Duas and adhkar

Daily life

• Morning AdhkarThe complete morning remembrance after Fajr: Ayat al-Kursi, the three Quls, Sayyid al-Istighfar and 15 more authentic adhkar with their rewards.
• Evening AdhkarRecite these after ‘Asr until night: Amsayna, Bika amsayna, A‘udhu bi-kalimatillah and the other evening adhkar, each with source and repetitions.
• Duas Before SleepingBedtime Sunnah step by step: blowing the three Quls into the palms, Ayat al-Kursi, the end of al-Baqarah, tasbih of Fatimah and Bismika Allahumma.
• Duas When Waking UpWords for opening the eyes in the morning, for waking in the night and for the moment after a bad dream, as the Prophet ﷺ taught them.
• Duas for Leaving and Entering the HomeBismillah, tawakkaltu ‘alallah when you go out, and the greeting when you come in: short duas that guard the home and keep Satan away.
• Duas for Wearing ClothesPraise Allah for what you wear: the dua for putting on any garment and the one for a new piece of clothing, with its reward of forgiveness.
• Duas for Entering and Leaving the ToiletBefore stepping in, seek refuge from al-khubuth wal-khaba’ith; on leaving, say Ghufranak. The two short duas with their meaning and source.
• Duas Before and After EatingSaying Bismillah before eating, what to do if you forget, the praise after the meal and the dua for your host, with the forgiveness it earns.
• Travel DuasAllahu akbar three times, then Subhanal-ladhi sakhkhara lana hadha: the full travel supplication, the return dua and farewells for travellers.
• Duas for Others: Brothers, Friends and BenefactorsReplying to “I love you for Allah’s sake”, thanking a lender, blessing someone’s wealth and family: duas you make for other people.
• Dhikr: the Best Words of Remembrance with Their RewardsThe four best-loved words, two heavy on the scale and a treasure of Paradise: short dhikr with the exact rewards from sahih hadith.
• Duas for Fear at Night, Nightmares and InsomniaA‘udhu bi-kalimatillahit-tammati min ghadabih for fright at night, the dhikr of turning over and what to do after a bad dream.
• More Sunnahs for Bedtime and the NightAllahumma khalaqta nafsi, the dua for debts at bedtime, Surah al-Mulk and al-Kafirun, and the verses to read when rising for tahajjud.
• Short Dhikr with Great RewardsLa ilaha illallah, Subhanallahil-‘adhimi wa bihamdih, Ya Dhal-Jalali wal-Ikram and the lasting good deeds: light words, great reward.
• More Duas for Food and DrinkBarik lana fihi, the dua over milk, praying for whoever gives you drink and the longer praise after eating, from authentic hadith.
• Duas for Towns, Vehicles and MarketsTakbir going up and tasbih going down, the dua on entering a new town, the traveller’s dawn praise and the remembrance in the marketplace.
• Islamic Words for Social MomentsAdhakallahu sinnak, Ahsibu fulanan, the reply to bad omens, greeting non-Muslims and blessing new clothes: words for social moments.

Purification and prayer

• Duas for WuduBismillah at the start of wudu and the shahadah at the end, which opens the eight gates of Paradise, plus two more authentic additions.
• Duas for the AdhanRepeat after the muezzin, then ask for al-wasilah for the Prophet ﷺ: the words that earn his intercession on the Day of Judgement.
• Duas for Going to the MosqueThe dua of light on the way, opening the doors of mercy on entering, asking for bounty on leaving: three Sunnahs for every visit.
• Duas Recited in the PrayerOpening dua, ruku‘ and sujud glorifications, the tashahhud, salat Ibrahimiyyah and the refuge before salam, in the order you say them.
• Adhkar After the PrayerAstaghfirullah three times, Allahumma antas-salam, tasbih 33, Ayat al-Kursi and the Quls: the remembrance to say once each obligatory prayer ends.
• Dua al-Qunut in WitrThe qunut the Prophet ﷺ taught al-Hasan for the witr prayer, when to say it, and the Subhanal-malikil-quddus that follows the last rak‘ah.
• Istikhara Prayer and DuaWhen unsure about marriage, work or travel: pray two rak‘ahs, then say this dua. Full Arabic text, translation and the steps that follow.
• Salawat: Sending Blessings on the Prophet ﷺThe verse that commands it, the Ibrahimiyyah formula from the tashahhud and the version mentioning his wives, with Friday’s special reward.
• What to Say in Ruku‘ and SujudBeyond Subhana rabbiyal-a‘la: Subbuhun quddus, Allahumma laka sajadtu, refuge in Your pleasure from Your anger and more for your prostration.
• Opening Duas of the Prayer and the Night PrayerAllahumma ba‘id bayni, Wajjahtu wajhiya, the night prayer’s Allahumma lakal-hamd anta nur and the dua invoking Jibril and Mika’il.
• Tashahhud, Salawat and Duas of the SittingRising from ruku‘, between the two prostrations and in the final sitting: other authentic tashahhuds, salawat forms and the greatest name.
• More Adhkar After the PrayerThe tahlil of Ibn az-Zubayr, ten tasbihat, refuge from cowardice and old age: lesser-known remembrance for after the obligatory prayer.

