Islamic Duas
⭐ Pillar Guide · 80+ Duas
ادْعُونِي أَسْتَجِبْ لَكُمْ
The Complete Guide to Dua in Islam
Your comprehensive reference for authentic duas from the Quran and Sunnah — for every moment of life, from morning to night, in ease and in hardship. Curated by Ustadha Fahmina Jawed over 11 years of Islamic study.
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What is Dua and Why Does it Matter?
Dua (دعاء) is direct conversation with Allah — the most intimate form of worship available to every Muslim at every moment. Unlike salah, which has prescribed times and conditions, dua has no barriers: no wudu required, no qibla needed, no specific language. It is the weapon of the believer.
Allah Himself commands us to call upon Him, and He promises to answer. This guide collects the authentic duas taught by the Prophet ﷺ, organised by the moments of your life when you need them most.
وَقَالَ رَبُّكُمُ ادْعُونِي أَسْتَجِبْ لَكُمْ
“And your Lord said: Call upon Me, and I will respond to you.”
Quran 40:60
الدُّعَاءُ هُوَ الْعِبَادَةُ
“Du’a itself is worship.” — Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Sunan Abu Dawud · Hadith 1479
Daily Duas — Morning & Evening
Protect your day from its very beginning
أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ
⭐ Most Important
Morning & Evening Adhkar — The Complete Collection
The Prophet ﷺ taught specific adhkar for morning and evening that act as a shield for the day. These include the three Quls, Ayatul Kursi, and specific protection duas that have been practiced by Muslims for 1,400 years.
Sahih Bukhari · Sahih Muslim
Read full article بِسْمِ اللهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللهِ
Dua When Leaving the Home
Three short words that place your entire day under Allah’s protection and guidance.
Sunan Abu Dawud
Read more اللَّهُمَّ بِكَ أَصْبَحْنَا
Evening Azkar to Read Every Day
A structured collection of evening remembrances with Arabic text, transliteration, and meaning — ideal for daily practice.
Compiled from Authentic Hadith
Read more اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ هَذَا الْيَوْمِ
Dhikr List — All Daily Remembrances
The master list of daily dhikr with counts, times, and full Arabic text. A one-stop reference for your daily worship routine.
Multiple authentic sources
Full dhikr list Salah, Wudu & Worship Duas
Supplications that surround your prayer
سُبْحَانَكَ اللَّهُمَّ وَبِحَمْدِكَ
Dua al-Istiftah — Opening Supplication of Salah
The opening dua recited silently at the beginning of salah, before Surah al-Fatiha. Includes all authentic variations with madhab notes.
Sahih Muslim 399
Read more اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي وَارْحَمْنِي
Dua After Salah — What to Say Post-Prayer
The authentic duas and adhkar to recite after completing your salah, with proper counts and the words of the Prophet ﷺ.
Sahih Bukhari · Muslim
Read more اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْ فِي قَلْبِي نُوراً
Dua for noor — Going to the Mosque
The beautiful supplication the Prophet ﷺ taught to recite when walking to the masjid — asking for light in every part of the body.
Sahih Bukhari 6316
Read more اللَّهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ
Dua for Entering the Masjid
Step into the masjid with the words of the Prophet ﷺ — a short but powerful supplication asking for the doors of mercy to open.
Sahih Muslim
Read more اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ الْمَسْأَلَةِ
Salah — How to Pray Step by Step
Complete guide to salah with all the duas, from takbir to tasleem, for beginners and those wanting to refresh their practice.
Authenticated from multiple sources
Read more اللَّهُمَّ اهْدِنِي فِيمَنْ هَدَيْتَ
Dua al-Qunoot — The Two Types
A fiqhi discussion of the two forms of qunoot — in Witr and in calamity — with the texts, rulings, and how to perform them.
Sunan Abu Dawud · Tirmidhi
Read more Duas for Health & Healing
Supplications for illness, pain, and recovery
اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ النَّاسِ أَذْهِبِ الْبَأْسَ اشْفِ أَنْتَ الشَّافِي
📖 Full Guide
Ruqyah of the Prophet ﷺ — Authentic Healing Supplications
The Prophet ﷺ used specific verses and supplications when visiting the sick. This guide covers all authenticated healing duas, the correct method of ruqyah, and what to recite for yourself and others.
Sahih Bukhari 5743 · Sahih Muslim 2191
Read full guide يَا حَيُّ يَا قَيُّومُ بِرَحْمَتِكَ أَسْتَغِيثُ
Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum — Dua for Every Distress
One of the most powerful duas in the Sunnah — the Prophet ﷺ described it as the best dua for relief from all forms of distress and difficulty.
Mustadrak al-Hakim
Read more بِسْمِ اللَّهِ أَرْقِيكَ مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ
Dua for the Sick — Visiting the Ill
What to say when visiting someone who is unwell — the words that bring comfort, the promise of healing, and how to do ruqyah for another person.
