As the conflict in Sudan continues, we often feel helpless about what we can do to help its people.

Clashes began in April 2023, upending the lives of civilians across the country. Today, our brothers and sisters continue to face mass famine, displacement, and violence.

Here, we explore some Duas and supplications we can recite to pray for Sudan.

When to say a Dua for Sudan?

We can make sincere Dua for our brothers and sisters in Sudan at any time. But there are certain days or instances in which our Duas are more likely to be accepted.

Here are a few:

• The last third of the night: It’s said this is a time when Allah (SWT) descends to the ​​lowermost heaven. He says, “Who is calling Me, so that I may answer him? Who is asking Me so that I may grant him? Who is seeking forgiveness from Me so that I may forgive him?” [Hadith | Bukhari]
• The last 10 days and nights of Ramadan: In particular, on Laylatul Qadr (the night of power)
• Between the adhan and the Iqamah: Prophet (ﷺ) said, “A dua offered between the adhan and iqamah is not rejected.” [Hadith | Abu Dawud & Al-Tirmidhi]
• On Fridays: There is an hour when, if a Muslim happens to pray at that time and ask Allah for something good, Allah will grant him whatever he is supplicating for. There are many views of the Ulama in regards to the exact moment of acceptance. Two of the most famous adopted opinions are: 1) After Asr until Maghrib, and 2) When the Imam sits for the Friday Khutbah until the completion of Salah.
• When travelling or on a journey: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Three supplications will not be rejected [by Allah (SWT)], the supplication of the parent for his child, the supplication of the one who is fasting, and the supplication of the traveller.” [Hadith | Tirmidhi]
• At the time of breaking the fast: As mentioned, the Prophet (ﷺ) said the Dua of a fasting person will not be rejected. [Hadith | Tirmidhi]
• When supplicating for someone in their absence: The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “There is no believing servant who supplicates for his brother in his absence where the angels do not say, ‘the same be for you’” [Hadith | Muslim]

Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said:

It’s important to keep those suffering in Sudan and around the world in our Duas, as supplications made with sincerity and humility can earn us great benefits.

Dua for Sudan in Arabic

Here are some Duas from the Qur’an and Hadith that you can read to help our brothers and sisters in Sudan, as well as those in need around the world:

Granting ease and improving the state of the Ummah

To provide protection

For the good of this world and the Hereafter

Dua for Sudan in English

If making Dua in English, you can word your supplication like this, or make Dua from the heart:

“O Allah, help and protect the people of Sudan. O Allah, ease their pain and suffering. O Allah, bestower of Mercy, bestow your mercy on them. O Allah, open people’s hearts to give in this time of crisis. O Allah, help those who are in need, wherever they may be.”

To find out more about Duas and the etiquettes of making a supplication, please visit our Dua hub.