Hardship, forgiveness and protection

• Duas for Anxiety, Worry and DistressAllahumma inni a‘udhu bika minal-hammi wal-hazan, the dua of Yunus and the words of distress: eight prophetic remedies for a heavy heart.
• Duas for Forgiveness (Istighfar)Sayyid al-Istighfar, Astaghfirullah al-‘Adhim, the dua of Abu Bakr and Adam’s repentance: authentic formulas for seeking forgiveness daily.
• Duas for ProtectionShield yourself and your family with Ayat al-Kursi, the Quls, Bismillahil-ladhi la yadurr and the Prophet’s refuge for Hasan and Husayn.
• Duas for the SickLa ba’s, tahurun in sha’ Allah; As’alullahal-‘adhim seven times; the hand on the place of pain: what the Prophet ﷺ said over the ill.
• Duas for the Deceased and in Times of LossInna lillahi at the moment of loss, the dua of the funeral prayer, how to console the family and the greeting when visiting graves.
• Duas When Fearing Enemies and OppressionAllahumma inna naj‘aluka fi nuhurihim, Allahummakfinihim bima shi’t and the dua against the confederates: when you fear people.
• Ruqyah Shar‘iyyah: Qur’anic Verses and Prophetic Duas for HealingAl-Fatihah, Ayat al-Kursi, the Quls and the ruqyah of Jibril: how to treat the evil eye, magic and illness without talismans.
• Duas against Waswas and Intrusive ThoughtsAmantu billah, seeking refuge and stopping the thought: the prophetic method against Satan’s whispers in faith, wudu and prayer.
• Duas for Patience (Sabr) in TrialsRabbana afrigh ‘alayna sabran, Qaddarallahu wa ma sha’a fa‘al and five more words that turn a calamity into reward.
• Prophetic Duas Seeking Refuge (Isti‘adhah)Refuge from laziness, cowardice, debt, sudden death, the trial of wealth and poverty and the Dajjal: the Prophet’s daily protections.
• The Prophet’s Ruqyah and Duas for the SickBismillahi turbatu ardina, Bismillahi yubrik, Allahummashfi ‘abdak and the prayer for Sa‘d: how the Prophet ﷺ treated the sick.
• Funeral Prayer Duas, Burial and GravesAllahummaghfir li-hayyina wa mayyitina, the dua for a child who died, words at the grave and after burial, and the greeting at al-Baqi‘.
• Words of Relief in Hard MomentsLa ilaha illallahul-halimul-karim, the plea at Badr, protection from a tyrant and Allahumma anta ‘adudi: duas for crushing moments.
• Protection from the Dajjal and the Devils of the NightThe first ten verses of al-Kahf, A‘udhu bi-wajhillahil-karim, Allahummahfadhni bil-islam and refuge on entering the mosque.

