For Muslims, marriage is a sacred act of worship, fulfilling half the deen for Muslim men and holding immense importance for Muslim women. As such, we can make specific du’as for marriage, whether to find righteous spouses or protect our marriages.
Al-Hakim narrated in Al-Mustadrak from Anas (may Allah be pleased with him), that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said:
Whomever Allah blesses with a righteous wife, He has helped him with half of his religion, so let him fear Allah with regard to the other half.
Hadith | Al-Mustadrak
Below are some du’as for a successful marriage:
Du’a for Successful Marriage
The following du’a can be recited for a good/healthy marriage, pregnancy and for your children:
Rabbana hab lana min azwajina wadhurriyatina qurrata a’yunin wa-jalna lil-muttaqina imama.
Our Lord, grant us from among our spouses and offspring comfort to our eyes and make us an example for the righteous.
Qur’an | Surah Al-Furqan | 25:74
Du’a for goodness in all aspects
The following du’a is the supplication made by Prophet Musa (AS) when he was traveling to Madyan. He took shade under a tree and had no shelter, and was over ridden with fear.
Although this du’a is not connected to marriage or for your spouse, it is recited as a general du’a for goodness and when scared of some type of outcome
The following du’a is used to ask Allah for goodness in all aspects (including seeking a spouse).
My lord, I am in absolute need of the good You send me.
Qur’an | Surah al-Qasas | 28:24
Du’a for a newly married couple
Making du’a for a married couple is rooted in the Sunnah. Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) would recite the following supplication for his family, asking for happiness and contentment for the couple.
When the Prophet (ﷺ) congratulated a man on his marriage, he said:
Baarakallaahu laka, wa baaraka ‘alayka, wa jama’a baynakumaa fee khayrin.
May Allah bless you, and shower His blessings upon you, and join you together in goodness.
Hadith | Abu Dawood 2130
May Allah grant us all successful marriages and spouses who better us as people, Ameen! Explore our du’a hub and find out more about essential du’as here.
The Qur’an and Sunnah often emphasise the importance of parents in Islam. Our parents are the ones who bring us into this world and raise us, so it’s important to show them gratitude, and pray for them for the sake of Allah (SWT).
Abu Huraira reported:
A man asked the Messenger of Allah, (peace be upon him) “Who is most deserving of my good company?” The Prophet said, “Your mother.” The man asked, “Then who?” The Prophet said “Your mother.” The man asked again, “Then who?” The Prophet said, “Your mother.” The man asked again, “Then who?” The Prophet said, “Your father.”
Hadith | Bukhari & Muslim
Here are some du’as for parents:
Du’a for Parents’ Health
To increase blessings for yourself and your parents and instill gratitude, recite the following:
Rabbi awzi’nī an ashkura ni’matakal-latī an’amta ‘alayya wa ‘ala wālidayya wa an a’mala salihan tardhāhu wa adkhilnī birahmatika fī ‘ibādikas-soliheen
My Lord, inspire me to (always) be thankful for the blessings You have granted me and my parents, and to do good deeds that please You; admit me by Your grace into the ranks of Your righteous servants
Qur’an | Surah An-Naml | 27:19
Du’a for Deceased Parents
The following du’a can be recited for any loved one who has passed away, including your parents:
Allāhumma’ghfir lahu warḥamh, wa `āfihi, wa`fu `anh, wa akrim nuzulah, wa wassi` mudkhalah, wagh’silhu bi ‘lmā’i wath-thalji walbarad, wa naqqihi mina ‘l-khaṭāyā kamā naqqaytath-thawba ‘l-abyaḍa minad-danas, wa abdilhu dāran khayran min dārih, wa ahlan khayran min ahlih, wa zawjan khayran min zawjih, wa adkhilhu ‘l-jannah, wa a`idhhu min `adhābi ‘l-qabri [wa`adhābin-nār].
O Allah, forgive him/her and have mercy on him/her, and give him/her strength and pardon him/her. Be generous to him/her, and cause his/her entrance to be wide, and wash him/her with water and snow and hail. Cleanse him/her of his/her transgressions as white cloth is cleansed of stains. Give him/her an abode better than his/her home, and a family better than his/her family, and a wife/husband better than his/her wife/husband. Take him/her into Paradise, and protect him/her from the punishment of the grave [and from the punishment of Hell-fire].
Qur’an | Surah Ibrahim | 14:41
Note: For a male the ‘hu’ and ‘hi’ pronouns (in bold) have been used. For a female, you can replace both these pronouns with ‘ha’.
Du’a for forgiveness for parents
Seek forgiveness for your parents by reciting this du’a:
Rabbana-ghfirlī wa liwālidayya wa lilmu’minīna yauma yaqūmul-hisāb
Whether it’s done for leisure or work, travelling can be an uncertain time and you can often be faced with challenges. There are many du’as for travelling which act as a way to seek protection from Allah, ask for guidance and a safe experience.
The following du’as can be recited to seek assistance from Allah (SWT) while travelling.
Du’as before travelling
There are a number of du’as that can be recited before heading on your journey. Here are just a few:
When leaving the house
Bismillahi tawakkaltu ‘ala Allah, la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah.
