Dua Collection, Authentic Supplications from Quran & Sunnah

Searchable collection of authentic duas from the Quran and Sunnah with Arabic text, transliteration, translation, and source references. Organised by category.

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Duas are supplications. The Prophet (peace be upon him) taught specific duas for daily situations, rising in the morning, eating, drinking, entering and leaving the home, travel, distress, and after prayer. Most are concise, memorable, and rooted in the Quran or authentic hadith.

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What Is Dua?

Imagine having a direct phone line to the most powerful being in existence, no hold music, no call centre, no intermediary. That's dua. It's the most personal act of worship in Islam: you speak, and Allah listens. No priest needed. No appointment required. Any language, any time, any place.

The Arabic word dua (دعاء) literally means "to call upon" or "to invoke." The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) called it "the essence of worship" (Tirmidhi 3371), not one form of worship among many, but the very core of what it means to be a servant of Allah. When you raise your hands and ask, you're acknowledging that you need Him and that He has the power to answer. That acknowledgement is worship.

There are two types. Prescribed duas come from the Quran and hadith, specific phrases the Prophet (peace be upon him) taught for specific occasions. These carry special virtue because you're following the Sunnah. Personal duas are your own words, in any language, from your heart. Both are valid. Both are heard. The collection above focuses on prescribed duas with authenticated sources, but your personal supplications are equally important.

The Etiquette of Making Dua

Dua is heard regardless of how you make it. But the Prophet (peace be upon him) taught specific etiquettes that strengthen your supplication, think of them as best practices, not prerequisites:

1. Begin with praise

Start by praising Allah (Alhamdulillah, SubhanAllah) and sending salawat on the Prophet (Allahumma salli 'ala Muhammad). The Prophet said: 'When any one of you prays, let him begin with praise of Allah, then send blessings on the Prophet, then ask for whatever he wishes' (Tirmidhi 3477).

2. Face the Qibla

While not obligatory, the Prophet (peace be upon him) often faced the direction of the Kaaba when making dua. This is recommended but not required, dua made facing any direction is still valid.

3. Raise your hands

The Prophet (peace be upon him) raised his hands during dua, and said: 'Your Lord is shy and generous. He is shy when His servant raises his hands to Him, to send them back empty' (Abu Dawud 1488). Palms facing upward is the Sunnah.

4. Be in a state of wudu

Having ablution (wudu) is recommended though not mandatory. It shows respect and spiritual readiness. The Prophet sometimes made dua without wudu, but when he had the choice, he preferred it.

5. Use Allah's names

The Quran instructs: 'To Allah belong the most beautiful names, so invoke Him by them' (7:180). Match the name to your need: Ar-Razzaq when seeking provision, Al-Shafi when seeking healing, Al-Hadi when seeking guidance.

6. Be specific and certain

Don't say 'O Allah, forgive me if You want.' The Prophet said: 'Let none of you say "O Allah, forgive me if You will." Be determined in your request, for there is nothing so great that Allah cannot grant' (Bukhari 6339).

7. Don't rush or give up

The Prophet said: 'The dua of any one of you will be answered so long as he is not impatient and says "I made dua but it was not answered"' (Bukhari 6340). Keep asking. Allah's timing is perfect even when it doesn't match yours.

8. End with salawat

Close your dua the same way you opened it, by sending blessings on the Prophet (peace be upon him). Umar ibn al-Khattab said: 'Dua is held between heaven and earth and does not ascend until you send blessings upon your Prophet' (Tirmidhi 486).

Best Times for Dua

While dua is accepted at any time, specific moments carry extra weight according to the hadith. If you're going to make dua anyway, you might as well do it when the doors are widest open:

Time	Evidence	Practical Tip
Last third of the night	Bukhari 1145, Allah descends and asks: 'Who is calling upon Me so I may answer?'	Set an alarm 1 hour before Fajr. Even 5 minutes of dua counts.
Between adhaan and iqama	Abu Dawud 521, Tirmidhi 212, 'Dua is not rejected between the adhaan and iqama'	Use the 5-10 minutes before congregational prayer starts.
While prostrating (sujud)	Muslim 482, 'The closest a servant is to his Lord is during prostration, so increase your dua'	After the obligatory dhikr in sujud, add personal duas before rising.
Friday afternoon	Bukhari 935, There's an hour on Friday when dua is not rejected	Most scholars say it's the last hour before Maghrib. Sit and make dua.
While fasting	Tirmidhi 3598, 'Three prayers are not rejected: the fasting person until they break fast'	Make dua throughout your fast, especially just before iftar.
While travelling	Abu Dawud 1536, Tirmidhi 3598, 'The traveller's dua is not rejected'	Don't waste long journeys, use travel time for concentrated dua.
During rain	Abu Dawud 2540, Hakim, 'Two things are not rejected: dua at the time of the call to prayer and dua during rain'	When you see rain, pause and make dua. It takes ten seconds.
Laylat al-Qadr	Quran 97:3, 'The Night of Power is better than a thousand months'	The odd nights of the last ten of Ramadan. Make dua all night if you can.