Sahih Muslim
Read more اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ
Dua for Anxiety & Depression
The Prophet ﷺ taught comprehensive duas for sadness, worry, grief, and anxiety — this collection covers all of them with context and explanation.
Sahih Bukhari 6369
Read more Duas for Family & Relationships
For parents, children, marriage, and loved ones
رَّبِّ ارْحَمْهُمَا كَمَا رَبَّيَانِي صَغِيرًا
Dua for Parents — Rabbi Irhamhuma
The Quranic dua commanded by Allah Himself — the most authentic and comprehensive prayer for one’s parents. Includes meaning, benefits, and when to recite it.
Quran 17:24
Read more رَبِّ هَبْ لِي مِنْ لَدُنْكَ ذُرِّيَّةً طَيِّبَةً
Dua for Righteous Children
The dua of Zakariyya (AS) — praying for a righteous child. A deep dive into this Quranic supplication with meaning and reflection.
Quran 3:38
Read more اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَنَا فِيمَا رَزَقْتَنَا
Dua for Barakah in Home & Marriage
Moving into a new home or starting a business? This beautiful dua asks Allah to fill your space with blessing and protection.
Various authentic sources
Read more Duas for Forgiveness & Repentance
Return to Allah through the power of istighfar
اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ رَبِّي لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ خَلَقْتَنِي وَأَنَا عَبْدُكَ
👑 Sayyid al-Istighfar
The Master Dua of Forgiveness (Sayyid al-Istighfar)
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever recites this in the evening and morning with conviction, and dies before the next — they are among the people of Jannah.” This is the most comprehensive repentance in the Sunnah.
Sahih Bukhari 6306
Read full guide اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي
Allahumma Innaka Afuwwun — Laylatul Qadr Dua
Aisha (RA) asked the Prophet ﷺ what to say on Laylatul Qadr — this is his answer. The most important dua of Ramadan’s last ten nights.
Sunan Tirmidhi 3513
Read more رَبَّنَا ظَلَمْنَا أَنفُسَنَا
Dua of Adam (AS) — Forgiveness After Sin
The very first dua of repentance ever made. The story of Adam and Hawa, and the profound lesson in how to return to Allah after a sin.
Quran 7:23
Read more اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي ذَنْبِي كُلَّهُ
Prayers for Mercy & Forgiveness
A collection of duas specifically asking for Allah’s mercy and pardon — for past sins, present weaknesses, and unknown transgressions.
Sahih Muslim 483
Read more Duas for Knowledge, Study & Exams
For students, teachers, and seekers of ilm
رَبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا
Dua for studying & Exam Success
The Quranic dua asking for increase in knowledge, combined with hadith duas for focus and memory. Essential for every student before sitting exams.
Quran 20:114
Read more اللَّهُمَّ لَا سَهْلَ إِلَّا مَا جَعَلْتَهُ سَهْلاً
Dua Before an Exam
“O Allah, nothing is easy except what You make easy.” The short, powerful dua for when you need clarity and ease before a difficult test.
Ibn Hibban
Read more اللَّهُمَّ انْفَعْنِي بِمَا عَلَّمْتَنِي
Dua for Success in Work
Seeking barakah and success in your professional life — duas the Prophet ﷺ taught for those starting a new endeavour or seeking improvement in their work.
Sunan Ibn Majah
Read more Duas for Rizq & Financial Stability
Seeking Allah’s provision with full reliance
اللَّهُمَّ اكْفِنِي بِحَلَالِكَ عَنْ حَرَامِكَ
Dua for Financial Stability & Rizq
Asking Allah for halal sufficiency over haram wealth — this prophetic dua is among the most profound for financial worry, combining tawakkul with practical supplication.
Sunan Tirmidhi 3563
Read more لَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللَّهِ
La Hawla Wala Quwwata — The Treasure of Jannah
One of the most frequently recited phrases in Islam — its deep meaning, its status as a “treasure from the treasures of Jannah,” and when to make it your constant companion.
Sahih Bukhari 6409
Read more اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَنَا
Allahumma Barik — Meaning & Usage
When to say “Allahumma barik” versus “Masha Allah,” what it means, and how this simple phrase protects from the evil eye.
Authentic narrations
Read more Duas for Travel & Protection
Stay safe under Allah’s guard wherever you go
سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَذَا
Dua for Travelling — Complete Supplications
The full sequence of duas for a journey — when departing, when on the road, when arriving, and the special dua taught by the Prophet ﷺ specifically for travellers.
Sahih Muslim 1342
Read more أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ
Duas for Protection from Evil
The prophetic shield — duas for protection from the evil eye, black magic, jinn, and general harm. Including the three Quls and the morning/evening protection duas.
Sahih Muslim
Read more اللَّهُمَّ أَنْزِلْنِي مُنْزَلاً مُبَارَكاً
Rabbi Anzilni — Dua for Safe Travel
The Quranic supplication for a blessed and safe landing in a new place — originally from Nuh (AS) leaving the ark, now recited by millions of travellers.
