by two walls on both sides, with several open doors within the walls covered with curtains. There is a caller on the gate of the Sirat who heralds, ‘O people! Stay on the path and do not deviate from it.’ Meanwhile, a caller from above the path is also warning any person who wants to open any of these doors, ‘Woe unto you! Do not open it, for if you open it you will pass through.’ The straight path is Islam; the two walls are Allah’s set limits, while the doors resemble what Allah has prohibited. The caller on the gate of the Sirat is the Book of Allah, while the caller above the Sirat is Allah’s admonishment in the heart of every Muslim.)
(Imam Ahmad)
Holy Quran:
“O you, who have believed, fear Allah. And let every soul look to what it has put forth for tomorrow – and fear Allah. Indeed, Allah is Acquainted with what you do.” [Quran, 59: 18]
Surah al-Fatiha:
“Guide us to the straight path.” [Quran, 1: 6]
The Holy Prophet ﷺ used to supplicate the Gracious God in the following way:
"O Allah! I ask you for guidance, piety, chastity, and independence.” (Muslim)
“[Who say], Our Lord, let not our hearts deviate after You have guided us and grant us from Yourself mercy. Indeed, You are the Bestower.” [Quran, 3: 8]
“Indeed, Allah is my Lord and your Lord, so worship Him. That is the straight path.” [Quran, 3: 51]
“….. He whom Allah guides is the [rightly] guided, but he whom He leaves astray – never will you find for him a protecting guide.” [Quran, 18:17]