Why Some Duas Seem Unanswered

This is perhaps the single most common question Muslims ask about dua, and the one that causes the most spiritual anguish. "I've been making dua for months and nothing's changed." Here's what the Prophet (peace be upon him) and the scholars teach:

Allah grants your request

The most obvious outcome. You asked, He gave. Sometimes immediately, sometimes after a delay you couldn't have predicted was necessary.

Allah averts a harm

You asked for X but didn't get it. What you didn't know is that a harm was heading toward you, and your dua was the shield. You'll never know what disaster didn't happen, but it counted.

Allah stores the reward

On the Day of Judgement, you'll see duas that weren't answered in this world stored as rewards. The Prophet said people will wish all their duas had been saved for that day (Musnad Ahmad).

There are also factors that can weaken dua: consuming haram income, being impatient and giving up, asking for something sinful, and not putting in the effort alongside the dua. The farmer prays for rain, but he still has to plant the seeds. Dua and effort work together, not as alternatives.

Building a Daily Dua Routine

You don't need to memorise all 33 duas above to start a meaningful practice. Here's a realistic routine that covers the essential daily duas, start here and build gradually:

Upon waking

10 seconds

Alhamdulillahilladhi ahyana... (Dua #27)

Leaving the house

10 seconds

Bismillahi tawakkaltu 'alallah... (Dua #15)

Before eating

2 seconds

Bismillah (Dua #11)

After eating

15 seconds

Alhamdulillahilladhi at'amani... (Dua #12)

After Fajr prayer

30 seconds

Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an... (Dua #28) + Allahumma a'inni 'ala dhikrika... (Dua #32)

Morning adhkar

2 minutes

Asbahna wa asbahal-mulku... (Dua #2) + Bismillahilladhi la yadurru... (Dua #5) × 3

Before sleeping

10 seconds

Bismikallaahumma amutu wa ahya (Dua #26)

Total time: under 4 minutes a day. That's less than it takes to scroll through your phone notifications. Once these become second nature, and they will, within a couple of weeks, you can add the evening adhkar, the travel dua, and the longer supplications.

Common Mistakes in Dua

Only making dua when in trouble

Dua in good times strengthens your connection. The Prophet said: 'Whoever would be pleased that Allah answers him at times of difficulty, let him increase his dua in times of ease' (Tirmidhi 3382).

Being vague, 'O Allah, give me good things'

Be specific. Ask for the exact job, the exact amount, the specific outcome. Allah already knows, but the specificity demonstrates your sincerity and thought.

Saying 'Insha'Allah' in dua

Don't say 'forgive me if You will.' The Prophet explicitly forbade this (Bukhari 6339). Ask with certainty and conviction, being tentative suggests doubt in Allah's ability.

Rushing through duas without understanding

A dua you understand but stumble through is better than one you rattle off perfectly without knowing the meaning. Slow down. Feel the words.

Thinking you need a special state to make dua

While wudu and facing Qibla are recommended, they're not required. Dua while driving, cooking, walking, or lying in bed is perfectly valid.

Giving up because it's 'not working'

The Prophet specifically warned against this impatience (Bukhari 6340). Every dua is answered, just not always in the way or time you expected.

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Sources

Sahih Bukhari, compiled by Imam al-Bukhari (d. 870 CE)
Sahih Muslim, compiled by Imam Muslim (d. 875 CE)
Sunan Abu Dawud, compiled by Imam Abu Dawud (d. 889 CE)
Jami' at-Tirmidhi, compiled by Imam al-Tirmidhi (d. 892 CE)
Sunan Ibn Majah, compiled by Imam Ibn Majah (d. 887 CE)
Musnad Ahmad, compiled by Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal (d. 855 CE)
Al-Nawawi, Kitab al-Adhkar, comprehensive collection of daily supplications
Ibn al-Qayyim, Al-Wabil al-Sayyib, on the virtues and etiquette of dua

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Daily morning and evening adhkar
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is dua in Islam?

