Islamic Duas & Adhkar
Authentic duas & adhkar from Hisnul Muslim with 207 items across 42 categories
Morning Protection Dua
أَصْبَحْنَا وَأَصْبَحَ الْمُلْكُ لِلَّهِ، وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ، لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللهُ وَحْدَهُ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
Transliteration:
Asbahna wa-asbahal-mulku lillah walhamdu lillah la ilaha illal-lahu wahdahu la sharika lah, lahul-mulku walahul-hamdu wahuwa 'ala kulli shay'in qadir
Translation:
We have reached the morning and at this very time all sovereignty belongs to Allah. All praise is for Allah. There is no deity except Allah, alone, without partner. To Him belongs all sovereignty and praise, and He is over all things competent.
Reference: Abu Dawud 5071, from morning and evening supplications
Benefit: Protection and acknowledgment of Allah's sovereignty
Ayat al-Kursi
اللَّهُ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ ۚ لَا تَأْخُذُهُ سِنَةٌ وَلَا نَوْمٌ ۚ لَّهُ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَمَا فِي الْأَرْضِ
Transliteration:
Allahu la ilaha illa Huwal-Hayyul-Qayyum, la ta'khudhahu sinatun wa la nawm, lahu ma fis-samawati wa ma fil-ard
Translation:
Allah - there is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of existence. Neither drowsiness overtakes Him nor sleep. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth.
Reference: Quran 2:255, Sahih Bukhari 5009, reciting after each prayer provides protection
Benefit: Protection until morning/evening
The Last Two Verses of Surah Al-Baqarah
آمَنَ الرَّسُولُ بِمَا أُنزِلَ إِلَيْهِ مِن رَّبِّهِ وَالْمُؤْمِنُونَ ۚ كُلٌّ آمَنَ بِاللَّهِ وَمَلَائِكَتِهِ وَكُتُبِهِ وَرُسُلِهِ
Transliteration:
Aamanar-Rasoolu bima unzila ilayhi mir-Rabbihi wal-mu'minoon. Kullun aamana billahi wa mala'ikatihi wa kutubihi wa Rusulihi
Translation:
The Messenger has believed in what was revealed to him from his Lord, and [so have] the believers. All of them have believed in Allah and His angels and His books and His messengers.
Reference: Sahih Bukhari 5009, Sahih Muslim 808, sufficient for one who recites them at night
Benefit: Sufficiency and protection
Evening Protection
أَمْسَيْنَا وَأَمْسَى الْمُلْكُ لِلَّهِ، وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ، لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللهُ وَحْدَهُ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
Transliteration:
Amsayna wa-amsal-mulku lillah walhamdu lillah la ilaha illal-lahu wahdahu la sharika lah, lahul-mulku walahul-hamdu wahuwa 'ala kulli shay'in qadir
Translation:
We have reached the evening and at this very time all sovereignty belongs to Allah. All praise is for Allah. There is no deity except Allah, alone, without partner. To Him belongs all sovereignty and praise, and He is over all things competent.
Reference: Abu Dawud 4/322, reference to morning and evening supplications
Benefit: Protection and acknowledgment of Allah's sovereignty
Before Sleep
بِاسْمِكَ اللَّهُمَّ أَمُوتُ وَأَحْيَا
Transliteration:
Bismika Allahumma amutu wa ahya
Translation:
In Your name, O Allah, I die and I live.
Reference: Sahih Bukhari 6312
Benefit: Remembrance before sleep
Upon Waking
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ
Transliteration:
Alhamdu lillahil-ladhi ahyana ba'da ma amatana wa ilayhin-nushur
Translation:
All praise is for Allah who gave us life after having taken it from us and unto Him is the resurrection.
Reference: Sahih Bukhari 6312
Benefit: Gratitude for waking up
After Fajr and Maghrib
لَا إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللهُ وَحْدَهُ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
Transliteration:
La ilaha illal-lahu wahdahu la sharika lah, lahul-mulku walahul-hamdu wahuwa 'ala kulli shay'in qadir
Translation:
There is no deity except Allah, alone, without partner. To Him belongs all sovereignty and praise, and He is over all things competent.
Reference: Sahih Bukhari 6408, Tirmidhi 3474, to be recited 10 times after Fajr and Maghrib
Benefit: Rewards and protection from Shaytan
After Every Prayer
سُبْحَانَ اللهِ، وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ، وَاللهُ أَكْبَرُ
Transliteration:
Subhan-Allah, walhamdu lillah, wallahu akbar
Translation:
Glory is to Allah, and praise is to Allah, and Allah is the Greatest.
Reference: Sahih Muslim 597, to be recited 33 times each after every prayer
Benefit: Expiation of sins
When Departing
سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ، وَإِنَّا إِلَى رَبِّنَا لَمُنْقَلِبُونَ
Transliteration:
Subhanal-ladhi sakhkhara lana hadha wa ma kunna lahu muqrinin, wa inna ila Rabbina lamunqalibun
Translation:
Glory is to Him Who has subjected this to us, and we could never have it by our efforts. Surely, unto our Lord we are returning.
Reference: Abu Dawud 2602, Tirmidhi 3446
Benefit: Safety during travel
Before Eating
بِسْمِ اللهِ
Transliteration:
Bismillah
Translation:
In the name of Allah.
Reference: Sahih Bukhari 5376, Sahih Muslim 2017
Benefit: Barakah in food
After Eating
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَطْعَمَنَا وَسَقَانَا وَجَعَلَنَا مُسْلِمِينَ
Transliteration:
Alhamdu lillahil-ladhi at'amana wa saqana wa ja'alana muslimin
Translation:
All praise is for Allah who fed us and gave us drink and made us Muslims.
Reference: Abu Dawud 3850, Tirmidhi 3458
Benefit: Gratitude for sustenance
Seeking Refuge
أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ
Transliteration:
A'udhu bi-kalimatil-lahit-tammati min sharri ma khalaq
Translation:
I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He has created.
Reference: Sahih Muslim 2708
Benefit: Protection from harm
The Three Quls
قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ، اللَّهُ الصَّمَدُ، لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ، وَلَمْ يَكُن لَّهُ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌ
Transliteration:
Qul Huwal-lahu Ahad, Allahus-Samad, Lam yalid wa lam yulad, Wa lam yakun lahu kufuwan ahad
Translation:
Say: He is Allah, the One. Allah, the Eternal Refuge. He neither begets nor is born, nor is there to Him any equivalent.
Reference: Abu Dawud 5082, Surahs Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, An-Nas three times morning and evening
Benefit: Complete protection
For Anxiety and Sorrow
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي عَبْدُكَ، ابْنُ عَبْدِكَ، ابْنُ أَمَتِكَ، نَاصِيَتِي بِيَدِكَ، مَاضٍ فِيَّ حُكْمُكَ، عَدْلٌ فِيَّ قَضَاؤُكَ
Transliteration:
Allahumma inni 'abduka, ibnu 'abdika, ibnu amatika, nasiyati biyadika, madin fiyya hukmuka, 'adlun fiyya qada'uka
Translation:
O Allah, I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of Your maidservant. My forelock is in Your hand. Your command over me is forever executed and Your decree over me is just.
Reference: Ahmad 1/391, authenticated by Al-Albani, removes worry and sadness
Benefit: Relief from anxiety and sorrow
Master of Seeking Forgiveness
اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ رَبِّي لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ، خَلَقْتَنِي وَأَنَا عَبْدُكَ، وَأَنَا عَلَى عَهْدِكَ وَوَعْدِكَ مَا اسْتَطَعْتُ
Transliteration:
Allahumma anta Rabbi la ilaha illa Anta, khalaqtani wa ana 'abduka, wa ana 'ala 'ahdika wa wa'dika mastata'tu
Translation:
O Allah, You are my Lord. There is no deity except You. You created me and I am Your servant, and I am faithful to my covenant and my promise as much as I can.
Reference: Sahih Bukhari 6306, the best form of seeking forgiveness
Benefit: Forgiveness of sins
Entering Home
بِسْمِ اللهِ وَلَجْنَا، وَبِسْمِ اللهِ خَرَجْنَا، وَعَلَى اللهِ رَبِّنَا تَوَكَّلْنَا
Transliteration:
Bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'alallahi rabbina tawakkalna
Translation:
In the name of Allah we enter, in the name of Allah we leave, and upon Allah our Lord we place our trust.
Reference: Abu Dawud 5096, to be said when entering home
Benefit: Barakah in home and family
Leaving Home
بِسْمِ اللهِ، تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللهِ، لاَ حَوْلَ وَلاَ قُوَّةَ إِلاَّ بِاللهِ
Transliteration:
Bismillah, tawakkaltu 'alallah, la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah
Translation:
In the name of Allah, I place my trust in Allah, there is no might and no power except with Allah.
Reference: Abu Dawud 5095, Tirmidhi 3426, protected, guided and sufficed
Benefit: Protection when going out
Entering Mosque
اللَّهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ
Transliteration:
Allahumma aftah li abwaba rahmatika
Translation:
O Allah, open for me the doors of Your mercy.
Reference: Sahih Muslim 713, upon entering the mosque
Benefit: Opens doors of mercy
Leaving Mosque
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ فَضْلِكَ
Transliteration:
Allahumma inni as'aluka min fadlika
Translation:
O Allah, I ask You from Your bounty.
Reference: Sahih Muslim 713, upon leaving the mosque
Benefit: Seeking Allah's bounty
Entering Bathroom
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْخُبُثِ وَالْخَبَائِثِ
Transliteration:
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-khubthi wal-khaba'ith
Translation:
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the male and female evil spirits.
Reference: Sahih Bukhari 142, Sahih Muslim 375
Benefit: Protection from evil
Leaving Bathroom
غُفْرَانَكَ
Transliteration:
Ghufranaka
Translation:
I seek Your forgiveness.
Reference: Abu Dawud 30, Ibn Majah 300, Tirmidhi 7
Benefit: Seeking forgiveness
After Wudu
أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللهُ وَحْدَهُ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَهُ، وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّداً عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ
Transliteration:
Ashhadu an la ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lahu, wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan 'abduhu wa rasuluhu
Translation:
I bear witness that there is no deity except Allah alone, without any partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and His Messenger.
Reference: Sahih Muslim 234, gates of Paradise opened
Benefit: Opens gates of Paradise
After Adhan
اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ هَذِهِ الدَّعْوَةِ التَّامَّةِ، وَالصَّلاَةِ الْقَائِمَةِ، آتِ مُحَمَّداً الْوَسِيلَةَ وَالْفَضِيلَةَ، وَابْعَثْهُ مَقَاماً مَحْمُوداً الَّذِي وَعَدْتَهُ
Transliteration:
Allahumma rabba hadhihid-da'watit-tammah, was-salatil-qa'imah, ati Muhammadanil-wasilata wal-fadilah, wab'athhu maqaman mahmudan-alladhi wa'adtahu
Translation:
O Allah, Lord of this perfect call and established prayer. Give Muhammad the means and favor, and raise him to the honored station You have promised him.
Reference: Sahih Bukhari 614, intercession guaranteed on Day of Judgment
Benefit: Prophet's intercession
Sleeping on Right Side
اللَّهُمَّ أَسْلَمْتُ نَفْسِي إِلَيْكَ، وَفَوَّضْتُ أَمْرِي إِلَيْكَ، وَوَجَّهْتُ وَجْهِي إِلَيْكَ، وَأَلْجَأْتُ ظَهْرِي إِلَيْكَ، رَغْبَةً وَرَهْبَةً إِلَيْكَ
Transliteration:
Allahumma aslamtu nafsi ilayka, wa fawwadtu amri ilayka, wa wajjahtu wajhi ilayka, wa alja'tu thahri ilayka, raghbatan wa rahbatan ilayka
Translation:
O Allah, I submit my soul to You, I entrust my affairs to You, I turn my face to You, and I commit my back to You, in hope and fear of You.
Reference: Sahih Bukhari 247, Sahih Muslim 2710
Benefit: Dies upon fitrah if dies that night
Blowing on Hands Before Sleep
قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ
Transliteration:
Qul huwallahu ahad
Translation:
Say: He is Allah, the One. (Recite Surahs Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, An-Nas, blow on hands, wipe over body)
Reference: Sahih Bukhari 5017, Prophet did this every night
Benefit: Protection during sleep
For the Sick
أَذْهِبِ الْبَاسَ رَبَّ النَّاسِ، اشْفِ أَنْتَ الشَّافِي، لاَ شِفَاءَ إِلاَّ شِفَاؤُكَ، شِفَاءً لاَ يُغَادِرُ سَقَماً
Transliteration:
Adh-hibil-ba'sa rabban-nas, ishfi antash-shafi, la shifa'a illa shifa'uka, shifa'an la yughadiru saqama
Translation:
Remove the hardship, Lord of mankind, and heal, You are the Healer. There is no healing except Your healing, a healing that leaves no illness.
Reference: Sahih Bukhari 5675, Sahih Muslim 2191
Benefit: Healing from illness
Visiting the Sick
لاَ بَأْسَ، طَهُورٌ إِنْ شَاءَ اللهُ
Transliteration:
La ba'sa, tahurun in sha'Allah
Translation:
No harm, it is a purification, if Allah wills.
Reference: Sahih Bukhari 3616, say to sick person seven times
Benefit: Comfort and purification
When It Rains
اللَّهُمَّ صَيِّباً نَافِعاً
Transliteration:
Allahumma sayyiban nafi'a
Translation:
O Allah, make it a beneficial rain.
Reference: Sahih Bukhari 1032
Benefit: Beneficial rain
After Thunder
سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي يُسَبِّحُ الرَّعْدُ بِحَمْدِهِ وَالْمَلاَئِكَةُ مِنْ خِيفَتِهِ
Transliteration:
Subhanal-ladhi yusabbihur-ra'du bihamdihi wal-mala'ikatu min khifatih
Translation:
Glory is to Him Whom the thunder glorifies with His praise and the angels glorify Him out of fear of Him.
Reference: Al-Muwatta 2/992, authenticated by Al-Albani
Benefit: Protection from lightning
After Sneezing
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ
Transliteration:
Alhamdulillah
Translation:
All praise is for Allah. (Response: Yarhamukallah - May Allah have mercy on you)
Reference: Sahih Bukhari 6224
Benefit: Gratitude and mercy
Wearing New Clothes
اللَّهُمَّ لَكَ الْحَمْدُ أَنْتَ كَسَوْتَنِيهِ، أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ خَيْرِهِ وَخَيْرِ مَا صُنِعَ لَهُ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهِ وَشَرِّ مَا صُنِعَ لَهُ
Transliteration:
Allahumma lakal-hamd, anta kasawtanihi, as'aluka min khayrihi wa khayri ma suni'a lahu, wa a'udhu bika min sharrihi wa sharri ma suni'a lahu
Translation:
O Allah, praise is to You. You have clothed me. I ask You for its goodness and the goodness of what it was made for, and I seek refuge in You from its evil and the evil of what it was made for.