Quran 23:29
Read more Duas for Grief, Loss & Hardship
The words that carry you through the darkest moments
إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
Inna Lillahi — Dua at the Time of Loss
The meaning and full power of the inna lillahi statement — not just for death, but for any loss, grief, or disappointment. Allah promises a beautiful reward to those who say it.
Quran 2:156
Read more اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لَهُ وَارْحَمْهُ
Dua for the Deceased — What to Say
The most powerful duas for someone who has passed away — the funeral prayer (Salah al-Janazah), what to say at the grave, and how to benefit a loved one after death.
Sahih Muslim 963
Read more حَسْبُنَا اللَّهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيلُ
Dua at the Time of Calamity
When facing a calamity or sudden shock — the words Ibrahim (AS) used when thrown into fire, and that the Prophet ﷺ said we should use in moments of crisis.
Quran 3:173 · Sahih Bukhari
Read more لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنتَ سُبْحَانَكَ إِنِّي كُنتُ مِنَ الظَّالِمِينَ
Dua of Yunus (AS) — From the Depths of Darkness
The dua from inside the whale — proven in hadith to be answered when recited with certainty. One of the most powerful duas for anyone in an impossible situation.
Quran 21:87 · Sunan Tirmidhi
Read more Quranic Duas — The Rabbana Collection
Supplications directly from the words of Allah
رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً
📖 Essential Collection
Rabbana Duas — The Complete List from the Quran
Allah taught us how to ask Him — through the duas of the prophets and believers preserved in the Quran. This comprehensive collection covers all 30+ Rabbana duas with Arabic, transliteration, translation, and the story behind each one.
Directly from the Quran
View all Rabbana duas رَبَّنَا لَا تُؤَاخِذْنَا إِن نَّسِينَا أَوْ أَخْطَأْنَا
30 Duas from the Quran in Ramadan
One Quranic dua for every day of Ramadan — a structured programme to connect deeply with Allah’s own words during the blessed month.
Quran
Read more رَبَّنَا أَتْمِمْ لَنَا نُورَنَا
Rabbana Atmim Lana Nurana — Dua for Noor
The beautiful dua of the believers on the Day of Judgement — asking for their light to be completed. A moving supplication for spiritual illumination.
Quran 66:8
Read more The Etiquette of Dua — 8 Conditions for Acceptance
How to make your duas more likely to be answered
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Begin with praise & salawatStart with Alhamdulillah and send blessings on the Prophet ﷺ before asking
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Face the qiblaTurning towards the Kaaba is a recommended sunnah when making dua
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Raise your handsThe Prophet ﷺ said: “Allah is shy to turn away empty the hands raised to Him.”
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Be certain of acceptanceDo not say “if You will” — ask with certainty and full conviction in Allah’s generosity
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Seek the best timesLast third of the night, between adhan and iqamah, on Fridays, and when fasting
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Avoid haram incomeThe Prophet ﷺ warned that haram food and earnings are a barrier to acceptance
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Ask specificallyName what you want. Allah loves that you come to Him with specific, personal requests
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Persist without despairDo not give up. The Prophet ﷺ warned against saying “I made dua but it was not answered.”
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dua
Can dua change what has been decreed (qadar)?
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Yes — there is authentic hadith that dua is the one thing that can change qadar. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Nothing can change the Divine Decree except dua.” (Sunan Tirmidhi 2139). This doesn’t contradict the concept of qadar — rather, making dua was itself part of the decree, and the answer to it was decreed in response. Read our full article on this question →
What are the best times for dua to be accepted?
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The Prophet ﷺ specified several especially powerful times: the last third of the night (tahajjud time), between adhan and iqamah, on Fridays (there is a special hour), when fasting at the moment of iftar, on the day of Arafah, and in sujud (prostration). Of these, the last third of the night is consistently described as the most accepted.
Does dua have to be in Arabic?
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No — dua outside of salah can be in any language. Allah understands every language and knows every heart. However, learning the prophetic duas in Arabic is strongly recommended, as those specific words carry baraka and have been authenticated by scholars. You can make personal dua in your own language while incorporating the sunnah duas.
What are the signs that a dua has been accepted?
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Allah answers every sincere dua in one of three ways: He gives you what you asked for, He diverts a harm from you equivalent to what you asked, or He stores the reward for the Hereafter (which is often the greatest gift). You may see signs such as feelings of peace, unexpected doors opening, or your situation improving in ways you didn’t anticipate. Read our article on signs of accepted duas →
Should I make dua in my heart or out loud?
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Both are valid. The Quran says: “Call upon your Lord in humility and privately.” (7:55) — suggesting a soft voice is recommended over complete silence or shouting. The Prophet ﷺ himself made dua both silently and aloud. The key is sincerity and presence of heart (khushu), not the volume.
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