What is the meaning of the saying of Allah the Exalted: “So He found you lost and guided you”?

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The questioner : May Allah reward you. Regarding the worship of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), what is the meaning of the saying of Allah (Mighty and Majestic):

So He found you lost and guided you

فوجدك ضآلا فهدى

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The Shaykh : Yes, in knowledge, in knowledge and action as well. May Allah guide him. It means He perfected the religion for him through knowledge and action.

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