Reference: Abu Dawud 4020, Tirmidhi 1767
Benefit: Barakah in clothing
Looking in the Mirror
اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ حَسَّنْتَ خَلْقِي فَحَسِّنْ خُلُقِي
Transliteration:
Allahumma anta hassanta khalqi fa hassin khuluqi
Translation:
O Allah, You have made my physical appearance good, so make my character good as well.
Reference: Ahmad 1/403, authenticated by Al-Albani
Benefit: Good character
For Increase in Knowledge
رَبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْماً
Transliteration:
Rabbi zidni 'ilma
Translation:
My Lord, increase me in knowledge.
Reference: Quran 20:114
Benefit: Increase in beneficial knowledge
Before Study
اللَّهُمَّ انْفَعْنِي بِمَا عَلَّمْتَنِي وَعَلِّمْنِي مَا يَنْفَعُنِي وَزِدْنِي عِلْماً
Transliteration:
Allahumma anfa'ni bima 'allamtani wa 'allimni ma yanfa'uni wa zidni 'ilma
Translation:
O Allah, benefit me with what You have taught me, teach me what will benefit me, and increase me in knowledge.
Reference: Ibn Majah 251, Tirmidhi 3599
Benefit: Beneficial knowledge
For Parents
رَبِّ ارْحَمْهُمَا كَمَا رَبَّيَانِي صَغِيراً
Transliteration:
Rabbir-hamhuma kama rabbayani saghira
Translation:
My Lord, have mercy upon them as they brought me up when I was small.
Reference: Quran 17:24
Benefit: Mercy for parents
For Newly Married Couple
بَارَكَ اللهُ لَكَ، وَبَارَكَ عَلَيْكَ، وَجَمَعَ بَيْنَكُمَا فِي خَيْرٍ
Transliteration:
Barakallahu laka, wa baraka 'alayka, wa jama'a baynakuma fi khayr
Translation:
May Allah bless you, bestow blessings upon you, and bring you together in goodness.
Reference: Abu Dawud 2130, Tirmidhi 1091
Benefit: Blessings in marriage
On Wedding Night
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَهَا وَخَيْرَ مَا جَبَلْتَهَا عَلَيْهِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهَا وَشَرِّ مَا جَبَلْتَهَا عَلَيْهِ
Transliteration:
Allahumma inni as'aluka khayraha wa khayra ma jabaltaha 'alayhi, wa a'udhu bika min sharriha wa sharri ma jabaltaha 'alayhi
Translation:
O Allah, I ask You for her goodness and the goodness upon which You created her, and I seek refuge in You from her evil and the evil upon which You created her.
Reference: Abu Dawud 2160, Ibn Majah 1918
Benefit: Blessings in relationship
When Angry
أَعُوذُ بِاللهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ
Transliteration:
A'udhu billahi minash-shaytanir-rajim
Translation:
I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Shaytan.
Reference: Sahih Bukhari 3282, Sahih Muslim 2610
Benefit: Calms anger
When in Debt
اللَّهُمَّ اكْفِنِي بِحَلاَلِكَ عَنْ حَرَامِكَ، وَأَغْنِنِي بِفَضْلِكَ عَمَّنْ سِوَاكَ
Transliteration:
Allahummak-fini bihalalika 'an haramika, wa aghnini bifadlika 'amman siwaka
Translation:
O Allah, suffice me with what You have made lawful instead of what You have made unlawful, and make me independent of all others besides You.
Reference: Tirmidhi 3563, authenticated by Al-Albani
Benefit: Relief from debt
General Gratitude
اللَّهُمَّ لَكَ الْحَمْدُ كُلُّهُ، اللَّهُمَّ لاَ قَابِضَ لِمَا بَسَطْتَ، وَلاَ بَاسِطَ لِمَا قَبَضْتَ، وَلاَ هَادِيَ لِمَنْ أَضْلَلْتَ، وَلاَ مُضِلَّ لِمَنْ هَدَيْتَ
Transliteration:
Allahumma lakal-hamdu kulluh, Allahumma la qabida lima basatt, wa la basita lima qabadat, wa la hadiya liman adlalt, wa la mudilla liman hadayt
Translation:
O Allah, all praise is for You. O Allah, there is none who can withhold what You give, and none who can give what You withhold, none can guide whom You misguide, and none can misguide whom You guide.
Reference: Sahih Bukhari 844, Sahih Muslim 477
Benefit: Complete gratitude
Seeing Something Pleasing
اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ فِيهِ
Transliteration:
Allahumma barik fihi
Translation:
O Allah, bless it. (Say when seeing something you like)
Reference: Related to concept of evil eye protection
Benefit: Protection from evil eye
Breaking Fast
ذَهَبَ الظَّمَأُ، وَابْتَلَّتِ الْعُرُوقُ، وَثَبَتَ الأَجْرُ إِنْ شَاءَ اللهُ
Transliteration:
Dhahabadh-dhama'u, wabtallatil-'uruq, wa thabatal-ajru in sha'Allah
Translation:
The thirst has gone, the veins are moistened, and the reward is confirmed, if Allah wills.
Reference: Abu Dawud 2357, authenticated by Al-Albani
Benefit: Reward for fasting
For Host at Meal
اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَهُمْ فِيمَا رَزَقْتَهُمْ، وَاغْفِرْ لَهُمْ وَارْحَمْهُمْ
Transliteration:
Allahumma barik lahum fima razaqtahum, waghfir lahum warhamhum
Translation:
O Allah, bless them in what You have provided for them, forgive them and have mercy upon them.
Reference: Sahih Muslim 2042
Benefit: Blessings for host
Simple Istighfar
أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللهَ
Transliteration:
Astaghfirullah
Translation:
I seek forgiveness from Allah.
Reference: Recommended frequently throughout the day
Benefit: Constant forgiveness
Seeking Forgiveness and Repentance
أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللهَ الَّذِي لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْهِ
Transliteration:
Astaghfirullaha al-ladhi la ilaha illa Huwal-Hayyul-Qayyum wa atubu ilayh
Translation:
I seek forgiveness from Allah, besides Whom there is no deity, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer, and I repent to Him.
Reference: Abu Dawud 1517, Tirmidhi 3577, sins forgiven even if fled from battle
Benefit: Major sins forgiven
Tasbih - Morning (100 times)
سُبْحَانَ اللهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ
Transliteration:
Subhanallahi wa bihamdihi
Translation:
Glory is to Allah and praise is to Him.
↻ Recite 100 times
Reference: Sahih Muslim 2691, recite 100 times daily, sins forgiven even if like foam of sea
Benefit: Sins forgiven
Morning Tahlil (10 times)
لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ، وَهُوَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
Transliteration:
La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la shareeka lah, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamd, wa huwa 'ala kulli shay'in qadeer
Translation:
There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah alone, with no partner. To Him belongs the dominion and praise, and He has power over all things.
↻ Recite 10 times
Reference: Sahih Bukhari 6404, recite 10 times after Fajr, reward of freeing 4 slaves
Benefit: Reward of freeing slaves and protection
Seeking Forgiveness (100 times)
أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللهَ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْهِ
Transliteration:
Astaghfirullaha wa atubu ilayh
Translation:
I seek Allah's forgiveness and repent to Him.
↻ Recite 100 times
Reference: Sahih Bukhari 6307, Prophet (ﷺ) sought forgiveness 70-100 times daily
Benefit: Forgiveness and blessings
Protection from All Harm (3 times)
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الَّذِي لَا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فِي السَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ
Transliteration:
Bismillahil-ladhi la yadurru ma'asmihi shay'un fil-ardi wa la fis-sama'i wa huwas-Samee'ul-'Aleem
Translation:
In the Name of Allah, with Whose Name nothing can harm in the earth nor in the heaven, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.
↻ Recite 3 times
Reference: Abu Dawud 5088, Tirmidhi 3388, nothing will harm one who recites 3 times
Benefit: Complete protection from harm
Surah Al-Ikhlas (3 times)
قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ، اللَّهُ الصَّمَدُ، لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ، وَلَمْ يَكُن لَّهُ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌ
Transliteration:
Qul Huwallahu Ahad, Allahus-Samad, Lam yalid wa lam yoolad, Wa lam yakul-lahu kufuwan ahad
Translation:
Say: He is Allah, the One. Allah, the Eternal Absolute. He begets not, nor was He begotten. And there is none comparable to Him.
↻ Recite 3 times
Reference: Abu Dawud 5082, equals one-third of Quran, recite with Al-Falaq & An-Nas 3 times
Benefit: Sufficiency for everything
Evening Tahlil (10 times)
لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ، وَهُوَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
Transliteration:
La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la shareeka lah, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamd, wa huwa 'ala kulli shay'in qadeer
Translation:
There is no deity except Allah alone, with no partner. To Him belongs the dominion and praise, and He has power over all things.
↻ Recite 10 times
Reference: Sahih Bukhari 6404, recite 10 times after Maghrib, reward and protection
Benefit: Reward of freeing slaves
Evening Protection (3 times)
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الَّذِي لَا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فِي السَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ
Transliteration:
Bismillahil-ladhi la yadurru ma'asmihi shay'un fil-ardi wa la fis-sama'i wa huwas-Samee'ul-'Aleem
Translation:
In the Name of Allah, with Whose Name nothing can harm in the earth nor in the heaven, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.
↻ Recite 3 times
Reference: Abu Dawud 5088, Tirmidhi 3388, protection until morning
Benefit: Protection until morning
Tasbih after Salah (33 times each)
سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ (33)، الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ (33)، اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ (34)
Transliteration:
Subhanallah (33), Alhamdulillah (33), Allahu Akbar (34)
Translation:
Glory be to Allah (33 times), All praise is to Allah (33 times), Allah is the Greatest (34 times)
↻ Recite 100 times
Reference: Sahih Muslim 597, sins forgiven even if like foam of sea
Benefit: Sins forgiven
Tahlil after 100 Tasbih
لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ، وَهُوَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
Transliteration:
La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la shareeka lah, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamd, wa huwa 'ala kulli shay'in qadeer
Translation:
There is no deity except Allah alone, with no partner. To Him belongs the dominion and praise, and He is omnipotent.
Reference: Sahih Muslim 597, after completing 33-33-34 tasbih
Benefit: Completion of post-prayer adhkar
Ayat al-Kursi after Each Prayer
اللَّهُ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ ۚ لَا تَأْخُذُهُ سِنَةٌ وَلَا نَوْمٌ ۚ لَّهُ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَمَا فِي الْأَرْضِ
Transliteration:
Allahu la ilaha illa Huwal-Hayyul-Qayyum, la ta'khudhahu sinatun wa la nawm, lahu ma fis-samawati wa ma fil-ard...
Translation:
Allah! There is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer. Neither drowsiness overtakes Him nor sleep...
Reference: Nasa'i, authenticated by Al-Albani, nothing prevents from Paradise except death
Benefit: Entry to Paradise
Dua for Good in Both Worlds
رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ
Transliteration:
Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil-akhirati hasanatan wa qina 'adhaban-nar
Translation:
Our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.
Reference: Quran 2:201, Most comprehensive dua, frequently recited by Prophet (ﷺ)
Benefit: Good in this life and next
Dua for Steadfastness
رَبَّنَا لَا تُزِغْ قُلُوبَنَا بَعْدَ إِذْ هَدَيْتَنَا وَهَبْ لَنَا مِن لَّدُنكَ رَحْمَةً ۚ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ الْوَهَّابُ
Transliteration:
Rabbana la tuzigh quloobana ba'da idh hadaytana wa hab lana mil-ladunka rahmah, innaka antal-Wahhab
Translation:
Our Lord, do not let our hearts deviate after You have guided us. Grant us mercy from Yourself. Indeed, You are the Bestower.
Reference: Quran 3:8
Benefit: Steadfastness on truth
Dua for Forgiveness of Sins
رَبَّنَا إِنَّنَا آمَنَّا فَاغْفِرْ لَنَا ذُنُوبَنَا وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ
Transliteration:
Rabbana innana amanna faghfir lana dhunoobana wa qina 'adhaban-nar
Translation:
Our Lord, indeed we have believed, so forgive us our sins and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.
Reference: Quran 3:16
Benefit: Forgiveness and protection
Dua for Patience and Victory
رَبَّنَا أَفْرِغْ عَلَيْنَا صَبْرًا وَثَبِّتْ أَقْدَامَنَا وَانصُرْنَا عَلَى الْقَوْمِ الْكَافِرِينَ
Transliteration:
Rabbana afrigh 'alayna sabran wa thabbit aqdamana wansurna 'alal-qawmil-kafireen
Translation:
Our Lord, pour upon us patience, make our foothold firm, and help us against the disbelieving people.
Reference: Quran 2:250
Benefit: Patience and firmness
Dua for Righteous Prayer
رَبِّ اجْعَلْنِي مُقِيمَ الصَّلَاةِ وَمِن ذُرِّيَّتِي ۚ رَبَّنَا وَتَقَبَّلْ دُعَاءِ
Transliteration:
Rabbij-'alni muqeemas-salati wa min dhurriyyati, Rabbana wa taqabbal du'a
Translation:
My Lord, make me an establisher of prayer, and [many] from my descendants. Our Lord, and accept my supplication.
Reference: Quran 14:40, Dua of Ibrahim (AS)
Benefit: Steadfastness in prayer
Dua for Righteous Offspring
رَبَّنَا هَبْ لَنَا مِنْ أَزْوَاجِنَا وَذُرِّيَّاتِنَا قُرَّةَ أَعْيُنٍ وَاجْعَلْنَا لِلْمُتَّقِينَ إِمَامًا
Transliteration:
Rabbana hab lana min azwajina wa dhurriyyatina qurrata a'yunin waj'alna lil-muttaqeena imama
Translation:
Our Lord, grant us from among our spouses and offspring comfort to our eyes and make us a leader for the righteous.
Reference: Quran 25:74
Benefit: Righteous family
Dua for Relief
رَبَّنَا اكْشِفْ عَنَّا الْعَذَابَ إِنَّا مُؤْمِنُونَ
Transliteration:
Rabbanakshif 'annal-'adhaba inna mu'minoon
Translation:
Our Lord, remove the torment from us, for we are believers.
Reference: Quran 44:12
Benefit: Relief from hardship
Dua for Forgiveness for Parents
رَّبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي وَلِوَالِدَيَّ وَلِمَن دَخَلَ بَيْتِيَ مُؤْمِنًا
Transliteration:
Rabbighfir li wa li-walidayya wa liman dakhala bayti mu'minan
Translation:
My Lord, forgive me and my parents and whoever enters my house as a believer.
