Daily Duas are essential for seeking protection, guidance and peace. Learn the importance and significance of everyday Duas and supplications in Muslims’ lives.
Importance of Everyday Duas
Dua is the best form of worship and an important part of Islamic faith. According to the Holy Quran, Dua is a great deed that pleases Allah (SWT). Here are few of the verses of Holy Quran that address believers to make Dua:
"Call upon Me; I will respond to you"
"I answer the invocation of the invoker when he invokes Me"
According to a Hadith of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH):
"The most excellent worship is Dua".
These verses of the Holy Quran and Hadith of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) highlight the importance of Dua. It is the best way for guidance and forgiveness. These also show that there are numerous benefits of daily prayers in this life and the Hereafter.
Why Do We Make Dua?
The strength and power of the Dua is beyond human measure. Muslims make dua to humbly request in front of Almighty Allah (SWT). It is an act of invoking the creator of the Universe, and He, indeed, is the only one to fulfil one’s Dua.
In a Hadith, it is mentioned that a person is most closest to Allah (SWT) when he is in prostration (Sujud). Therefore, it is highly recommended to make as many Duas as possible during the daily prayers.
Everyday prayers or supplication guides a person in every aspect of their life and Dua teaches us to be humble in front of Allah (SWT) and is the best way to eliminate arrogance and pride. Dua opens the door to Allah’s abundant mercy. Invoking anyone, other than Allah, is considered a grave sin (shirk).
Muslims are encouraged to turn to Allah for endless blessings, mercy, forgiveness and to solve every problem of their lives. Regular Duas deepens one’s spirituality and connection with Allah (SWT). Learn the everyday Duas and prayers from the Holy Qur’an and Sunnah.
Dua Before the Meals or Starting Anything:
Transliteration: Bismil-lah
Translation: In the name of Allah.
Youtube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaLp2YJdzJ0
Dua For Greeting People:
Transliteration: Assalamu ‘alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh
Translation: May the peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be upon you.
Dua For Sneezing:
Transliteration: Alhamdu lillaahi
Translation: All praise is for Allah.
Dua for Hearing Someone Sneeze:
Transliteration: Yaarha-muk-Allah
Translation: May Allah have mercy on you.
Duas for Travel:
Transliteration: Subhana-alladhi sakh-khara la-na hadha wa ma kunna la-hu muqrinin. Wa inna ila Rabbi-na la munqalibun.
Translation: Glory unto Him Who created this transportation, for us, though we were unable to create it on our own. And unto our Lord, we shall return.
Du’a After Eating or Drinking:
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَطْعَمَنَا وَسَقَانَا وَجَعَلَنَا مِنَ الْمُسْلِمِينَ
Transliteration: Alhamdulillahil-ladhi at’amana wa saqana, wa ja’alana minal muslimin
Translation: Praise be to Allah who has provided us with food and drink and made us among those who submit to Him.
Youtube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ycl2QJ4A3w
Dua for Praising Allah:
Transliteration: Subhaanallaahi, walhamdu lillaahi, wa laa ‘ilaaha ‘illallaahu, wallaahu ‘Akbar
Translation: Glory is to Allah, and praise is to Allah, and there is none worthy of worship but Allah, and Allah is the Greatest.
Dua to Make Things Easy:
Transliteration: Laa 'ilaaha 'illaa 'Anta subhaanaka 'innee kuntu minadh-dhaalimeen.
Translation: There is none worthy of worship but You, glory is to You. Surely, I was among the wrongdoers.
Dua for Memory and Knowledge:
Transliteration: Allaahumma 'innee 'as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
Translation: O Allah, I ask You for knowledge that is of benefit , a good provision , and deeds that will be accepted.
Dua for Success:
رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَ فِي الآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَ قِنَا عَذَابَ النَّار
Transliteration: Rabbana atina fiddunia hasanatan wa fil aakhirati hasanatan wa qina ‘azabannar
Translation: Our Lord, give us in this world [that which is] good and in the Hereafter [that which is] good and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.
Dua for Rizq (Sustenance):
Transliteration: Allaahumma 'innee 'as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
Translation: O Allah, I ask You for knowledge that is of benefit, a good provision, and deeds that will be accepted.
Du’a for Good Health:
اللّهُـمَّ عافِـني في بَدَنـي ، اللّهُـمَّ عافِـني في سَمْـعي ، اللّهُـمَّ عافِـني في بَصَـري ، لا إلهَ إلاّ أَنْـتَ
Transliteration: Allahumma ‘Aafinee fee badani, Allahumma ‘Aafinee fee sam’ee, Allahumma ‘Aafinee fee basari, La ilaha illa Anta.
Translation: O Allah, make me healthy in my body. O Allah, preserve for me my hearing. O Allah, preserve for me my sight. There is none worthy of worship but You.
Dua on Receiving news of Death/Loss:
إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّآ إِلَيْهِ رَٰجِعُونَ
Transliteration: Inna li-llahi wa Inna ilayhi Raaji’un.