Ramadan, Hajj and special moments

• Ramadan DuasSeeing the new moon, breaking the fast with Dhahabadh-dhama’, thanking a host for iftar and the words for Laylat al-Qadr in Ramadan.
• Laylat al-Qadr DuaThe dua the Prophet ﷺ taught ‘A’ishah for the Night of Decree, with other supplications and practical tips for the last ten nights.
• Duas for Hajj and UmrahLabbayk Allahumma labbayk, between the Yemeni corner and the Black Stone, on Safa, the best dua of ‘Arafah and the takbir of the Eid days.
• Duas for Rain, Wind and ThunderAllahumma sayyiban nafi‘a when it rains, Hawalayna wa la ‘alayna in a downpour, refuge when the wind blows and glorification at thunder.
• Duas for Madinah, Makkah and Blessed LandsAllahumma habbib ilaynal-madinah, double the barakah of Makkah, blessing for Sham and Yemen and for the early morning of the Ummah.
• More Duas of Hajj, Umrah and Eid al-AdhaBismillah wallahu akbar for the sacrifice, other talbiyah forms, the dua for those who shave, Sa‘i words and Taqabbalallahu minna wa minkum.
• Salat al-Istisqa: Prayers for RainThe Prophet’s khutbah dua in drought, Allahummasqina ghaythan mughitha, mercy for people and animals, and what to say when clouds gather.

Family, knowledge and duas from the Qur’an

• Duas for Parents, Spouse and ChildrenQur’anic duas for mother and father, alive or deceased, for a righteous spouse and children who are the coolness of the eyes.
• Rabbana Duas from the Qur’anEleven of the most quoted supplications of the Qur’an, from Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanah to Rabbi zidni ‘ilma, with short commentary.
• Duas for Knowledge, Study and ExamsRabbishrah li sadri, Rabbi zidni ‘ilma and Allahumma la sahla: words to say before revising, entering an exam or starting to learn.
• Everyday Islamic PhrasesAs-salamu ‘alaykum, Yarhamukallah, Jazakallahu khayran and the expiation at the end of a sitting: Muslim phrases explained.
• Duas for Marriage and the SpouseBarakallahu laka for the newlyweds, the dua of the wedding night, before intimacy and for a spouse who brings comfort to the eyes.
• Duas for Children and Their ProtectionU‘idhukuma bi-kalimatillah for children’s protection, prayers for righteous offspring and for kids who establish the prayer.
• Duas and Etiquette of Qur’an RecitationThe refuge before recitation, the dua of the prostration of recitation (sajdat at-tilawah) and the manners of reading the Book.
• The Prophet’s Duas for His Companions and UmmahAllahumma faqqihhu fid-din for Ibn ‘Abbas, guidance for Abu Hurayrah’s mother and the Daws, and forgiveness for his whole Ummah.

Duas of the prophets

• Duas of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham)Eight duas of the Friend of Allah: for the Ka‘bah to be accepted, a safe Makkah, a righteous son, prayerful offspring and his parents.
• Duas of Prophet Musa (Moses)Rabbishrah li sadri before Pharaoh, Rabbi inni lima anzalta ilayya min khayrin faqir in Madyan and four more prayers from Musa’s life.
• The Dua of Prophet Yunus (Jonah)The dua from the belly of the whale: its meaning, why no Muslim says it in hardship without being answered, and how to use it.
• The Dua of Prophet Ayyub (Job) for HealingAnni massaniyad-durr: the patient call of Prophet Ayyub after years of illness, and how Allah answered him with healing and family.
• The Dua of Prophet Zakariya for ChildrenRabbi hab li min ladunka dhurriyyatan tayyibah: the secret call of an old prophet whose wife was barren, and its answer, Yahya.
• Duas of Prophet Nuh (Noah)Rabbighfir li wa li-walidayya, the blessed landing place, refuge from asking without knowledge: the supplications of Prophet Nuh.
• Duas of Prophet Sulayman (Solomon)Rabbi awzi‘ni an ashkura ni‘matak and the request for a unique dominion: two duas of Prophet Sulayman, the king who stayed grateful.
• Duas of Prophets Yusuf and Ya‘qubPrison rather than sin, beautiful patience, complaining only to Allah and dying as a Muslim: four duas from Surah Yusuf.
• More Duas of the Prophets and the RighteousA house in Paradise for Pharaoh’s wife, protection for the infant Maryam, Nuh boarding the Ark and Musa’s repentance at the mountain.