Reference: Quran 71:28, Dua of Nuh (AS)
Benefit: Forgiveness for family
Dua of Yunus (AS)
لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا أَنتَ سُبْحَانَكَ إِنِّي كُنتُ مِنَ الظَّالِمِينَ
Transliteration:
La ilaha illa anta subhanaka inni kuntu minaz-zalimeen
Translation:
There is no deity except You; exalted are You. Indeed, I have been of the wrongdoers.
Reference: Quran 21:87, Tirmidhi 3505, no Muslim makes this dua except it is answered
Benefit: Acceptance of dua
Dua for Mercy
رَبِّ إِنِّي لِمَا أَنزَلْتَ إِلَيَّ مِنْ خَيْرٍ فَقِيرٌ
Transliteration:
Rabbi inni lima anzalta ilayya min khayrin faqeer
Translation:
My Lord, indeed I am, for whatever good You would send down to me, in need.
Reference: Quran 28:24, Dua of Musa (AS)
Benefit: Allah provides
Salatul Istikhara
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْتَخِيرُكَ بِعِلْمِكَ، وَأَسْتَقْدِرُكَ بِقُدْرَتِكَ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ فَضْلِكَ الْعَظِيمِ، فَإِنَّكَ تَقْدِرُ وَلَا أَقْدِرُ، وَتَعْلَمُ وَلَا أَعْلَمُ، وَأَنْتَ عَلَّامُ الْغُيُوبِ
Transliteration:
Allahumma inni astakheeruka bi'ilmika, wa astaqdiruka bi-qudratika, wa as'aluka min fadlikal-'atheem, fa-innaka taqdiru wa la aqdir, wa ta'lamu wa la a'lam, wa anta 'allamul-ghuyoob
Translation:
O Allah, I seek Your counsel by Your knowledge and by Your power I seek strength and I ask You from Your immense favor, for verily You are able while I am not and verily You know while I do not and You are the Knower of the unseen.
Reference: Sahih Bukhari 1166, pray 2 rak'ahs then make this dua
Benefit: Divine guidance in decision
Entering Market
لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ، يُحْيِي وَيُمِيتُ، وَهُوَ حَيٌّ لَا يَمُوتُ، بِيَدِهِ الْخَيْرُ، وَهُوَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
Transliteration:
La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la shareeka lah, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamd, yuhyi wa yumeetu wa huwa hayyun la yamoot, biyadihil-khayr, wa huwa 'ala kulli shay'in qadeer
Translation:
There is no deity except Allah alone, with no partner. His is the dominion and to Him is praise. He gives life and causes death, and He is living and does not die. In His hand is all good, and He is over all things competent.
Reference: Tirmidhi 3428, authenticated by Al-Albani, Million good deeds, million sins removed
Benefit: Immense reward
Upon Seeing New Moon
اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللَّهُمَّ أَهِلَّهُ عَلَيْنَا بِالْأَمْنِ وَالْإِيمَانِ، وَالسَّلَامَةِ وَالْإِسْلَامِ، رَبِّي وَرَبُّكَ اللَّهُ
Transliteration:
Allahu Akbar, Allahumma ahillahu 'alayna bil-amni wal-eeman, was-salamati wal-Islam, Rabbi wa Rabbuka Allah
Translation:
Allah is the Greatest. O Allah, bring it over us with blessing and faith, and security and Islam. My Lord and your Lord is Allah.
Reference: Tirmidhi 3451, authenticated by Al-Albani
Benefit: Blessings of new month
For Someone Who Does You a Favor
جَزَاكَ اللَّهُ خَيْرًا
Transliteration:
Jazakallahu khayran
Translation:
May Allah reward you with goodness.
Reference: Tirmidhi 2035, has done utmost in thanking
Benefit: Gratitude and barakah
Upon Hearing Good News
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي بِنِعْمَتِهِ تَتِمُّ الصَّالِحَاتُ
Transliteration:
Alhamdulillahil-ladhi bi-ni'matihi tatimmus-salihat
Translation:
All praise is to Allah by Whose blessings good deeds are completed.
Reference: Ibn As-Sunni, authenticated by Al-Albani
Benefit: Gratitude for blessings
Upon Hearing Bad News
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ حَالٍ
Transliteration:
Alhamdulillahi 'ala kulli hal
Translation:
All praise is to Allah in all circumstances.
Reference: Ibn As-Sunni, Ibn Majah 3803
Benefit: Contentment in trials
When Someone Dies
إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ، اللَّهُمَّ أْجُرْنِي فِي مُصِيبَتِي وَاخْلُفْ لِي خَيْرًا مِنْهَا
Transliteration:
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'oon, Allahumma'-jurni fi museebati wakhluf li khayran minha
Translation:
Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return. O Allah, reward me in this affliction and replace it for me with something better.
Reference: Sahih Muslim 918
Benefit: Reward and compensation
Visiting the Graveyard
السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ أَهْلَ الدِّيَارِ مِنَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَالْمُسْلِمِينَ، وَإِنَّا إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ بِكُمْ لَاحِقُونَ، نَسْأَلُ اللَّهَ لَنَا وَلَكُمُ الْعَافِيَةَ
Transliteration:
Assalamu 'alaykum ahlad-diyari minal-mu'mineena wal-muslimeen, wa inna in sha'Allah bikum lahiqoon, nas'alullaha lana wa lakumul-'afiyah
Translation:
Peace be upon you, inhabitants of the dwellings, believers and Muslims. Indeed, we will, if Allah wills, join you. We ask Allah for well-being for us and for you.
Reference: Sahih Muslim 974
Benefit: Peace for deceased
When Startled/Frightened
لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ
Transliteration:
La ilaha illallah
Translation:
There is no deity except Allah.
Reference: Sahih Bukhari 2389
Benefit: Calm and reassurance
For Someone in Hardship
اللَّهُمَّ رَحْمَتَكَ أَرْجُو فَلَا تَكِلْنِي إِلَىٰ نَفْسِي طَرْفَةَ عَيْنٍ، وَأَصْلِحْ لِي شَأْنِي كُلَّهُ، لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ
Transliteration:
Allahumma rahmataka arjoo fala takilni ila nafsi tarfata 'ayn, wa aslih li sha'ni kullahu, la ilaha illa ant
Translation:
O Allah, I hope for Your mercy. Do not leave me to myself even for the blink of an eye. Correct all of my affairs for me. There is no deity except You.
Reference: Abu Dawud 5090, authenticated by Al-Albani
Benefit: Relief from difficulty
Surah Al-Falaq
قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ الْفَلَقِ، مِن شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ، وَمِن شَرِّ غَاسِقٍ إِذَا وَقَبَ، وَمِن شَرِّ النَّفَّاثَاتِ فِي الْعُقَدِ، وَمِن شَرِّ حَاسِدٍ إِذَا حَسَدَ
Transliteration:
Qul a'udhu bi-Rabbil-falaq, min sharri ma khalaq, wa min sharri ghasiqin idha waqab, wa min sharrin-naffathati fil-'uqad, wa min sharri hasidin idha hasad
Translation:
Say: I seek refuge in the Lord of daybreak, from the evil of what He created, from the evil of darkness when it settles, from the evil of the blowers in knots, and from the evil of an envier when he envies.
↻ Recite 3 times
Reference: Quran 113, Abu Dawud 5082, recite 3 times morning/evening for protection
Benefit: Protection from evil
Surah An-Nas
قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ النَّاسِ، مَلِكِ النَّاسِ، إِلَٰهِ النَّاسِ، مِن شَرِّ الْوَسْوَاسِ الْخَنَّاسِ، الَّذِي يُوَسْوِسُ فِي صُدُورِ النَّاسِ، مِنَ الْجِنَّةِ وَالنَّاسِ
Transliteration:
Qul a'udhu bi-Rabbin-nas, Malikin-nas, Ilahin-nas, min sharril-waswasil-khannas, alladhi yuwaswisu fi sudoorin-nas, minal-jinnati wannas
Translation:
Say: I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind, the Sovereign of mankind, the God of mankind, from the evil of the retreating whisperer, who whispers into the breasts of mankind, from among the jinn and mankind.
↻ Recite 3 times
Reference: Quran 114, Abu Dawud 5082, recite 3 times morning/evening
Benefit: Protection from whispers
When Overwhelmed by Anger
أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ
Transliteration:
A'udhu billahi minash-shaytanir-rajeem
Translation:
I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Satan.
Reference: Sahih Bukhari 3282, Sahih Muslim 2610, anger subsides
Benefit: Controls anger
During Extreme Hardship
اللَّهُمَّ لَا سَهْلَ إِلَّا مَا جَعَلْتَهُ سَهْلًا، وَأَنْتَ تَجْعَلُ الْحَزْنَ إِذَا شِئْتَ سَهْلًا
Transliteration:
Allahumma la sahla illa ma ja'altahu sahla, wa anta taj'alul-hazna idha shi'ta sahla
Translation:
O Allah, there is no ease except what You make easy, and You make the difficult easy if You will.
Reference: Ibn Hibban, authenticated by Al-Albani
Benefit: Ease in difficulty
Protection from Nightmares
أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّةِ مِنْ غَضَبِهِ وَعِقَابِهِ وَشَرِّ عِبَادِهِ، وَمِنْ هَمَزَاتِ الشَّيَاطِينِ وَأَنْ يَحْضُرُونِ
Transliteration:
A'udhu bi-kalimatillahit-tammati min ghadabihi wa 'iqabihi wa sharri 'ibadihi, wa min hamazatish-shayateeni wa an yahdurun
Translation:
I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from His anger, His punishment, the evil of His servants, and from the whispers of devils and from their presence.
Reference: Abu Dawud 3893, Tirmidhi 3528, nothing will harm you
Benefit: Protection during sleep
Dua for Acceptance of Worship
رَبَّنَا تَقَبَّلْ مِنَّا ۖ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ
Transliteration:
Rabbana taqabbal minna innaka antas-Samee'ul-'Aleem
Translation:
Our Lord, accept this from us. Indeed, You are the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.
Reference: Quran 2:127, Dua of Ibrahim and Isma'il (AS)
Benefit: Acceptance of deeds
Dua for Guidance
رَبَّنَا لَا تَجْعَلْنَا فِتْنَةً لِّلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا وَاغْفِرْ لَنَا رَبَّنَا ۖ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ الْعَزِيزُ الْحَكِيمُ
Transliteration:
Rabbana la taj'alna fitnatan lilladhina kafaru waghfir lana rabbana innaka antal-'Azeezul-Hakeem
Translation:
Our Lord, make us not a trial for those who disbelieve and forgive us, our Lord. Indeed, it is You who is the Exalted in Might, the Wise.
Reference: Quran 60:5, Dua of Ibrahim (AS)
Benefit: Steadfastness and forgiveness
Dua for Ease in Affairs
رَّبِّ اشْرَحْ لِي صَدْرِي، وَيَسِّرْ لِي أَمْرِي، وَاحْلُلْ عُقْدَةً مِّن لِّسَانِي، يَفْقَهُوا قَوْلِي
Transliteration:
Rabbish-rah li sadri, wa yassir li amri, wahlul 'uqdatan min lisani, yafqahu qawli
Translation:
My Lord, expand my breast, ease my task for me, and untie the knot from my tongue that they may understand my speech.
Reference: Quran 20:25-28, Dua of Musa (AS)
Benefit: Clarity and ease
Dua for Safety from Hellfire
رَبَّنَا اصْرِفْ عَنَّا عَذَابَ جَهَنَّمَ ۖ إِنَّ عَذَابَهَا كَانَ غَرَامًا
Transliteration:
Rabbanasrif 'anna 'adhaba jahannama inna 'adhabaha kana gharama
Translation:
Our Lord, avert from us the punishment of Hell. Indeed, its punishment is ever adhering.
Reference: Quran 25:65
Benefit: Protection from Hellfire
Dua for Safety in Travel
رَبَّنَا آتِنَا مِن لَّدُنكَ رَحْمَةً وَهَيِّئْ لَنَا مِنْ أَمْرِنَا رَشَدًا
Transliteration:
Rabbana atina mil-ladunka rahmatan wa hayyi' lana min amrina rashada
Translation:
Our Lord, grant us from Yourself mercy and prepare for us from our affair right guidance.
Reference: Quran 18:10, Dua of People of the Cave
Benefit: Guidance and mercy
Dua for Better than Dunya
رَبِّ هَبْ لِي مِن لَّدُنكَ ذُرِّيَّةً طَيِّبَةً ۖ إِنَّكَ سَمِيعُ الدُّعَاءِ
Transliteration:
Rabbi hab li mil-ladunka dhurriyyatan tayyibah, innaka samee'ud-du'a
Translation:
My Lord, grant me from Yourself a good offspring. Indeed, You are the Hearer of supplication.
Reference: Quran 3:38, Dua of Zakariya (AS)
Benefit: Righteous children
Dua for Help Against Oppressors
رَبَّنَا لَا تَجْعَلْنَا مَعَ الْقَوْمِ الظَّالِمِينَ
Transliteration:
Rabbana la taj'alna ma'al-qawmidh-dhalimeen
Translation:
Our Lord, do not place us with the wrongdoing people.
Reference: Quran 7:47
Benefit: Protection from oppression
Dua for Victory
رَبَّنَا أَتْمِمْ لَنَا نُورَنَا وَاغْفِرْ لَنَا ۖ إِنَّكَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
Transliteration:
Rabbana atmim lana noorana waghfir lana innaka 'ala kulli shay'in qadeer
Translation:
Our Lord, perfect for us our light and forgive us. Indeed, You are over all things competent.
Reference: Quran 66:8
Benefit: Completion of light and forgiveness
Dua for Increase in Provision
رَبِّ إِنِّي لِمَا أَنزَلْتَ إِلَيَّ مِنْ خَيْرٍ فَقِيرٌ
Transliteration:
Rabbi inni lima anzalta ilayya min khayrin faqeer
Translation:
My Lord, indeed I am, for whatever good You would send down to me, in need.
Reference: Quran 28:24, Dua of Musa (AS)
Benefit: Provision and sustenance
Dua for Truthful Speech
رَّبِّ أَدْخِلْنِي مُدْخَلَ صِدْقٍ وَأَخْرِجْنِي مُخْرَجَ صِدْقٍ وَاجْعَل لِّي مِن لَّدُنكَ سُلْطَانًا نَّصِيرًا
Transliteration:
Rabbi adkhilni mudkhala sidqin wa akhrijnini mukhraja sidqin waj'al li milladunka sultanan naseera
Translation:
My Lord, grant me entry in truth and grant me exit in truth and grant me from Yourself a supporting authority.