Dua (دعاء) means supplication or calling upon Allah. It's the direct, personal conversation between a Muslim and their Creator, no intermediary needed. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) called dua 'the essence of worship' (Tirmidhi 3371). Unlike the five daily prayers (salah) which follow a set format, dua can be made in any language, at any time, in your own words.

Can I make dua in English or my own language?

Yes. While the duas taught by the Prophet (peace be upon him) are in Arabic and carry special virtue, you can absolutely speak to Allah in any language. He understands all languages. Many scholars recommend learning the Arabic duas gradually while making personal supplications in whatever language you're most comfortable with, sincerity matters more than language.

When is the best time to make dua?

Several times are specifically mentioned in hadith as having greater acceptance: the last third of the night, between the adhaan and iqama, while prostrating in prayer, on Fridays (particularly the last hour before Maghrib), while fasting, while travelling, and during rain. The Quran also says: 'And when My servants ask you about Me, indeed I am near. I respond to the invocation of every supplicant when he calls upon Me' (2:186).

What are the etiquettes of making dua?

Key etiquettes include: begin with praising Allah and sending salawat on the Prophet (peace be upon him), face the Qibla if possible, raise your hands, be in a state of wudu, use Allah's beautiful names relevant to your request, be specific in what you ask, ask with certainty and confidence, don't rush or give up, and end with salawat again. The Prophet said: 'Ask Allah with certainty that He will answer' (Tirmidhi).

Why do some duas seem unanswered?

The Prophet (peace be upon him) explained that every dua is answered in one of three ways: Allah grants what you asked for, He averts a harm that would have befallen you, or He stores the reward for you in the Hereafter (Musnad Ahmad). Sometimes what you're asking for isn't good for you at that moment, 'Perhaps you dislike a thing and it is good for you' (Quran 2:216). Patience and trust are part of dua.

Can I make dua for non-Muslims?

You can make dua for living non-Muslims to be guided to Islam, this is actually encouraged. You can also pray for their well-being in worldly matters (health, safety). The Prophet (peace be upon him) made dua for some non-Muslims to accept Islam. However, praying for forgiveness for deceased non-Muslims is not permitted according to Quran 9:113.

What is the difference between dua and dhikr?

Dua is asking Allah for something specific, health, guidance, provision, forgiveness. Dhikr is remembrance of Allah through phrases like SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah, and Allahu Akbar. They overlap: some dhikr phrases are also duas (like Astaghfirullah, seeking forgiveness). Think of dhikr as praising and remembering Allah, and dua as actively requesting from Him.

Should I memorise these duas in Arabic?

It's highly recommended to learn the Arabic, especially for the short daily duas (before eating, sleeping, leaving home). The Prophet (peace be upon him) specifically taught these phrases, so reciting them in Arabic carries the reward of following the Sunnah. Start with the most frequent ones, you'll use them multiple times daily, so they'll become second nature quickly.

Is there a dua for anxiety or stress?

Yes, several. The Prophet (peace be upon him) taught: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-hammi wal-hazan' (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from worry and grief). He also recommended the dua of Prophet Yunus (Jonah): 'La ilaha illa anta, subhanaka, inni kuntu minadh-dhalimin' (There is no deity except You; exalted are You. Indeed, I have been of the wrongdoers), Quran 21:87. Both are in this collection.

Can children learn these duas?

Absolutely, starting early is encouraged. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said to teach children prayer at age seven. Short duas like Bismillah (before eating), Alhamdulillah (after eating), and the sleeping dua can be taught to children as young as two or three through repetition. Make it part of daily routines rather than formal lessons.

What is Istikhara?

Istikhara is a specific prayer and dua for seeking Allah's guidance when making a decision. You pray two voluntary rak'ahs and then recite the Istikhara dua, asking Allah to make the matter easy if it's good for you, or to turn it away if it's not. It's not about receiving a dream or sign, it's about trusting that Allah will guide the outcome. The full dua is included in this collection.

Are there fabricated duas I should avoid?

Unfortunately, yes. Some duas circulating on social media have no authentic source. Stick to duas from the Quran, Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, and other reliable hadith collections. Every dua in this collection includes its source reference so you can verify it. When in doubt, consult a knowledgeable scholar or check established hadith databases.

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