The supplication of Musa: “Perhaps my Lord will guide me to the straight path.” Is it permissible to make this supplication during times of hardship?

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Yes. He says: The words of Musa (peace be upon him) Is it permissible to make du'a' (supplication) with this during times of hardship and despair of matters?

Answer:
Musa (peace be upon him) feared losing the way, his way to Madyan. He feared that he would lose the way, so he asked Allah to guide him to the path to Madyan, to his destination. And this is fine; there is nothing wrong with it. If you fear that you will be lost on the land, ask Allah to guide you to the correct path that leads you to safety.