Reference: Quran 17:80, Dua of the Prophet (ﷺ)
Benefit: Truthfulness and support
Durood on Friday
اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ، كَمَا صَلَّيْتَ عَلَى إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَى آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ
Transliteration:
Allahumma salli 'ala Muhammadin wa 'ala ali Muhammad, kama sallayta 'ala Ibrahima wa 'ala ali Ibrahim, innaka Hameedun Majeed
Translation:
O Allah, send prayers upon Muhammad and upon the family of Muhammad, as You sent prayers upon Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim. Indeed, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious.
Reference: Sahih Bukhari 6357, send abundant salawat on Friday
Benefit: Blessings and intercession
For Halal Provision
اللَّهُمَّ اكْفِنِي بِحَلَالِكَ عَنْ حَرَامِكَ، وَأَغْنِنِي بِفَضْلِكَ عَمَّنْ سِوَاكَ
Transliteration:
Allahummak-fini bihalalika 'an haramika, wa aghnini bifadlika amman siwak
Translation:
O Allah, suffice me with what You have made lawful as opposed to what is unlawful, and make me independent of all others besides You.
Reference: Tirmidhi 3563, removes worries and debts
Benefit: Halal sustenance
Upon Waking for Night Prayer
اللَّهُمَّ لَكَ الْحَمْدُ، أَنْتَ نُورُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ وَمَنْ فِيهِنَّ، وَلَكَ الْحَمْدُ أَنْتَ قَيِّمُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ وَمَنْ فِيهِنَّ
Transliteration:
Allahumma lakal-hamd, anta noorus-samawati wal-ardi wa man fihinna, wa lakal-hamd anta qayyimus-samawati wal-ardi wa man fihinna
Translation:
O Allah, to You is all praise. You are the Light of the heavens and the earth and all that is within them. To You is all praise. You are the Sustainer of the heavens and the earth and all that is within them.
Reference: Sahih Bukhari 1120, Sahih Muslim 769
Benefit: Opening dua for night prayer
Dua Qunoot
اللَّهُمَّ اهْدِنِي فِيمَنْ هَدَيْتَ، وَعَافِنِي فِيمَنْ عَافَيْتَ، وَتَوَلَّنِي فِيمَنْ تَوَلَّيْتَ، وَبَارِكْ لِي فِيمَا أَعْطَيْتَ، وَقِنِي شَرَّ مَا قَضَيْتَ، إِنَّكَ تَقْضِي وَلَا يُقْضَى عَلَيْكَ
Transliteration:
Allahummahdini feeman hadayta, wa 'afini feeman 'afayta, wa tawallani feeman tawallayta, wa barik li feema a'tayta, wa qini sharra ma qadayta, innaka taqdi wa la yuqda 'alayk
Translation:
O Allah, guide me among those You have guided, grant me well-being among those You have granted well-being, take me into Your care among those You have taken into Your care, bless me in what You have given, and protect me from the evil You have decreed. Indeed, You decree, and none can decree over You.
Reference: Abu Dawud 1425, Nasa'i 1746, authentic dua for Witr
Benefit: Comprehensive supplication
Laylatul Qadr Dua
اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي
Transliteration:
Allahumma innaka 'afuwwun tuhibbul-'afwa fa'fu 'anni
Translation:
O Allah, indeed You are Pardoning. You love to pardon, so pardon me.
Reference: Tirmidhi 3513, best dua for Laylatul Qadr, authenticated by Al-Albani
Benefit: Complete pardon
Talbiya
لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ، لَبَّيْكَ لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ، إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ وَالنِّعْمَةَ لَكَ وَالْمُلْكَ لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ
Transliteration:
Labbayka Allahumma labbayk, labbayka la shareeka laka labbayk, innal-hamda wan-ni'mata laka wal-mulk, la shareeka lak
Translation:
Here I am, O Allah, here I am. Here I am, You have no partner, here I am. Indeed all praise, favor and sovereignty belong to You. You have no partner.
Reference: Sahih Bukhari 1549, Sahih Muslim 1218
Benefit: Tawaf and Sa'i
Upon Affliction
إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
Transliteration:
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'oon
Translation:
Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return.
Reference: Quran 2:156, Sahih Muslim 918
Benefit: Reward in affliction
When Feeling Pain
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ (ثلاثاً)، أَعُوذُ بِعِزَّةِ اللَّهِ وَقُدْرَتِهِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا أَجِدُ وَأُحَاذِرُ (سبع مرات)
Transliteration:
Bismillah (3 times), A'udhu bi-'izzatillahi wa qudratihi min sharri ma ajidu wa uhadhir (7 times)
Translation:
In the name of Allah (3 times). I seek refuge in Allah's might and power from the evil of what I find and fear (7 times).
Reference: Sahih Muslim 2202, place hand on area of pain
Benefit: Relief from pain
Protection from Evil Eye
أُعِيذُكَ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّةِ، مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْطَانٍ وَهَامَّةٍ، وَمِنْ كُلِّ عَيْنٍ لَامَّةٍ
Transliteration:
U'eedhuka bi-kalimatillahit-tammah, min kulli shaytanin wa hammah, wa min kulli 'aynin lammah
Translation:
I seek protection for you in the perfect words of Allah from every devil, harmful thing, and every evil eye.
Reference: Sahih Bukhari 3371, Prophet (ﷺ) used for Hasan and Husayn
Benefit: Protection of children
Upon Receiving Good
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي بِنِعْمَتِهِ تَتِمُّ الصَّالِحَاتُ
Transliteration:
Alhamdulillahil-ladhi bi-ni'matihi tatimmus-salihat
Translation:
All praise is to Allah by Whose blessings good deeds are completed.
Reference: Ibn As-Sunni, Hakim 1/499
Benefit: Gratitude for blessings
Before Undressing
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ
Transliteration:
Bismillah
Translation:
In the name of Allah.
Reference: Tirmidhi 606, protection from jinn seeing private parts
Benefit: Privacy from jinn
When Yawning
أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ
Transliteration:
A'udhu billahi minash-shaytanir-rajeem
Translation:
I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Satan. (And suppress yawn)
Reference: Sahih Muslim 2994, Satan laughs when one yawns
Benefit: Protection from Satan
Seeing Something You Like
مَا شَاءَ اللَّهُ لَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللَّهِ
Transliteration:
Ma sha'Allah, la quwwata illa billah
Translation:
What Allah wills; there is no power except with Allah.
Reference: Related to Quran 18:39, protects from evil eye
Benefit: Protection from envy
Entering New House
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ الْمَوْلَجِ وَخَيْرَ الْمَخْرَجِ، بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَلَجْنَا، وَبِسْمِ اللَّهِ خَرَجْنَا، وَعَلَى اللَّهِ رَبِّنَا تَوَكَّلْنَا
Transliteration:
Allahumma inni as'aluka khayral-maw laji wa khayral-makhraji, bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'alallahi rabbina tawakkalna
Translation:
O Allah, I ask You for the best entering and the best exiting. In Allah's name we enter, in Allah's name we exit, and upon Allah our Lord we rely.
Reference: Abu Dawud 5096
Benefit: Barakah in home
Before Learning
اللَّهُمَّ انْفَعْنِي بِمَا عَلَّمْتَنِي، وَعَلِّمْنِي مَا يَنْفَعُنِي، وَارْزُقْنِي عِلْمًا يَنْفَعُنِي
Transliteration:
Allahumma anfa'ni bima 'allamtani, wa 'allimni ma yanfa'uni, warzuqni 'ilman yanfa'uni
Translation:
O Allah, benefit me with what You have taught me, teach me what will benefit me, and provide me with knowledge that will benefit me.
Reference: Ibn Majah 251, authenticated by Al-Albani
Benefit: Beneficial knowledge
After Completing Wudu
أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ
Transliteration:
Ashhadu an la ilaha illallahu wahdahu la shareeka lah, wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan 'abduhu wa rasooluh
Translation:
I bear witness that there is no deity except Allah alone, without any partners, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger.
Reference: Sahih Muslim 234, The gates of Paradise are opened for one who says this after wudu
Benefit: Gates of Paradise opened
Going to Wudu
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ
Transliteration:
Bismillah
Translation:
In the name of Allah.
Reference: Abu Dawud 101, Ibn Majah 397
Benefit: Wudu not valid without mentioning Allah's name
Response to Adhan
أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، وَأَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ، رَضِيتُ بِاللَّهِ رَبًّا، وَبِمُحَمَّدٍ رَسُولًا، وَبِالْإِسْلَامِ دِينًا
Transliteration:
Ashhadu an la ilaha illallahu wahdahu la shareeka lah, wa anna Muhammadan 'abduhu wa rasooluh, radeetu billahi rabba, wa bi-Muhammadin rasoola, wa bil-Islami deena
Translation:
I bear witness that there is no deity except Allah alone, without any partners, and that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger. I am pleased with Allah as my Lord, Muhammad as my Messenger, and Islam as my religion.
Reference: Sahih Muslim 386, Sins are forgiven for one who says this after hearing the Muadhdhin
Benefit: Sins forgiven
After Adhan - Waseelah
اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ هَذِهِ الدَّعْوَةِ التَّامَّةِ، وَالصَّلَاةِ الْقَائِمَةِ، آتِ مُحَمَّدًا الْوَسِيلَةَ وَالْفَضِيلَةَ، وَابْعَثْهُ مَقَامًا مَحْمُودًا الَّذِي وَعَدْتَهُ
Transliteration:
Allahumma rabba hadhihid-da'watit-tammah, was-salatil-qa'imah, ati Muhammadanil-waseelata wal-fadeelah, wab'ath-hu maqaman mahmoodanil-ladhee wa'adtah
Translation:
O Allah, Lord of this perfect call and established prayer, grant Muhammad the means and superiority, and raise him to the praised station which You have promised him.
Reference: Sahih Bukhari 614, Prophet's intercession guaranteed for one who says this
Benefit: Prophet's intercession guaranteed
Between Adhan and Iqamah
اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ هَذِهِ الدَّعْوَةِ التَّامَّةِ، وَالصَّلَاةِ الْقَائِمَةِ، آتِ مُحَمَّدًا الْوَسِيلَةَ وَالْفَضِيلَةَ
Transliteration:
Allahumma rabba hadhihid-da'watit-tammah, was-salatil-qa'imah, ati Muhammadanil-waseelata wal-fadeelah
Translation:
O Allah, Lord of this perfect call and established prayer, grant Muhammad the means and superiority.
Reference: Abu Dawud 521, Tirmidhi 212, Duas between Adhan and Iqamah are not rejected
Benefit: Duas not rejected at this time
Entering Mosque - Full
اللَّهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ
Transliteration:
Allahumma aftah lee abwaba rahmatik
Translation:
O Allah, open for me the gates of Your mercy.
Reference: Sahih Muslim 713, Abu Dawud 465
Benefit: Gates of mercy opened
Leaving Mosque - Full
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ فَضْلِكَ
Transliteration:
Allahumma innee as'aluka min fadlik
Translation:
O Allah, I ask You from Your bounty.
Reference: Sahih Muslim 713, Ibn Majah 773
Benefit: Seeking Allah's favor
When Sneezing
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ
Transliteration:
Alhamdulillah
Translation:
All praise is for Allah.
Reference: Sahih Bukhari 6224
Benefit: Gratitude to Allah
Response to Sneeze
يَرْحَمُكَ اللَّهُ
Transliteration:
Yarhamukallah
Translation:
May Allah have mercy on you.
Reference: Sahih Bukhari 6224
Benefit: Brotherhood and supplication
Reply after Sneeze Response
يَهْدِيكُمُ اللَّهُ وَيُصْلِحُ بَالَكُمْ
Transliteration:
Yahdeekumullahu wa yuslihu balakum
Translation:
May Allah guide you and rectify your condition.
Reference: Sahih Bukhari 6224
Benefit: Mutual supplication
When It Rains
اللَّهُمَّ صَيِّبًا نَافِعًا
Transliteration:
Allahumma sayyiban nafi'a
Translation:
O Allah, (send) beneficial rain.
Reference: Sahih Bukhari 1032
Benefit: Seeking beneficial rain
After Rain
مُطِرْنَا بِفَضْلِ اللَّهِ وَرَحْمَتِهِ
Transliteration:
Mutirnaa bifadlillahi wa rahmatihi
Translation:
We have been given rain by the grace and mercy of Allah.
Reference: Sahih Bukhari 846, Sahih Muslim 71
Benefit: Acknowledging Allah's blessing
Fear of Wind
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَهَا، وَخَيْرَ مَا فِيهَا، وَخَيْرَ مَا أُرْسِلَتْ بِهِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهَا، وَشَرِّ مَا فِيهَا، وَشَرِّ مَا أُرْسِلَتْ بِهِ
Transliteration:
Allahumma innee as'aluka khayraha, wa khayra ma feeha, wa khayra ma ursilat bihi, wa a'oodhu bika min sharriha, wa sharri ma feeha, wa sharri ma ursilat bihi
Translation:
O Allah, I ask You for its goodness, the goodness within it, and the goodness it has been sent with; and I seek refuge in You from its evil, the evil within it, and the evil it has been sent with.
Reference: Sahih Muslim 899
Benefit: Protection from harmful effects
Hearing Thunder
سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي يُسَبِّحُ الرَّعْدُ بِحَمْدِهِ وَالْمَلَائِكَةُ مِنْ خِيفَتِهِ
Transliteration:
Subhanal-ladhee yusabbihur-ra'du bihamdihi wal-mala'ikatu min kheefatih
Translation:
Glory is to Him Whom the thunder glorifies with His praise, and the angels too, out of fear of Him.
Reference: Muwatta Malik 3641, Al-Adab Al-Mufrad 723
Benefit: Protection from lightning strike
Hearing Rooster Crow
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ فَضْلِكَ
Transliteration:
Allahumma innee as'aluka min fadlik
Translation:
O Allah, I ask You from Your bounty.
Reference: Sahih Bukhari 3303, Sahih Muslim 2729, Rooster sees angels
Benefit: Seeking Allah's favor when angels present
Hearing Donkey Bray
أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ
Transliteration:
A'oodhu billahi minash-shaytanir-rajeem
Translation:
I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Satan.
Reference: Sahih Bukhari 3303, Sahih Muslim 2729, Donkey sees devils
Benefit: Protection from shaytan
Hearing Dog Barking at Night
أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ
Transliteration:
A'oodhu billahi minash-shaytanir-rajeem
Translation:
I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Satan.