Translation: Verily we belong to Allah, and verily to Him do we return.
Dua When Leaving Home:
Transliteration: Bismil-lah, tawakkaltu alal-lah, wala hawla wala quwwata illa billah
Translation: I depart with Allah's name, relying on Him. It is Allah who saves us from sins with His guidance (the ability to do so).
Dua For Entering Home:
Transliteration: Bismil-lahi walajna, wabismil-lahi kharajna, wa'ala rabbina tawakkalna
Translation: In the Name of Allah we enter , in the Name of Allah we leave, & upon our Lord we depend [then say As-Salaamu ‘Alaykum to those present].
Dua for Jannah:
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْجَنَّةَ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ النَّارِ
Transliteration: Allaahumma 'innee 'as'alukal-jannata wa 'a'oothu bika minan-naar
Translation: O Allah , I ask You for Paradise and seek Your protection from the Fire.
Dua to Make Wudu or Starting Anything:
Transliteration: l Bismilla hir-rahma nir-Raheem
Translation: I begin in the name of Allah, who is the Most Merciful, Most Gracious.
Dua After Wudu (Ablution):
Transliteration: Ashhadu al la ilaha illal-lahu wahdahu la shareeka lah, wa-ashhadu anna Muhammadan aab-duhu warasooluh
Translation: I testify that there is no one worthy of worship besides Allah. He is all by Himself and has no partner and I testify that Muhammad is Allah's Rasul (Messenger).
Dua While Entering Mosque:
Transliteration: aAAoothu billahil-AAatheem wabiwajhihil-kareem wasultanihil-qadeem minash-shaytanir-rajeem, [bismil-lah, wassalatu] [wassalamu AAala rasoolil-lah] , allahumma iftah lee abwaba rahmatik.
Translation: I take refuge with Allah, The Supreme and with His Noble Face, and His eternal authority from the accursed devil. In the name of Allah, and prayers and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah, open the gates of Your mercy for me.
Youtube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZETE9fJ1BY
Dua Upon Leaving The Mosque:
Transliteration: Bismil-lah wassalatu wassalamu AAala rasoolil-lah, allahumma innee as-aluka min fadlik, allahumma iAAsimnee minash-shaytanir-rajeem.
Translation: In the name of Allah, and prayers and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah, I ask You for Your favor. O Allah, guard me against the accursed devil.
Dua for Parents:
Transliteration: Rabbij-A’lnee Muqeemas’ S’alaati Wa Min D’urrriyyatee Rabbanaa Wa Taqabbal Du-A’aa
Translation: O my Lord! Make me one who performs As-Salaat (Iqaamat-as-Salaat), and (also) from my offspring, our Lord! And accept my invocation.
Youtube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Hctgz8GGAY
Dua to Seek Forgiveness and Protection from Hell:
Transliteration: Rabbana innana amanna faghfir lana dhunuubana wa qinna 'adhaban-Naar
Translation: Our Lord! We have indeed believed, so forgive us our sins and save us from the punishment of the Fire.
Dua Before Sleeping:
Transliteration: Allah humma bis-mika aamu'tu wa aah'ya
Translation: O Allah ,In Your Name, I die and I live.
Youtube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHBgGsktbVc
Dua to Wake up from Sleep:
Transliteration: Alhamdu lillahil-lathee ahyana ba'da ma amatana wa-ilayhin-nushoor
Translation: All praise be to Allah, who gave us life after killing us (sleep is a form of death) and to Him will we be raised and returned.
Dua Before Entering the Toilet:
Transliteration: Bismil-lah – allahumma innee aa'oozuu bika minal-khubthi wal-khaba-ith
Translation: In the name of Allah,O Allah. I seek refuge in You from the male female evil and Jinn's.
Youtube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAutrOkgiBU
Dua For Leaving the Toilet:
Transliteration: Ghufranak, alhamdu lillah-hil lazee-aaz haba annil-aaza wa'aafani
Translation: O Allah, I seek forgiveness and pardon from You, All Praise be to Allah, who removed the difficulty from me and gave me ease (relief).
Darood-e-Ibraheemi:
Transliteration: Allaahumma salli 'alaa Muhammadin wa 'alaa 'aali Muhammadin, kamaa sallayta 'alaa 'Ibraaheema wa 'alaa 'aali 'Ibraaheema, 'innaka Hameedun Majeed. Allaahumma baarik 'alaa Muhammadin wa 'alaa 'aali Muhammadin, kamaa baarakta 'alaa 'Ibraaheema wa 'alaa 'aali 'Ibraaheema, 'innaka Hameedun Majeed
Translation: O Allah, bestow Your favor on Muhammad and on the family of Muhammad as You have bestowed Your favor on Ibrahim and on the family of Ibrahim, You are Praiseworthy, Most Glorious. O Allah, bless Muhammad and the family of Muhammad as You have blessed Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim, You are Praiseworthy, Most Glorious.
Youtube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVN3DgtoxEM
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