Duas for every need

• Duas for Rizq (Provision) and Paying DebtsAllahummakfini bi-halalika ‘an haramik and five more authentic duas for lawful income, paying off debts and blessing in what you earn.
• Duas for Guidance and a Steadfast HeartThe Prophet’s most frequent dua, ‘O Turner of hearts’, with six more requests for guidance, steadfastness and a sound religion.
• Duas for Paradise and Protection from HellAllahumma inni as’alukal-jannah three times, the dua for deeds that lead to it and the request to be saved from Hellfire.
• Duas for Good CharacterAllahumma ahsanta khalqi fa-hassin khuluqi and the opening-prayer request for the best character, plus refuge from bad manners.
• Duas of Gratitude and PraiseWhat to say at good news and at bad, on seeing someone tested, on the first fruits of the season, and Rabbi awzi‘ni an ashkur.
• Comprehensive Duas (Jawami‘ al-Du‘a)Short supplications that gather every good: all good near and far, a sound religion and world, refuge from losing blessings.
• Duas of Tawakkul: Putting Your Trust in AllahHasbunallahu wa ni‘mal-wakil, Hasbiyallah and Ya Hayyu ya Qayyum: reliance on Allah with effort, as the prophets lived it.
• Duas for a Good Ending (Husn al-Khatimah)Tawaffani musliman, the last words of the Prophet ﷺ and the dua for a life and death that are good: preparing for a good ending.
• Duas the Prophet ﷺ Made OftenRabbi a‘inni wa la tu‘in ‘alayya, forgiveness for jest and earnest, a heart purified and faith that never turns back: 15 rich supplications.
• Duas for an Easy Reckoning and the Highest ParadiseAllahumma hasibni hisaban yasira, asking for the highest Paradise and ‘Umar’s dua for martyrdom: preparing for the Day of Judgement.

Supplications and verses from the Qur’an

• All the Rabbana Duas of the Qur’an, with MeaningEvery Qur’anic supplication opening with Rabbana, Our Lord, in mushaf order from al-Baqarah to at-Tahrim, with Arabic and meaning.
• Rabbi Duas: Supplications Beginning with “My Lord” in the Qur’anTwenty-one personal prayers opening with Rabbi: a truthful entrance and exit, help against the corrupt, a sound heart on Judgement Day.
• Praising Allah in the Words of the Qur’an: Tasbih and TahmidTahmid and tasbih in Allah’s own words: the praise of Paradise’s people, of Nuh after the flood and the endings of Ya-Sin and as-Saffat.
• Verses of Tawhid and the Names of Allah for RemembranceHuwallahul-ladhi la ilaha illa huwa, Shahidallahu and Qulillahumma malikal-mulk: the verses that gather Allah’s beautiful names.
• Qur’anic Verses of Tawakkul: Words of Reliance on AllahTawakkaltu ‘alallah as spoken by Ya‘qub, Shu‘ayb, Musa at the sea and the Prophet ﷺ in the cave: 22 verses for moments of fear.
• Verses of Hope and Comfort for Hard TimesWith hardship comes ease, do not despair of Allah’s mercy, I am near: reminders from Allah to read and reflect on when the heart is low.
• Ayat ash-Shifa: the Healing Verses and Qur’anic RuqyahThe verses that mention healing, the verses against sorcery and the evil eye, and what scholars say about using them in ruqyah.
• Seeking Refuge in the Qur’an: the Isti‘adhah of the ProphetsMa‘adhallah of Yusuf, Maryam’s refuge in the Most Merciful, Musa’s refuge from the arrogant: how the prophets sought Allah’s shelter.

The etiquette of du‘a

Du‘a is worship: “Call upon Me, I will respond to you” (Qur’an 40:60). Begin by praising Allah and sending blessings on the Prophet ﷺ, face the Qibla if you can, raise your hands, and ask with certainty and humility.

• Times when du‘a is answered: the last third of the night, between the adhan and the iqamah, in sujud, the last hour of Friday afternoon, while fasting and at iftar, when travelling, and when it rains.
• Make sure your food and income are lawful, and do not ask for anything sinful or for cutting family ties.
• Do not be hasty: the Prophet ﷺ said the servant is answered as long as he does not say “I prayed but was not answered” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim).

The transliterations on these pages are only a reading aid. If you can, learn the Arabic words from a teacher or from a recitation, and you may always make du‘a in your own language.