Reference: Abu Dawud 5103, Dogs see what humans cannot
Benefit: Protection from unseen evil
Seeing Afflicted Person
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي عَافَانِي مِمَّا ابْتَلَاكَ بِهِ، وَفَضَّلَنِي عَلَى كَثِيرٍ مِمَّنْ خَلَقَ تَفْضِيلًا
Transliteration:
Alhamdulillahil-ladhee 'afanee mimmabtalaaka bihi, wa faddalanee 'ala katheerin mimman khalaqa tafdheela
Translation:
All praise is for Allah who has spared me what He has afflicted you with, and blessed me greatly over much of what He has created.
Reference: Tirmidhi 3432, Ibn Majah 3892, Say silently, affliction will not strike you
Benefit: Protection from that affliction
Breaking Fast (Iftar)
ذَهَبَ الظَّمَأُ، وَابْتَلَّتِ الْعُرُوقُ، وَثَبَتَ الْأَجْرُ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ
Transliteration:
Dhahabadh-dhama', wabtallatil-'urooq, wa thabatal-ajru insha'Allah
Translation:
The thirst has gone, the veins are moistened, and the reward is confirmed, if Allah wills.
Reference: Abu Dawud 2357
Benefit: Reward of fasting confirmed
During Fasting
إِنِّي صَائِمٌ
Transliteration:
Innee saa'im
Translation:
I am fasting.
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Reference: Sahih Bukhari 1904, Sahih Muslim 1151
Benefit: Protection from anger and disputes
Sujood As-Sahw (Forgetfulness)
سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي لَا يَنَامُ وَلَا يَنْبَغِي لَهُ أَنْ يَنَامَ
Transliteration:
Subhanal-ladhee la yanamu wa la yanbaghee lahu an yanam
Translation:
Glory is to Him Who does not sleep, nor should He sleep.
Reference: Abu Dawud 879, Recite in prostration of forgetfulness
Benefit: Compensation for prayer error
Visiting Sick - Comfort
لَا بَأْسَ، طَهُورٌ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ
Transliteration:
La ba'sa, tahoorun insha'Allah
Translation:
Do not worry, it will be a purification (for you), if Allah wills.
Reference: Sahih Bukhari 3616
Benefit: Comfort and purification
Freedom from Debt
اللَّهُمَّ اكْفِنِي بِحَلَالِكَ عَنْ حَرَامِكَ، وَأَغْنِنِي بِفَضْلِكَ عَمَّنْ سِوَاكَ
Transliteration:
Allahumma-kfinee bihalalika 'an haramik, wa aghninee bifadlika 'amman siwak
Translation:
O Allah, suffice me with what You have allowed instead of what You have forbidden, and make me independent of all others besides You.
Reference: Tirmidhi 3563, Ahmad 1319
Benefit: Relief from debt
When in Debt - Anxiety Relief
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ، وَالْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ، وَالْبُخْلِ وَالْجُبْنِ، وَضَلَعِ الدَّيْنِ، وَغَلَبَةِ الرِّجَالِ
Transliteration:
Allahumma innee a'oodhu bika minal-hammi wal-hazan, wal-'ajzi wal-kasal, wal-bukhli wal-jubn, wa dhala'id-dayni wa ghalabatir-rijal
Translation:
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from worry and grief, from helplessness and laziness, from stinginess and cowardice, from the burden of debt and from being overpowered by men.
Reference: Sahih Bukhari 6369
Benefit: Relief from anxiety and debt
Fear of Shirk (Hidden)
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ أَنْ أُشْرِكَ بِكَ وَأَنَا أَعْلَمُ، وَأَسْتَغْفِرُكَ لِمَا لَا أَعْلَمُ
Transliteration:
Allahumma innee a'oodhu bika an ushrika bika wa ana a'lam, wa astaghfiruka lima la a'lam
Translation:
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from knowingly associating partners with You, and I seek Your forgiveness for what I do not know.
Reference: Ahmad 18449, authenticated by Al-Albani
Benefit: Protection from shirk
Dua of Prophet Yunus (Distress)
لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ سُبْحَانَكَ إِنِّي كُنْتُ مِنَ الظَّالِمِينَ
Transliteration:
La ilaha illa anta subhanaka innee kuntu minazh-zhalimeen
Translation:
There is no deity except You; exalted are You. Indeed, I have been of the wrongdoers.
Reference: Quran 21:87, Tirmidhi 3505, No Muslim makes dua with this except Allah answers
Benefit: Answered duas, relief from distress
Dua of Prophet Ibrahim - Wisdom
رَبِّ هَبْ لِي حُكْمًا وَأَلْحِقْنِي بِالصَّالِحِينَ
Transliteration:
Rabbi hab lee hukman wa alhiqnee bis-saliheen
Translation:
My Lord, grant me wisdom and join me with the righteous.
Reference: Quran 26:83
Benefit: Seeking wisdom and righteousness
Dua of Prophet Ibrahim - Offspring
رَبِّ اجْعَلْنِي مُقِيمَ الصَّلَاةِ وَمِنْ ذُرِّيَّتِي رَبَّنَا وَتَقَبَّلْ دُعَاءِ
Transliteration:
Rabbi-j'alnee muqeemas-salati wa min dhurriyyatee rabbana wa taqabbal du'a
Translation:
My Lord, make me an establisher of prayer, and from my descendants. Our Lord, and accept my supplication.
Reference: Quran 14:40
Benefit: Righteous offspring and accepted prayers
Dua of Prophet Musa - Patience
رَبِّ اشْرَحْ لِي صَدْرِي، وَيَسِّرْ لِي أَمْرِي، وَاحْلُلْ عُقْدَةً مِنْ لِسَانِي، يَفْقَهُوا قَوْلِي
Transliteration:
Rabbish-rah lee sadree, wa yassir lee amree, wahlul 'uqdatan min lisanee, yafqahoo qawlee
Translation:
My Lord, expand for me my breast, and ease for me my task, and untie the knot from my tongue that they may understand my speech.
Reference: Quran 20:25-28
Benefit: Clarity, ease, eloquence
Dua of Prophet Musa - Guidance
رَبِّ إِنِّي لِمَا أَنْزَلْتَ إِلَيَّ مِنْ خَيْرٍ فَقِيرٌ
Transliteration:
Rabbi innee lima anzalta ilayya min khayrin faqeer
Translation:
My Lord, indeed I am, for whatever good You would send down to me, in need.
Reference: Quran 28:24
Benefit: Seeking all forms of goodness
Dua of Prophet Isa - Table from Heaven
اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّنَا أَنْزِلْ عَلَيْنَا مَائِدَةً مِنَ السَّمَاءِ تَكُونُ لَنَا عِيدًا لِأَوَّلِنَا وَآخِرِنَا وَآيَةً مِنْكَ وَارْزُقْنَا وَأَنْتَ خَيْرُ الرَّازِقِينَ
Transliteration:
Allahumma rabbana anzil 'alayna ma'idatan minas-sama'i takoonu lana 'eedan li-awwalina wa akhirina wa ayatan minka warzuqna wa anta khayru raziqeen
Translation:
O Allah, our Lord, send down to us a table from the heaven to be for us a festival for the first of us and the last of us and a sign from You. And provide for us, and You are the best of providers.
Reference: Quran 5:114
Benefit: Divine provision and blessings
Dua of Prophet Ayyub - Healing
رَبِّ أَنِّي مَسَّنِيَ الضُّرُّ وَأَنْتَ أَرْحَمُ الرَّاحِمِينَ
Transliteration:
Rabbi annee massaniyadh-dhurru wa anta arhamur-rahimeen
Translation:
My Lord, indeed adversity has touched me, and You are the Most Merciful of the merciful.
Reference: Quran 21:83
Benefit: Healing from illness
Dua of Prophet Nuh - Victory
رَبِّ انْصُرْنِي بِمَا كَذَّبُونِ
Transliteration:
Rabbin-surnee bima kadhdhaboon
Translation:
My Lord, support me because they have denied me.
Reference: Quran 23:26
Benefit: Victory over oppressors
Dua of Prophet Nuh - Leaving Ark
رَبِّ أَنْزِلْنِي مُنْزَلًا مُبَارَكًا وَأَنْتَ خَيْرُ الْمُنْزِلِينَ
Transliteration:
Rabbi anzimnee munzalan mubarakan wa anta khayrul-munzileen
Translation:
My Lord, let me land at a blessed landing place, and You are the best to accommodate.
Reference: Quran 23:29
Benefit: Blessed settlement
Dua of Prophet Sulayman - Gratitude
رَبِّ أَوْزِعْنِي أَنْ أَشْكُرَ نِعْمَتَكَ الَّتِي أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيَّ وَعَلَى وَالِدَيَّ وَأَنْ أَعْمَلَ صَالِحًا تَرْضَاهُ وَأَدْخِلْنِي بِرَحْمَتِكَ فِي عِبَادِكَ الصَّالِحِينَ
Transliteration:
Rabbi awzi'nee an ashkura ni'matakal-latee an'amta 'alayya wa 'ala walidayya wa an a'mala salihan tardahu wa adkhilnee bi-rahmatika fee 'ibaadikas-saliheen
Translation:
My Lord, enable me to be grateful for Your favor which You have bestowed upon me and upon my parents and to do righteousness of which You approve. And admit me by Your mercy into [the ranks of] Your righteous servants.
Reference: Quran 27:19
Benefit: Gratitude and righteousness
Dua of Prophet Sulayman - Forgiveness
رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي وَهَبْ لِي مُلْكًا لَا يَنْبَغِي لِأَحَدٍ مِنْ بَعْدِي إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ الْوَهَّابُ
Transliteration:
Rabbigh-fir lee wa hab lee mulkan la yanbaghee li-ahadin min ba'dee innaka antal-Wahhab
Translation:
My Lord, forgive me and grant me a kingdom such as will not belong to anyone after me. Indeed, You are the Bestower.
Reference: Quran 38:35
Benefit: Forgiveness and blessings
Dua of Prophet Zakariya - Children
رَبِّ لَا تَذَرْنِي فَرْدًا وَأَنْتَ خَيْرُ الْوَارِثِينَ
Transliteration:
Rabbi la tadharnee fardan wa anta khayrul-waritheen
Translation:
My Lord, do not leave me alone [with no heir], while You are the best of inheritors.
Reference: Quran 21:89
Benefit: Righteous offspring
Dua of Prophet Zakariya - Silent Dua
رَبِّ هَبْ لِي مِنْ لَدُنْكَ ذُرِّيَّةً طَيِّبَةً إِنَّكَ سَمِيعُ الدُّعَاءِ
Transliteration:
Rabbi hab lee min ladunka dhurriyyatan tayyibah innaka samee'ud-du'a
Translation:
My Lord, grant me from Yourself a good offspring. Indeed, You are the Hearer of supplication.
Reference: Quran 3:38
Benefit: Pious children
Prophet's Comprehensive Dua
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْهُدَى وَالتُّقَى وَالْعَفَافَ وَالْغِنَى
Transliteration:
Allahumma innee as'alukal-huda wat-tuqa wal-'afafa wal-ghina
Translation:
O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and self-sufficiency.
Reference: Sahih Muslim 2721
Benefit: Comprehensive goodness
Prophet's Dua for Good Character
اللَّهُمَّ اهْدِنِي لِأَحْسَنِ الْأَخْلَاقِ لَا يَهْدِي لِأَحْسَنِهَا إِلَّا أَنْتَ، وَاصْرِفْ عَنِّي سَيِّئَهَا لَا يَصْرِفُ عَنِّي سَيِّئَهَا إِلَّا أَنْتَ
Transliteration:
Allahumma-hdinee li-ahsanil-akhlaqi la yahdee li-ahsaniha illa ant, wasrif 'annee sayyi'aha la yasrifu 'annee sayyi'aha illa ant
Translation:
O Allah, guide me to the best of characters, for none can guide to the best of them except You. And turn away from me the worst of characters, for none can turn away from me the worst of them except You.
Reference: Sahih Muslim 771
Benefit: Good character
Prophet's Dua - Best of Everything
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ الْمَسْأَلَةِ، وَخَيْرَ الدُّعَاءِ، وَخَيْرَ النَّجَاحِ، وَخَيْرَ الْعَمَلِ، وَخَيْرَ الثَّوَابِ، وَخَيْرَ الْحَيَاةِ، وَخَيْرَ الْمَمَاتِ
Transliteration:
Allahumma innee as'aluka khayral-mas'alati wa khayrad-du'a'i wa khayran-najahi wa khayral-'amali wa khayrath-thawabi wa khayral-hayati wa khayral-mamati
Translation:
O Allah, I ask You for the best requests, the best supplications, the best success, the best actions, the best rewards, the best life, and the best death.
Reference: Al-Hakim 1/524, authenticated by Al-Albani
Benefit: Comprehensive excellence
Surah Al-Fatihah (Complete)
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ مَالِكِ يَوْمِ الدِّينِ إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ اهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ صِرَاطَ الَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ الْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا الضَّالِّينَ
Transliteration:
Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Raheem. Alhamdu lillahi rabbil-'alameen. Ar-Rahmanir-Raheem. Maliki yawmid-deen. Iyyaka na'budu wa iyyaka nasta'een. Ihdinassiratal-mustaqeem. Siratal-ladheena an'amta 'alayhim ghayril-maghdoobi 'alayhim wa lad-daleen.
Translation:
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Master of the Day of Judgment. You alone we worship, and You alone we ask for help. Guide us to the straight path. The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favor, not of those who have evoked [Your] anger or of those who are astray.
Reference: Quran 1:1-7, Ruqyah healing, Sahih Bukhari 5736
Benefit: Spiritual healing, protection from evil
Al-Baqarah: 1-5 (Opening)
الم ذَلِكَ الْكِتَابُ لَا رَيْبَ فِيهِ هُدًى لِلْمُتَّقِينَ الَّذِينَ يُؤْمِنُونَ بِالْغَيْبِ وَيُقِيمُونَ الصَّلَاةَ وَمِمَّا رَزَقْنَاهُمْ يُنْفِقُونَ وَالَّذِينَ يُؤْمِنُونَ بِمَا أُنْزِلَ إِلَيْكَ وَمَا أُنْزِلَ مِنْ قَبْلِكَ وَبِالْآخِرَةِ هُمْ يُوقِنُونَ أُولَئِكَ عَلَى هُدًى مِنْ رَبِّهِمْ وَأُولَئِكَ هُمُ الْمُفْلِحُونَ
Transliteration:
Alif-Lam-Meem. Dhalikal-kitabu la rayba feeh, hudan lil-muttaqeen. Alladheena yu'minoona bil-ghaybi wa yuqeemoonas-salata wa mimma razaqnahum yunfiqoon. Walladheena yu'minoona bima unzila ilayka wa ma unzila min qablik wa bil-akhirati hum yooqinoon. Ula'ika 'ala hudan min rabbihim wa ula'ika humul-muflihoon.