In the name of Allah, I trust in Allah, there is no power or strength except with Allah.
Hadith | Tirmidhi
When starting a journey
Ibn Umar reported: When the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) would mount his camel for travel, he would exalt Allah ﷻ three times and say the following du’a:
Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar, subhanal-lathee sakhkhara lana hatha wama kunna lahu muqrineen, wa-inna ila rabbina lamunqaliboon, Allahumma inna nas-aluka fee safarina hatha albirra wattaqwa, waminal-amali ma tarda, Allahumma hawwin alayna safarana hatha, watwi anna bu’dah, Allahumma antas-sahibu fis-safar, walkhaleefatu fil-ahl, Allahumma innee aoothu bika min wa’tha-is-safar, waka-abatil-manthar, wasoo-il-munqalabi fil-mali wal-ahl.
Allah is the greatest, Allah is the greatest, Allah is the greatest, How perfect He is, The One Who has placed this (transport) at our service, and we ourselves would not have been capable of that, and to our Lord is our final destiny. (Q, 43: 13-14) O Allah, we ask You for Birr (righteousness) and Taqwa (piety) in this journey of ours, and we ask You for deeds which please You. O Allah, facilitate our journey and let us cover its distance quickly. O Allah, You are The Companion on the journey and The Successor over the family, O Allah, I take refuge with You from the difficulties of travel, from having a change of hearts and being in a bad predicament, and I take refuge in You from an ill fated outcome with wealth and family.
There’s also the following du’a from the Quran:
Bismillahi, majreha wa mursaha. Inna Rabbi laghafoorur rahim.
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.
Qur’an | Surah Az-Zukhruf | 43:13-14
For safe travelling
Whether you’re travelling by air, land or even sea, the following du’a can be recited when mounting the mode of transport you will be using:
Allahumma hawwin alayna safarana hadha wa twi anna bu’dahu, Allahumma anta al-sahibu fis-safari wa al-khalifatu fil-ahli, Allahumma inni a’udhu bika min wa’tha’ is-safar wa ka’abat il-manzari wa suu’ il-munqalabi fil-mali wal-ahli.
O Allah, make easy for us our journey and shorten its distance. O Allah, You are the companion on the journey and the guardian of the family. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the difficulties of travel, unpleasant sights, and changes in fortune in wealth and family.
Du’as when travelling
There are a few du’as that can be recited whilst you’re on your travels.
When looking upon the town you wish to enter
Narrated by Suhaib (RA), the Prophet (PBUH) would say this supplication upon looking at the town he wished to enter:
Allahumma rabbas samawatis sab’i wa ma azlalna, wa rabbal aradinas sab’i wa ma aqlalna, wa rabbash-shayatini wa ma adlalna, wa rabbar riyahi wa ma zaraina, as’aluka khaira hadzihil qaryah wa khaira ahliha, wa khaira ma fiha, wa a’udzubika min sharriha wa sharri ahliha, wa sharri ma fiha.
O Allah, Lord of the seven heavens and all that they envelope, Lord of the seven earths and all that they carry, Lord of the devils and all whom they misguide, Lord of the winds and all whom they whisk away. I ask You for the goodness of this village, the goodness of its inhabitants and for all the goodness found within it and I take refuge with You from the evil of this village, the evil of its inhabitants and from all the evil found within it.
Hadith | Mustadrak Al-Hakim & An-Nasai
When entering a new city or town
Rabbi adkhilnee mudkhala sidqinw wa akhrijnee mukhraja sidqinw waj’al lee milladunka sultaanan naseeraa
In the name of Allah we enter, in the name of Allah we leave, and upon our Lord, we rely.
Hadith | Abu Dawud
May Allah grant us all safe travels and keep us close to Him through the journeys we embark on, Ameen! Explore our du’a hub and find out more about essential du’as here.
Success is not just wealth or riches. It transcends material wealth and worldly practices. As Muslims, we are urged to pursue success in our lives, whether through personal development, spiritual growth and our closeness to Allah, or even professional accomplishments.
Here are a few du’as for success in a range of areas in your life:
Du’as for Success
Recite the following du’as when generally seeking success from Allah (SWT).
For success in this world and the hereafter
Rabbana atina fiddunia hasanatan wa fil aakhirati hasanatan wa qina ‘azabannar
My Lord, aid me and do not aid against me, and grant me victory and do not grant victory over me, plan for me and do not plan against me, guide me and facilitate guidance for me, grant me victory over those who transgress against me.
Hadith | Tirmidhi & Abu Dawud
Du’as for Exam Success
Recite these du’as for guidance before or during exams:
When sitting an exam
Allahumma la sahla illa ma ja’altahu sahla, wa ‘anta taj’alul hazna idha shi’ta sahla.
اللهُمَّ لا سَهْلَ إلا مَا جَعَلتَهُ سَهْلا وَ أنتَ تَجْعَلُ الحزْنَ إذا شِئْتَ سَهْلا
O Allah, there is no ease except in what You make easy. If You wish, You can make the difficulty easy.
