Islamic Dua دعاء — Supplications for Every Moment of Life

Allah tells us in the Qur’an, “And your Lord said: Call upon Me, and I will respond to you” (Surah Ghafir, 40:60). Dua is the most intimate form of worship available to a believer — no wudu required, no qibla needed, no set time. It is, as the Prophet ﷺ said, the very essence of worship.

This page is your starting point into our full Dua archive — dozens of articles and growing. Rather than scrolling through every post below, use the sections here to jump straight to the dua you need.

The Complete Guide to Dua

New here? Start with our full pillar guide before working through it topic by topic.

• The Complete Guide to Dua in Islam — 80+ Authentic Duas
• Hisnul Muslim Duas — Learn All 268 Duas from Fortress of the Muslim (Arabic, Audio & Transliteration)
• Dua List — Dhikr & Adhkar That Earn Great Reward

Daily Duas — Morning & Evening Adhkar

Protect your day from its very beginning to its end.

• Morning & Evening Adhkar — The Complete Collection
• Evening Azkar to Read Every Day
• 20 Short Dua to Read in Minutes Every Day
• Dhikr List — All Daily Remembrances
• Dua at the Beginning of the Year and Dua at the End of the Year
• Dua for Beginning a Speech — Innalhamdalillah Nahmaduhu

Duas for Salah & the Masjid

• Dua al-Istiftah — Opening Supplication of Salah
• Dua After Salah — What to Say Post-Prayer
• Dua for Noor — Going to the Mosque
• Dua for Entering Masjid — Read These 3 Dua
• The 2 Types of Dua e Qunoot — With Meaning and Benefits
• Istikhara Dua الاستخارة — In Arabic With Supporting Hadith
• Salah — How to Pray Step by Step (With Duas)

Duas for Forgiveness & Repentance

• The Master Dua of Forgiveness (Sayyid al-Istighfar)
• Allahumma Innaka Afuwwun — The Laylatul Qadr Dua
• The Dua of Adam (AS) — Forgiveness After Sin
• Prayers for Mercy & Forgiveness
• La Hawla Wala Quwwata — The Treasure of Jannah

Duas for Family, Parents & Children

• Dua for Parents — Rabbi Irhamhuma (Quran 17:24)
• Dua for Sick Parents
• Dua for Righteous Children — The Dua of Zakariyya (AS)
• Dua for Barakah in a New Home or Marriage

Duas for Health, Healing & Distress

• Ruqyah of the Prophet ﷺ — Authentic Healing Supplications
• Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum — Dua for Every Distress
• Dua for the Sick — Visiting the Ill
• Dua for Anxiety, Depression & All Worries
• Dua for Easy Reckoning on the Day of Qiyamah

Duas for Knowledge, Study & Success in Work

• Dua for Studying & Exam Success
• 5 Short Dua for Test & Exam
• Dua for Success in Work

Duas for Rizq & Financial Stability

• Dua for Financial Stability & Rizq
• Allahumma Barik — Meaning & Usage

Duas for Travel & Protection

• Dua for Travelling — Complete Supplications for a Journey
• 5 Essential Dua for Travelling
• Duas for Bidding Farewell — For Someone Leaving on Hajj or a Journey
• Rabbi Anzilni — Dua for a Safe Landing
• Duas for Protection from Evil, the Evil Eye & Shaitan

Duas for Grief, Loss & Calamity

• Inna Lillahi — Dua at the Time of Loss
• Dua on Death — Islamic Supplications for the Deceased
• Powerful Dua for Those Who Passed Away
• Dua at the Time of Calamity — Hasbunallahu wa Ni’mal Wakeel

Quranic Duas — The Rabbana Collection

• A List of 40 Rabbana Dua from Quran
• Rabbana Atmim Lana Nurana — Dua for Noor
• A Personal Dua Diary — 100 Dua in English
• Dua with 99 Names of Allah (Free PDF)
• 10 Beautiful Dua from Riyadh us Saliheen

Duas for Ramadan

• Ramadan Dua List — 30 Duas from Quran, Day 1 to 30
• Dua Book for Ramadan — Learn 30 Quranic Dua in 30 Days
• Dua for Fasting — Dua for Suhoor & Dua for Closing Fast (Iftar)

Dua Tools & Free Downloads

• Free Digital Tasbih & Dhikr Counter
• 100 Personal Dua — Free PDF
• Printable Dua Cards

Frequently Asked Questions

What is dua and why does it matter?

Dua (دعاء) is direct conversation with Allah — a form of worship available at every moment, with no special conditions attached. See our Complete Guide to Dua above for the full explanation.

Can dua change what has already been decreed (qadar)?

Yes — there is authentic hadith showing that dua is the one thing that can change qadar, since the dua itself was already part of the decree. Read our full discussion of this in the Complete Guide to Dua.

Does dua have to be recited in Arabic?

No — outside of salah, dua can be made in any language, though learning the Prophet’s ﷺ own words in Arabic is strongly encouraged. See our Complete Guide section above for more on this.

Where do I find dua for a specific situation, like illness or travel?

Use the sections above — Health & Healing, Travel & Protection, and Grief & Calamity each collect the relevant duas for that moment in life.

Is there a printable or downloadable dua collection?

Yes — see our Dua Tools & Free Downloads section above, including the Personal Dua PDF and printable Dua Cards.

Can I test what I’ve learned?

Yes — try our Islamic Quiz & Flashcards.

Explore the Full Archive

This page highlights a curated starting point into our full Dua archive. Use the sections above as your map, or browse every post on the Islamic Dua category page, newest first.

Related hubs you may also want: Learn Hisnul Muslim Dua · Digital Tasbih & Dhikr Counter · Islamic Worksheets · Hajj & Umrah Guide

Jazakumullahu Khairan for reading — may Allah accept every dua you make and answer it in the way that is best for you.