Translation:
Alif, Lam, Meem. This is the Book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for those conscious of Allah - Who believe in the unseen, establish prayer, and spend out of what We have provided for them, And who believe in what has been revealed to you, and what was revealed before you, and of the Hereafter they are certain. Those are upon guidance from their Lord, and it is those who are the successful.
Reference: Quran 2:1-5
Benefit: Guidance and success
Ayat al-Kursi - Full (Greatest Verse)
اللَّهُ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ لَا تَأْخُذُهُ سِنَةٌ وَلَا نَوْمٌ لَهُ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَمَا فِي الْأَرْضِ مَنْ ذَا الَّذِي يَشْفَعُ عِنْدَهُ إِلَّا بِإِذْنِهِ يَعْلَمُ مَا بَيْنَ أَيْدِيهِمْ وَمَا خَلْفَهُمْ وَلَا يُحِيطُونَ بِشَيْءٍ مِنْ عِلْمِهِ إِلَّا بِمَا شَاءَ وَسِعَ كُرْسِيُّهُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ وَلَا يَئُودُهُ حِفْظُهُمَا وَهُوَ الْعَلِيُّ الْعَظِيمُ
Transliteration:
Allahu la ilaha illa huwal-Hayyul-Qayyoom, la ta'khudhahu sinatun wa la nawm, lahu ma fis-samawati wa ma fil-ard, man dhal-ladhee yashfa'u 'indahu illa bi-idhnih, ya'lamu ma bayna aydeehim wa ma khalfahum, wa la yuheetoona bi-shay'in min 'ilmihi illa bima sha', wasi'a kursiyyuhus-samawati wal-ard, wa la ya'ooduhu hifdhuhuma, wa huwal-'Aliyyul-'Adheem
Translation:
Allah - there is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer. Neither drowsiness overtakes Him nor sleep. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. Who is it that can intercede with Him except by His permission? He knows what is before them and what will be after them, and they encompass not a thing of His knowledge except what He wills. His Kursi extends over the heavens and the earth, and their preservation tires Him not. And He is the Most High, the Most Great.
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Reference: Quran 2:255, Greatest verse, Sahih Bukhari 2311
Benefit: Protection all night, shaytan cannot approach
Last 2 Ayahs of Al-Baqarah
آمَنَ الرَّسُولُ بِمَا أُنْزِلَ إِلَيْهِ مِنْ رَبِّهِ وَالْمُؤْمِنُونَ كُلٌّ آمَنَ بِاللَّهِ وَمَلَائِكَتِهِ وَكُتُبِهِ وَرُسُلِهِ لَا نُفَرِّقُ بَيْنَ أَحَدٍ مِنْ رُسُلِهِ وَقَالُوا سَمِعْنَا وَأَطَعْنَا غُفْرَانَكَ رَبَّنَا وَإِلَيْكَ الْمَصِيرُ لَا يُكَلِّفُ اللَّهُ نَفْسًا إِلَّا وُسْعَهَا لَهَا مَا كَسَبَتْ وَعَلَيْهَا مَا اكْتَسَبَتْ رَبَّنَا لَا تُؤَاخِذْنَا إِنْ نَسِينَا أَوْ أَخْطَأْنَا رَبَّنَا وَلَا تَحْمِلْ عَلَيْنَا إِصْرًا كَمَا حَمَلْتَهُ عَلَى الَّذِينَ مِنْ قَبْلِنَا رَبَّنَا وَلَا تُحَمِّلْنَا مَا لَا طَاقَةَ لَنَا بِهِ وَاعْفُ عَنَّا وَاغْفِرْ لَنَا وَارْحَمْنَا أَنْتَ مَوْلَانَا فَانْصُرْنَا عَلَى الْقَوْمِ الْكَافِرِينَ
Transliteration:
Amanar-rasoolu bima unzila ilayhi min rabbihi wal-mu'minoon, kullun amana billahi wa mala'ikatihi wa kutubihi wa rusulihi la nufarriqu bayna ahadin min rusulih, wa qaloo sami'na wa ata'na ghufranaka rabbana wa ilaykal-maseer. La yukallifullahu nafsan illa wus'aha, laha ma kasabat wa 'alayha mak-tasabat, rabbana la tu'akhidhna in naseena aw akhta'na, rabbana wa la tahmil 'alayna isran kama hamaltahu 'alal-ladheena min qablina, rabbana wa la tuhammilna ma la taqata lana bih, wa'fu 'anna waghfir lana warhamna, anta mawlana fansurna 'alal-qawmil-kafireen
Translation:
The Messenger has believed in what was revealed to him from his Lord, and [so have] the believers. All of them have believed in Allah and His angels and His books and His messengers, [saying], 'We make no distinction between any of His messengers.' And they say, 'We hear and we obey. [We seek] Your forgiveness, our Lord, and to You is the [final] destination.' Allah does not charge a soul except [with that within] its capacity. It will have [the consequence of] what [good] it has gained, and it will bear [the consequence of] what [evil] it has earned. 'Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we have forgotten or erred. Our Lord, and lay not upon us a burden like that which You laid upon those before us. Our Lord, and burden us not with that which we have no ability to bear. And pardon us; and forgive us; and have mercy upon us. You are our protector, so give us victory over the disbelieving people.'
Reference: Quran 2:285-286, Sahih Bukhari 5008, Recite at night, sufficient protection
Benefit: Sufficient protection for the night
Surah Al-Ikhlas (Complete)
قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ اللَّهُ الصَّمَدُ لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ وَلَمْ يَكُنْ لَهُ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌ
Transliteration:
Qul huwallahu ahad. Allahus-samad. Lam yalid wa lam yoolad. Wa lam yakun lahu kufuwan ahad.
Translation:
Say: He is Allah, the One. Allah, the Eternal Refuge. He neither begets nor is born, nor is there to Him any equivalent.
↻ Recite 3 times
Reference: Quran 112:1-4, Equals 1/3 of Quran, Sahih Bukhari 5013
Benefit: Protection, equals 1/3 of Quran
Surah Al-Falaq (Complete)
قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ الْفَلَقِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ وَمِنْ شَرِّ غَاسِقٍ إِذَا وَقَبَ وَمِنْ شَرِّ النَّفَّاثَاتِ فِي الْعُقَدِ وَمِنْ شَرِّ حَاسِدٍ إِذَا حَسَدَ
Transliteration:
Qul a'oodhu bi-rabbil-falaq. Min sharri ma khalaq. Wa min sharri ghasiqin idha waqab. Wa min sharrin-naffathati fil-'uqad. Wa min sharri hasidin idha hasad.
Translation:
Say: I seek refuge in the Lord of daybreak, from the evil of that which He created, and from the evil of darkness when it settles, and from the evil of the blowers in knots, and from the evil of an envier when he envies.
↻ Recite 3 times
Reference: Quran 113:1-5, Protection from magic and envy, Abu Dawud 1523
Benefit: Protection from magic, evil eye, envy
Surah An-Nas (Complete)
قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ النَّاسِ مَلِكِ النَّاسِ إِلَهِ النَّاسِ مِنْ شَرِّ الْوَسْوَاسِ الْخَنَّاسِ الَّذِي يُوَسْوِسُ فِي صُدُورِ النَّاسِ مِنَ الْجِنَّةِ وَالنَّاسِ
Transliteration:
Qul a'oodhu bi-rabbin-nas. Malikin-nas. Ilahin-nas. Min sharril-waswasil-khannas. Alladhee yuwaswisu fee sudoorin-nas. Minal-jinnati wan-nas.
Translation:
Say: I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind, the Sovereign of mankind, the God of mankind, from the evil of the retreating whisperer - who whispers [evil] into the breasts of mankind - from among the jinn and mankind.
↻ Recite 3 times
Reference: Quran 114:1-6, Protection from waswas and shaytan, Abu Dawud 1523
Benefit: Protection from shaytan's whispers and jinn
Al-Baqarah: 163 (Tawheed)
وَإِلَهُكُمْ إِلَهٌ وَاحِدٌ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الرَّحْمَنُ الرَّحِيمُ
Transliteration:
Wa ilahukum ilahun wahid, la ilaha illa huwar-Rahmanur-Raheem
Translation:
And your god is one God. There is no deity [worthy of worship] except Him, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
Reference: Quran 2:163
Benefit: Affirmation of Tawheed
Ali 'Imran: 18 (Allah's Testimony)
شَهِدَ اللَّهُ أَنَّهُ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا هُوَ وَالْمَلَائِكَةُ وَأُولُو الْعِلْمِ قَائِمًا بِالْقِسْطِ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْعَزِيزُ الْحَكِيمُ
Transliteration:
Shahidallahu annahu la ilaha illa huwa wal-mala'ikatu wa ulul-'ilmi qa'iman bil-qist, la ilaha illa huwal-'Azeezul-Hakeem
Translation:
Allah witnesses that there is no deity except Him, and [so do] the angels and those of knowledge - [that He is] maintaining [creation] in justice. There is no deity except Him, the Exalted in Might, the Wise.
Reference: Quran 3:18
Benefit: Divine testimony of Tawheed
Al-A'raf: 54-56 (Creation)
إِنَّ رَبَّكُمُ اللَّهُ الَّذِي خَلَقَ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ فِي سِتَّةِ أَيَّامٍ ثُمَّ اسْتَوَى عَلَى الْعَرْشِ يُغْشِي اللَّيْلَ النَّهَارَ يَطْلُبُهُ حَثِيثًا وَالشَّمْسَ وَالْقَمَرَ وَالنُّجُومَ مُسَخَّرَاتٍ بِأَمْرِهِ أَلَا لَهُ الْخَلْقُ وَالْأَمْرُ تَبَارَكَ اللَّهُ رَبُّ الْعَالَمِينَ
Transliteration:
Inna rabbakumullahul-ladhee khalaqas-samawati wal-arda fee sittati ayyamin thummas-tawa 'alal-'arsh, yughshil-laylan-nahara yatlubuhu hatheethaw wash-shamsa wal-qamara wan-nujooma musakhkharaatin bi-amrih, ala lahul-khalqu wal-amr, tabarakallahu rabbul-'alameen
Translation:
Indeed, your Lord is Allah, who created the heavens and earth in six days and then established Himself above the Throne. He covers the night with the day, [another night] chasing it rapidly; and [He created] the sun, the moon, and the stars, subjected by His command. Unquestionably, His is the creation and the command; blessed is Allah, Lord of the worlds.
Reference: Quran 7:54 (part of 54-56)
Benefit: Affirmation of Allah's power
Al-Mu'minoon: 115-118 (Purpose)
أَفَحَسِبْتُمْ أَنَّمَا خَلَقْنَاكُمْ عَبَثًا وَأَنَّكُمْ إِلَيْنَا لَا تُرْجَعُونَ فَتَعَالَى اللَّهُ الْمَلِكُ الْحَقُّ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا هُوَ رَبُّ الْعَرْشِ الْكَرِيمِ
Transliteration:
Afahasibtum annama khalaqnakum 'abathan wa annakum ilayna la turja'oon. Fata'alallahul-malikul-haqqu la ilaha illa huwa rabbul-'arshil-kareem
Translation:
Then did you think that We created you uselessly and that to Us you would not be returned? So exalted is Allah, the Sovereign, the Truth; there is no deity except Him, Lord of the Noble Throne.
Reference: Quran 23:115-116 (part of 115-118)
Benefit: Reminder of purpose and resurrection
As-Saffat: 1-10 (Angels)
وَالصَّافَّاتِ صَفًّا فَالزَّاجِرَاتِ زَجْرًا فَالتَّالِيَاتِ ذِكْرًا إِنَّ إِلَهَكُمْ لَوَاحِدٌ رَبُّ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ وَمَا بَيْنَهُمَا وَرَبُّ الْمَشَارِقِ
Transliteration:
Was-saffati saffa. Faz-zajirati zajra. Fat-taliyati dhikra. Inna ilahakum la-wahid. Rabbus-samawati wal-ardi wa ma baynahuma wa rabbul-mashaariq
Translation:
By those [angels] lined up in rows. And those who drive [the clouds]. And those who recite the message, Indeed, your God is One, Lord of the heavens and the earth and that between them and Lord of the sunrises.
Reference: Quran 37:1-5 (part of 1-10)
Benefit: Angels' protection
Ar-Rahman: 33-36 (Escape)
يَا مَعْشَرَ الْجِنِّ وَالْإِنْسِ إِنِ اسْتَطَعْتُمْ أَنْ تَنْفُذُوا مِنْ أَقْطَارِ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ فَانْفُذُوا لَا تَنْفُذُونَ إِلَّا بِسُلْطَانٍ
Transliteration:
Ya ma'sharal-jinni wal-insi inis-tata'tum an tanfudhu min aqtaris-samawati wal-ardi fanfudhu, la tanfudhoona illa bi-sultan
Translation:
O company of jinn and mankind, if you are able to pass beyond the regions of the heavens and the earth, then pass. You will not pass except by authority [from Allah].
Reference: Quran 55:33 (part of 33-36)
Benefit: No escape from Allah's decree
Al-Hashr: 21-24 (Last 3 Ayahs)
لَوْ أَنْزَلْنَا هَذَا الْقُرْآنَ عَلَى جَبَلٍ لَرَأَيْتَهُ خَاشِعًا مُتَصَدِّعًا مِنْ خَشْيَةِ اللَّهِ وَتِلْكَ الْأَمْثَالُ نَضْرِبُهَا لِلنَّاسِ لَعَلَّهُمْ يَتَفَكَّرُونَ هُوَ اللَّهُ الَّذِي لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا هُوَ عَالِمُ الْغَيْبِ وَالشَّهَادَةِ هُوَ الرَّحْمَنُ الرَّحِيمُ هُوَ اللَّهُ الَّذِي لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْمَلِكُ الْقُدُّوسُ السَّلَامُ الْمُؤْمِنُ الْمُهَيْمِنُ الْعَزِيزُ الْجَبَّارُ الْمُتَكَبِّرُ سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ عَمَّا يُشْرِكُونَ هُوَ اللَّهُ الْخَالِقُ الْبَارِئُ الْمُصَوِّرُ لَهُ الْأَسْمَاءُ الْحُسْنَى يُسَبِّحُ لَهُ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ وَهُوَ الْعَزِيزُ الْحَكِيمُ
Transliteration:
Law anzalna hadhal-qur'ana 'ala jabalin lara'aytahu khashi'an mutasaddi'an min khashyatillah, wa tilkal-amthalu nadribuha linnasilang'allahum yatafakkaroon. Huwallahul-ladhee la ilaha illa hu, 'alimul-ghaybi wash-shahadah, huwar-Rahmanur-Raheem. Huwallahul-ladhee la ilaha illa hu, al-Malikul-Quddusus-Salaamul-Mu'minul-Muhayminul-'Azeezul-Jabbaarul-Mutakabbir, subhanallahi 'amma yushrikoon. Huwallahul-Khaliqul-Bari'ul-Musawwir, lahul-asma'ul-husna, yusabbihu lahu ma fis-samawati wal-ard, wa huwal-'Azeezul-Hakeem
Translation:
If We had sent down this Qur'an upon a mountain, you would have seen it humbled and coming apart from fear of Allah. And these examples We present to the people that perhaps they will give thought. He is Allah, other than whom there is no deity, Knower of the unseen and the witnessed. He is the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. He is Allah, other than whom there is no deity, the Sovereign, the Pure, the Perfection, the Bestower of Faith, the Overseer, the Exalted in Might, the Compeller, the Superior. Exalted is Allah above whatever they associate with Him. He is Allah, the Creator, the Inventor, the Fashioner; to Him belong the best names. Whatever is in the heavens and earth is exalting Him. And He is the Exalted in Might, the Wise.
Reference: Quran 59:21-24, Protection morning/evening
Benefit: Comprehensive protection, Allah's beautiful names
Al-Jin: 1-4 (Jinn Testimony)
قُلْ أُوحِيَ إِلَيَّ أَنَّهُ اسْتَمَعَ نَفَرٌ مِنَ الْجِنِّ فَقَالُوا إِنَّا سَمِعْنَا قُرْآنًا عَجَبًا يَهْدِي إِلَى الرُّشْدِ فَآمَنَّا بِهِ وَلَنْ نُشْرِكَ بِرَبِّنَا أَحَدًا وَأَنَّهُ تَعَالَى جَدُّ رَبِّنَا مَا اتَّخَذَ صَاحِبَةً وَلَا وَلَدًا وَأَنَّهُ كَانَ يَقُولُ سَفِيهُنَا عَلَى اللَّهِ شَطَطًا
Transliteration:
Qul oohiya ilayya annahu-stama'a nafarun minal-jinni faqaaloo inna sami'na qur'anan 'ajaba. Yahdee ilar-rushdi fa'amanna bihi wa lan nushrika birabbina ahada. Wa annahu ta'ala jaddu rabbina mat-takhadha sahibatan wa la walada. Wa annahu kana yaqoolu safeehuna 'alallahi shatata
Translation:
Say: It has been revealed to me that a group of the jinn listened and said, 'Indeed, we have heard an amazing Qur'an. It guides to the right course, and we have believed in it. And we will never associate with our Lord anyone. And [it teaches] that exalted is the nobleness of our Lord; He has not taken a wife or a son. And that our foolish one has been saying about Allah an excessive transgression.
Reference: Quran 72:1-4
Benefit: Protection from jinn, Quran's power over jinn
Adhan in Newborn's Ear
اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ...
Transliteration:
Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar...(complete Adhan)
Translation:
Say the Adhan in the right ear and Iqamah in the left ear of newborn.
Reference: Abu Dawud 5105, Tirmidhi 1514
Benefit: Protection from shaytan
For Righteous Children
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أُعِيذُهَا بِكَ وَذُرِّيَّتَهَا مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ
Transliteration:
Allahumma innee u'eedhuhaa bika wa dhurriyyatahaa minash-shaytanir-rajeem
Translation:
O Allah, I seek refuge with You for her and her offspring from Satan, the accursed.
Reference: Sahih Bukhari 3431, Sahih Muslim 2366
Benefit: Protection for children from shaytan
Aqiqah - Naming Baby
اللَّهُمَّ لَكَ وَإِلَيْكَ
Transliteration:
Allahumma laka wa ilayk
Translation:
O Allah, to You and for You (when slaughtering Aqiqah).
Reference: Authenticated in Fiqh books
Benefit: Proper Islamic naming ceremony
Wedding Congratulations
بَارَكَ اللَّهُ لَكَ، وَبَارَكَ عَلَيْكَ، وَجَمَعَ بَيْنَكُمَا فِي خَيْرٍ
Transliteration:
Barakallahu lak, wa baraka 'alayk, wa jama'a baynakuma fee khayr
Translation:
May Allah bless you, send blessings upon you, and bring you together in goodness.
Reference: Abu Dawud 2130, Tirmidhi 1091
Benefit: Blessed marriage
Wedding Night Dua
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَهَا وَخَيْرَ مَا جَبَلْتَهَا عَلَيْهِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهَا وَشَرِّ مَا جَبَلْتَهَا عَلَيْهِ
Transliteration:
Allahumma innee as'aluka khayraha wa khayra ma jabaltaha 'alayh, wa a'oodhu bika min sharriha wa sharri ma jabaltaha 'alayh
Translation:
O Allah, I ask You for the goodness within her and the goodness that You have made her inclined towards, and I take refuge with You from the evil within her and the evil that You have made her inclined towards.
Reference: Abu Dawud 2160, Ibn Majah 1918
Benefit: Blessed marriage relationship
Before Intimacy
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، اللَّهُمَّ جَنِّبْنَا الشَّيْطَانَ، وَجَنِّبِ الشَّيْطَانَ مَا رَزَقْتَنَا
Transliteration:
Bismillah, Allahumma jannibnash-shaytana wa jannibi-shaytana ma razaqtana
Translation:
In the name of Allah. O Allah, keep us away from Satan and keep Satan away from what You bestow upon us.
Reference: Sahih Bukhari 6388, Sahih Muslim 1434
Benefit: Protection for children from shaytan
When Someone Is Dying
لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ
Transliteration:
La ilaha illallah
Translation:
There is no deity except Allah.
↻ Recite 1 times
Reference: Sahih Muslim 916, Prompt dying person to say this
Benefit: Best words at death
When Someone Dies
إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ، اللَّهُمَّ أْجُرْنِي فِي مُصِيبَتِي، وَأَخْلِفْ لِي خَيْرًا مِنْهَا
Transliteration:
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'oon, Allahumma'-jurnee fee museebatee wa akhlif lee khayran minha
Translation:
Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return. O Allah, reward me in my affliction and replace it for me with something better.
Reference: Sahih Muslim 918
Benefit: Reward in affliction, Allah replaces with better
Closing Eyes of Deceased
اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِـ (name) وَارْفَعْ دَرَجَتَهُ فِي الْمَهْدِيِّينَ، وَاخْلُفْهُ فِي عَقِبِهِ فِي الْغَابِرِينَ، وَاغْفِرْ لَنَا وَلَهُ يَا رَبَّ الْعَالَمِينَ، وَافْسَحْ لَهُ فِي قَبْرِهِ، وَنَوِّرْ لَهُ فِيهِ
Transliteration:
Allahummaghfir li (name) warfa' darajatahu fil-mahdiyyeen, wakhlufhu fee 'aqibihi fil-ghabireen, waghfir lana wa lahu ya rabbal-'alameen, wafsah lahu fee qabrihi wa nawwir lahu feeh
Translation:
O Allah, forgive [name] and elevate his station among those who are guided. Send him along the path of those who came before, and forgive us and him, O Lord of the worlds. Enlarge for him his grave and shed light upon him in it.
Reference: Sahih Muslim 920
Benefit: Forgiveness and light in grave
Funeral Prayer - Janazah
اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لَهُ وَارْحَمْهُ، وَعَافِهِ وَاعْفُ عَنْهُ، وَأَكْرِمْ نُزُلَهُ، وَوَسِّعْ مُدْخَلَهُ، وَاغْسِلْهُ بِالْمَاءِ وَالثَّلْجِ وَالْبَرَدِ، وَنَقِّهِ مِنَ الْخَطَايَا كَمَا نَقَّيْتَ الثَّوْبَ الْأَبْيَضَ مِنَ الدَّنَسِ
Transliteration:
Allahummaghfir lahu warhamhu, wa 'afihi wa'fu 'anhu, wa akrim nuzulahu wa wassi' mudkhalahu, waghsilhu bil-ma'i wath-thalji wal-barad, wa naqqihi minal-khataya kama naqqaytat-thawbal-abyada minad-danas
Translation:
O Allah, forgive him and have mercy on him, pardon him and grant him security, honor his dwelling and expand his entry, wash him with water, snow and hail, and cleanse him from sins as a white garment is cleansed from filth.
Reference: Sahih Muslim 963
Benefit: Comprehensive funeral prayer
Condolences
إِنَّ لِلَّهِ مَا أَخَذَ، وَلَهُ مَا أَعْطَى، وَكُلُّ شَيْءٍ عِنْدَهُ بِأَجَلٍ مُسَمًّى، فَلْتَصْبِرْ وَلْتَحْتَسِبْ
Transliteration:
Inna lillahi ma akhath, wa lahu ma a'ta, wa kullu shay'in 'indahu bi-ajalin musamma, faltasbir waltahtasib
Translation:
Indeed, to Allah belongs what He took, and to Him belongs what He gave, and everything with Him has an appointed time. So be patient and seek reward.
Reference: Sahih Bukhari 1284, Sahih Muslim 923
Benefit: Comfort for bereaved
Visiting Graves
السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ أَهْلَ الدِّيَارِ مِنَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَالْمُسْلِمِينَ، وَإِنَّا إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ بِكُمْ لَاحِقُونَ، نَسْأَلُ اللَّهَ لَنَا وَلَكُمُ الْعَافِيَةَ
Transliteration:
Assalamu 'alaykum ahlad-diyari minal-mu'mineena wal-muslimeen, wa inna insha'Allahu bikum lahiqoon, nas'alullaha lana wa lakumul-'afiyah
Translation:
Peace be upon you, O inhabitants of the dwellings, from among the believers and Muslims. Indeed, we will, if Allah wills, join you. We ask Allah for well-being for us and for you.
Reference: Sahih Muslim 974
Benefit: Proper etiquette for graveyard
Friday - Seeking Blessed Hour
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ هَذَا الْيَوْمِ وَخَيْرَ مَا فِيهِ وَخَيْرَ مَا بَعْدَهُ
Transliteration:
Allahumma innee as'aluka khayra hadhal-yawmi wa khayra ma feehi wa khayra ma ba'dah
Translation:
O Allah, I ask You for the good of this day, the good that is in it, and the good that follows it.
Reference: Sahih Muslim 2571
Benefit: Seeking blessed hour on Friday
Durood on Friday
اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ
Transliteration:
Allahumma salli 'ala Muhammadin wa 'ala ali Muhammad
Translation:
O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad.
↻ Recite 80 times
Reference: Abu Dawud 1047, Send abundant durood on Friday
Benefit: Abundant blessings on Friday
Waking for Tahajjud
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ
Transliteration:
Alhamdulillahil-ladhee ahyana ba'da ma amatana wa ilayhin-nushoor
Translation:
All praise is for Allah who gave us life after having taken it from us, and to Him is the resurrection.
Reference: Sahih Bukhari 6312
Benefit: Gratitude upon waking
Long Night Prayer Opening
اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ جِبْرَائِيلَ وَمِيكَائِيلَ وَإِسْرَافِيلَ، فَاطِرَ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ، عَالِمَ الْغَيْبِ وَالشَّهَادَةِ، أَنْتَ تَحْكُمُ بَيْنَ عِبَادِكَ فِيمَا كَانُوا فِيهِ يَخْتَلِفُونَ، اهْدِنِي لِمَا اخْتُلِفَ فِيهِ مِنَ الْحَقِّ بِإِذْنِكَ، إِنَّكَ تَهْدِي مَنْ تَشَاءُ إِلَى صِرَاطٍ مُسْتَقِيمٍ
Transliteration:
Allahumma rabba Jibra'eela wa Meeka'eela wa Israfeel, fatiras-samawati wal-ard, 'alimal-ghaybi wash-shahadah, anta tahkumu bayna 'ibadika feema kanu feehi yakhtalifoon, ihdinee limakh-tulifa feehi minal-haqqi bi-idhnik, innaka tahdee man tasha'u ila siratim-mustaqeem
Translation:
O Allah, Lord of Jibril, Mika'il and Israfil, Creator of the heavens and the earth, Knower of the unseen and the seen, You judge between Your slaves concerning that wherein they differ. Guide me to the truth by Your leave, in that which they have differed, for indeed You guide whom You will to a straight path.
Reference: Sahih Muslim 770
Benefit: Guidance and truth in night prayer
Day of Arafah - Best Dua
لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ، وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
Transliteration:
La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la shareeka lah, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamd, wa huwa 'ala kulli shay'in qadeer
Translation:
There is no deity except Allah alone, without any partners. To Him belongs dominion and to Him belongs all praise, and He has power over all things.
Reference: Tirmidhi 3585, Best dua on Day of Arafah
Benefit: Best dua on most important day
Between Maghrib & Isha
اللَّهُمَّ أَجِرْنِي مِنَ النَّارِ
Transliteration:
Allahumma ajirnee minan-nar
Translation:
O Allah, save me from the Fire.
↻ Recite 7 times
Reference: Abu Dawud 5079, Duas not rejected at this time
Benefit: Protection from Hellfire
Last Third of Night - Allah Descends
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنَ الْخَيْرِ كُلِّهِ عَاجِلِهِ وَآجِلِهِ، مَا عَلِمْتُ مِنْهُ وَمَا لَمْ أَعْلَمْ
Transliteration:
Allahumma innee as'aluka minal-khayri kullihi 'ajilihi wa ajilihi, ma 'alimtu minhu wa ma lam a'lam
Translation:
O Allah, I ask You for all that is good, in this world and in the Hereafter, what I know of it and what I do not know.
Reference: Sahih Bukhari 1145, Allah descends to lowest heaven
Benefit: Best time for answered duas
Prophet's Master Dua (Sayyid al-Istighfar)
اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ رَبِّي لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ، خَلَقْتَنِي وَأَنَا عَبْدُكَ، وَأَنَا عَلَى عَهْدِكَ وَوَعْدِكَ مَا اسْتَطَعْتُ، أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا صَنَعْتُ، أَبُوءُ لَكَ بِنِعْمَتِكَ عَلَيَّ، وَأَبُوءُ بِذَنْبِي، فَاغْفِرْ لِي، فَإِنَّهُ لَا يَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوبَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ
Transliteration:
Allahumma anta rabbee la ilaha illa ant, khalaqtanee wa ana 'abduk, wa ana 'ala 'ahdika wa wa'dika mas-tata't, a'oodhu bika min sharri ma sana't, aboo'u laka bi-ni'matika 'alayy, wa aboo'u bi-dhanbee, faghfir lee, fa-innahu la yaghfirudh-dhunooba illa ant
Translation:
O Allah, You are my Lord, there is no deity except You. You created me and I am Your servant, and I am keeping my covenant and promise to You as much as I can. I seek refuge in You from the evil of what I have done. I acknowledge Your favor upon me and I acknowledge my sin. So forgive me, for indeed none forgives sins except You.
Reference: Sahih Bukhari 6306, Master of seeking forgiveness, Paradise guaranteed
Benefit: Paradise guaranteed if said with conviction
Prophet's Comprehensive Protection
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْمَسِيحِ الدَّجَّالِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْمَحْيَا وَالْمَمَاتِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْمَأْثَمِ وَالْمَغْرَمِ
Transliteration:
Allahumma innee a'oodhu bika min 'adhabil-qabr, wa a'oodhu bika min fitnatil-maseehid-dajjal, wa a'oodhu bika min fitnatil-mahya wal-mamat, Allahumma innee a'oodhu bika minal-ma'thami wal-maghram
Translation:
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the punishment of the grave, and I seek refuge in You from the trial of the False Messiah, and I seek refuge in You from the trials of life and death. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from sin and from debt.
Reference: Sahih Bukhari 832, Sahih Muslim 589
Benefit: Comprehensive protection from major trials
Prophet's Dua for Useful Knowledge
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
Transliteration:
Allahumma innee as'aluka 'ilman nafi'a, wa rizqan tayyiba, wa 'amalan mutaqabbala
Translation:
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, goodly provision, and acceptable deeds.
Reference: Ibn Majah 925, Prophet said this after Fajr
Benefit: Beneficial knowledge, halal provision, accepted deeds
Prophet's Dua Against Laziness
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ، وَالْجُبْنِ وَالْهَرَمِ، وَالْبُخْلِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْمَحْيَا وَالْمَمَاتِ
Transliteration:
Allahumma innee a'oodhu bika minal-'ajzi wal-kasal, wal-jubni wal-haram, wal-bukhl, wa a'oodhu bika min 'adhabil-qabr, wa a'oodhu bika min fitnatil-mahya wal-mamat
Translation:
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from helplessness, laziness, cowardice, old age, and miserliness. And I seek refuge in You from the punishment of the grave and from the trials of life and death.
Reference: Sahih Bukhari 6367, Sahih Muslim 2706
Benefit: Protection from laziness and weakness
Prophet's Dua for Paradise
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْجَنَّةَ وَمَا قَرَّبَ إِلَيْهَا مِنْ قَوْلٍ أَوْ عَمَلٍ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ النَّارِ وَمَا قَرَّبَ إِلَيْهَا مِنْ قَوْلٍ أَوْ عَمَلٍ
Transliteration:
Allahumma innee as'alukal-jannata wa ma qarraba ilayha min qawlin aw 'amal, wa a'oodhu bika minan-nari wa ma qarraba ilayha min qawlin aw 'amal
Translation:
O Allah, I ask You for Paradise and whatever brings one closer to it of speech or action, and I seek refuge in You from the Fire and whatever brings one closer to it of speech or action.
Reference: Ahmad 26238, authenticated by Al-Albani
Benefit: Asking for Paradise and its means
For Deceased Parents
رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي وَلِوَالِدَيَّ وَارْحَمْهُمَا كَمَا رَبَّيَانِي صَغِيرًا
Transliteration:
Rabbigh-fir lee wa li-walidayya warhamhuma kama rabbayani sagheera
Translation:
My Lord, forgive me and my parents and have mercy upon them as they brought me up when I was small.
Reference: Quran 17:24
Benefit: Forgiveness and mercy for parents
Protection from Dajjal (Specific)
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْمَسِيحِ الدَّجَّالِ
Transliteration:
Allahumma innee a'oodhu bika min fitnatil-maseehid-dajjal
Translation:
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the trial of the False Messiah (Dajjal).
Reference: Sahih Bukhari 1377, Sahih Muslim 588, Prophet taught to seek this
Benefit: Protection from greatest trial
Protection from Grave Punishment
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ النَّارِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْمَحْيَا وَالْمَمَاتِ
Transliteration:
Allahumma innee a'oodhu bika min 'adhabil-qabr, wa a'oodhu bika min 'adhabin-nar, wa a'oodhu bika min fitnatil-mahya wal-mamat
Translation:
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the punishment of the grave, from the punishment of the Fire, and from the trials of life and death.
Reference: Sahih Muslim 590
Benefit: Protection from grave and hellfire
Protection from All Evils
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا عَمِلْتُ وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَا لَمْ أَعْمَلْ
Transliteration:
Allahumma innee a'oodhu bika min sharri ma 'amiltu wa min sharri ma lam a'mal
Translation:
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the evil of what I have done and from the evil of what I have not done.
Reference: Sahih Muslim 2716
Benefit: Comprehensive protection from all evils
Protection from Oppression
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ جَهْدِ الْبَلَاءِ، وَدَرَكِ الشَّقَاءِ، وَسُوءِ الْقَضَاءِ، وَشَمَاتَةِ الْأَعْدَاءِ
Transliteration:
Allahumma innee a'oodhu bika min jahdil-bala', wa darakish-shaqa', wa soo'il-qada', wa shamatatal-a'da'
Translation:
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the severity of affliction, from being overtaken by misery, from the evil of decree, and from the gloating of enemies.
Reference: Sahih Bukhari 6347, Sahih Muslim 2707
Benefit: Protection from severe trials
Looking in Mirror
اللَّهُمَّ كَمَا حَسَّنْتَ خَلْقِي فَحَسِّنْ خُلُقِي
Transliteration:
Allahumma kama hassanta khalqee fa-hassin khuluqee
Translation:
O Allah, as You have made my external form beautiful, make my character beautiful as well.
Reference: Ahmad 24673, authenticated by Al-Albani
Benefit: Good character
Wearing New Clothes
اللَّهُمَّ لَكَ الْحَمْدُ أَنْتَ كَسَوْتَنِيهِ، أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ خَيْرِهِ وَخَيْرِ مَا صُنِعَ لَهُ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهِ وَشَرِّ مَا صُنِعَ لَهُ
Transliteration:
Allahumma lakal-hamdu anta kasawtaneeh, as'aluka min khayrihiwa khayri ma suni'a lah, wa a'oodhu bika min sharrihi wa sharri ma suni'a lah
Translation:
O Allah, all praise is for You. You have clothed me with this. I ask You for its goodness and the goodness of what it was made for, and I seek refuge in You from its evil and the evil of what it was made for.
Reference: Abu Dawud 4020, Tirmidhi 1767
Benefit: Blessings in new clothing
Receiving a Gift
بَارَكَ اللَّهُ لَكَ، وَبَارَكَ عَلَيْكَ، وَجَزَاكَ اللَّهُ خَيْرًا، وَرَزَقَكَ اللَّهُ مِثْلَهُ
Transliteration:
Barakallahu lak, wa baraka 'alayk, wa jazakallahu khayra, wa razaqakallahu mithlah
Translation:
May Allah bless you, and bestow blessings upon you, and may Allah reward you with good, and may Allah grant you similar.
Reference: Tirmidhi 2035
Benefit: Gratitude for gifts
After Someone Does You a Favor
جَزَاكَ اللَّهُ خَيْرًا
Transliteration:
Jazakallahu khayra
Translation:
May Allah reward you with goodness.
Reference: Tirmidhi 2035, Sufficient thanks
Benefit: Proper gratitude
Giving Charity
اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْهَا مَغْنَمًا وَلَا تَجْعَلْهَا مَغْرَمًا
Transliteration:
Allahumma-j'alha maghnaman wa la taj'alha maghraman
Translation:
O Allah, make it a gain and do not make it a loss.
Reference: Ibn Majah 1797
Benefit: Blessings in charity
When Borrowing
اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لِأَهْلِي فِيمَا رَزَقْتَهُمْ، وَاغْفِرْ لَهُمْ وَارْحَمْهُمْ
Transliteration:
Allahumma barik li-ahlee feema razaqtahum, waghfir lahum warhamhum
Translation:
O Allah, bless my family in what You have provided them, and forgive them and have mercy on them.
Reference: Sahih Muslim 2057
Benefit: Blessings when borrowing
Solar/Lunar Eclipse
اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا أَجِدُ
Transliteration:
Allahu Akbar, Allahumma innee a'oodhu bika min sharri ma ajid
Translation:
Allah is the Greatest. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the evil of what I find.
Reference: Sahih Bukhari 1063
Benefit: Protection during eclipse
Drought - Seeking Rain (Istisqa)
اللَّهُمَّ اسْقِنَا غَيْثًا مُغِيثًا، مَرِيئًا مَرِيعًا، نَافِعًا غَيْرَ ضَارٍّ، عَاجِلًا غَيْرَ آجِلٍ
Transliteration:
Allahummas-qina ghaythan mugheetha, maree'an maree'a, nafi'an ghayra darr, 'ajilan ghayra ajil
Translation:
O Allah, give us beneficial rain, productive and fruitful, beneficial not harmful, sooner rather than later.
Reference: Abu Dawud 1169
Benefit: Seeking beneficial rain
Returning from Journey
آيِبُونَ تَائِبُونَ عَابِدُونَ لِرَبِّنَا حَامِدُونَ
Transliteration:
Ayiboona ta'iboona 'abitoona li-rabbina hamidoon
Translation:
We return, repentant, worshipping our Lord, praising Him.
Reference: Sahih Bukhari 2990, Sahih Muslim 1342
Benefit: Gratitude upon return
Seeing First Fruits of Season
اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَنَا فِي ثَمَرِنَا، وَبَارِكْ لَنَا فِي مَدِينَتِنَا، وَبَارِكْ لَنَا فِي صَاعِنَا، وَبَارِكْ لَنَا فِي مُدِّنَا
Transliteration:
Allahumma barik lana fee thamarina, wa barik lana fee madeenatina, wa barik lana fee sa'ina, wa barik lana fee muddina
Translation:
O Allah, bless us in our fruits, bless us in our city, bless us in our sa' (measure), and bless us in our mudd (measure).
Reference: Sahih Muslim 1373
Benefit: Blessings in fruits and provisions
Sighting Ramadan Moon
اللَّهُمَّ أَهِلَّهُ عَلَيْنَا بِالْيُمْنِ وَالْإِيمَانِ، وَالسَّلَامَةِ وَالْإِسْلَامِ، رَبِّي وَرَبُّكَ اللَّهُ
Transliteration:
Allahumma ahillahu 'alayna bil-yumni wal-eeman, was-salamati wal-Islam, rabbee wa rabbukallah
Translation:
O Allah, bring it upon us with blessing and faith, safety and Islam. My Lord and your Lord is Allah.
Reference: Tirmidhi 3451, Ahmad 1397
Benefit: Blessed Ramadan
Departing for Hajj/Umrah
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أُرِيدُ الْحَجَّ فَيَسِّرْهُ لِي وَتَقَبَّلْهُ مِنِّي
Transliteration:
Allahumma innee ureedul-hajja fa-yassirhu lee wa taqabbalhu minnee
Translation:
O Allah, I intend to perform Hajj, so make it easy for me and accept it from me.
Reference: Ibn Majah 2890
Benefit: Accepted Hajj
Entering a City
اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ السَّمَاوَاتِ السَّبْعِ وَمَا أَظْلَلْنَ، وَرَبَّ الْأَرَضِينَ السَّبْعِ وَمَا أَقْلَلْنَ، وَرَبَّ الشَّيَاطِينِ وَمَا أَضْلَلْنَ، وَرَبَّ الرِّيَاحِ وَمَا ذَرَيْنَ، أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ هَذِهِ الْقَرْيَةِ وَخَيْرَ أَهْلِهَا، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهَا وَشَرِّ أَهْلِهَا وَشَرِّ مَا فِيهَا
Transliteration:
Allahumma rabbas-samawatis-sab'i wa ma adhlalna, wa rabbal-aradeenas-sab'i wa ma aqlalna, wa rabbash-shayateeni wa ma adlalna, wa rabbar-riyahi wa ma dharayna, as'aluka khayra hadhihil-qaryati wa khayra ahliha, wa a'oodhu bika min sharriha wa sharri ahliha wa sharri ma feeha
Translation:
O Allah, Lord of the seven heavens and all they cover, Lord of the seven earths and all they carry, Lord of the devils and all they misguide, Lord of the winds and all they scatter, I ask You for the good of this town and the good of its people, and I seek refuge in You from its evil, the evil of its people, and the evil in it.
Reference: Al-Hakim, authenticated by Al-Albani
Benefit: Protection when entering new places
When Paying Off Debt
اللَّهُمَّ اكْفِنِي بِحَلَالِكَ عَنْ حَرَامِكَ، وَأَغْنِنِي بِفَضْلِكَ عَمَّنْ سِوَاكَ
Transliteration:
Allahumma-kfinee bihalalika 'an haramik, wa aghninee bifadlika 'amman siwak
Translation:
O Allah, suffice me with what You have allowed instead of what You have forbidden, and make me independent of all others besides You.
Reference: Tirmidhi 3563
Benefit: Financial independence
When Feeling Pain
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ (ثلاثا)، أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ وَقُدْرَتِهِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا أَجِدُ وَأُحَاذِرُ (سبع مرات)
Transliteration:
Bismillah (3x), A'oodhu billahi wa qudratihi min sharri ma ajidu wa uhadhir (7x)
Translation:
In the name of Allah (3 times). I seek refuge in Allah and His power from the evil of what I find and fear (7 times).
↻ Recite 7 times
Reference: Sahih Muslim 2202
Benefit: Relief from pain
Before Studying
اللَّهُمَّ افْتَحْ عَلَيَّ فُتُوحَ الْعَارِفِينَ
Transliteration:
Allahumma-ftah 'alayya futoohal-'arifeen
Translation:
O Allah, open for me the openings of those who know.
Reference: Islamic tradition
Benefit: Understanding and knowledge
After Studying
اللَّهُمَّ انْفَعْنِي بِمَا عَلَّمْتَنِي وَعَلِّمْنِي مَا يَنْفَعُنِي
Transliteration:
Allahumman-fa'nee bima 'allamtanee wa 'allimnee ma yanfa'unee
Translation:
O Allah, benefit me with what You have taught me and teach me what will benefit me.
Reference: Tirmidhi 3599
Benefit: Beneficial knowledge
About Duas & Adhkar
Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim) is a collection of authentic duas and adhkar compiled from authentic hadiths. These are recommended for various times and situations in a Muslim's daily life.
Dua (دعاء) are supplications where we ask Allah for something - guidance, protection, forgiveness, or blessings. Adhkar (أذكار) are remembrances - declarations, glorifications, and statements praising Allah.
All hadith references are from authentic sources including Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi, and other reliable collections.