Hadith | Sahih Ibn Hibban
For memory and success when sitting an exam
[Note: The words at the beginning of the dua are practices based on experience, and not based on Quran or Hadith but the last two sections of wording are from Qur’an]
Allahumma inni astaudi’uka ma qara’tu wa ma hafiztu wa ma ta’allamtu, fardudhu li ilayya ‘inda haajati ilayh, innaka ‘ala kulli shai-in qadir, wa hasbunallahu wa ni’mal wakil.
O Allah! I entrust You with what I have read and what I have memorised and I have studied. Bring it back to me when I am in need of it. [Truly you have power over all things.] [Sufficient for us is Allah, and (He is) the best Disposer of affairs.]
Qur’an | Surah Ali-Imran | 3:26; 3:173
Du’a for Interview Success
The following du’a can be recited for confidence during an interview:
Rabbi ishrah lee sadree Wayassir lee amree. Wah lul uqdatam mil lisanee Yafqahu qawlee
O my Lord! Open for me my chest (grant me self-confidence, contentment, and boldness); Ease my task for me. And remove the impediment from my tongue, so people may understand my speech.
Qur’an | Surah At-Taha | 20:25-28
Du’a for Business and Job Success
Recite this du’a for success in your business or job:
Allahumma inni as’aluka ‘ilman nafi’an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa ‘amalan mutaqabbalan
By reciting du’as when waking up, Muslims can express gratitude to Allah (SWT) for the gift of a new day. We acknowledge that ultimately, everyone will return to Him, so it’s important to keep remembrance of Allah at the forefront of our minds.
Below are some du’as to recite upon waking up.
Du’a upon waking
Recite this du’a when you wake up from sleep:
Alhamdulillahilladhee ahyana ba’da ma amatana wa ilayhin-nushoor.
الحَمْـدُ لِلّهِ الّذي أَحْـيانا بَعْـدَ ما أَماتَـنا وَإليه النُّـشور
All praise belongs to Allah Who has restored us back to life after causing us to die; and to Him shall we return.
Hadith | Bukhari
Du’a for forgiveness and refuge from evil (The best dua for forgiveness)
The following du’a is commonly known as Sayidul Istighfaar – the leader of all repentance.
The Prophet (ﷺ) is reported as saying that the following supplication is a way for a believer to seek forgiveness from Allah.
He added:
If somebody recites it during the day with firm faith in it, and dies on the same day before the evening, he will be from the people of Paradise; and if somebody recites it at night with firm faith in it, and dies before the morning, he will be from the people of Paradise.
Hadith | Bukhari
Therefore, you should recite this du’a upon waking up:
Allahumma anta rabbi la ilaha illa anta, khalaqtani wa-ana ‘abduk, wa-ana ‘ala ‘ahdika wawa‘dika mas-tata‘t, a‘oothu bika min sharri ma sana‘t, aboo-o laka bini‘matika ‘alay, wa-aboo-o bithanbee, faghfir lee fa-innahu la yaghfiru-thunaba illa ant.
O Allah! You are my Rabb. There is no true god except You. You have created me, and I am Your slave, and I hold to Your Covenant as far as I can. I seek refuge in You from the evil of what I have done. I acknowledge the favours that You have bestowed upon me, and I confess my sins. Pardon me, for none but You has the power to pardon.
Du’a for protection from all forms of harm
The Prophet (ﷺ) said:
He who says in the morning and the evening of each day: ‘In the name of Allah with Whose Name there is protection against every kind of harm in the earth or in the heaven, and He is the All-Hearing and All- Knowing),’ nothing will harm him.
Hadith | Tirmidhi
Recite this supplication three times after waking:
Bismillahil-ladhi la yadurru ma’as-mihi shai’un fil-ardi wa la fis-sama’i, wa Huwas-Sami’ul-‘Alim.
بسم الله الذي لا يضر مع اسمه شيء في الأرض ولا في السماء وهو السميع العليم
In the Name of Allah with Whose Name there is protection against every kind of harm in the earth or in the heaven, and He is the All-Hearing and All- Knowing),’ nothing will harm him.
Du’a for the morning and evening
It was reported by Abu Dawood that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “There is no Muslim – or no person, or slave (of Allah) – who says, in the morning and evening: ‘Radhitu billahi Rabban wa bil-Islami dinan wa bi Muhammadin nabiyyan (I am content with Allah as my Lord, Islam as my religion and Muhammad as my Prophet),’ but he will have a promise from Allah to make him pleased on the Day of Resurrection”.
Recite this du’a three times when you wake up as follows:
Radhitu Billahi Rabba wabil-Islāmi dīnan wa bi-Muḥammadin nabiyyan.
I am pleased with Allah as Lord, with Islam as religion and with Muhammad (ﷺ) as my Prophet.
Hadith | Abu Dawud
Du’a for the morning
The following du’a should be recited to remember Allah in the morning:
As-bah-na wa as-ba-hal mulku lil-lahi rabbil-aa-la-mîn. Allahumma innî as’aluka khay-ra ha-zal-yawm, fat-ha-hu wa nas-ra-hu, wa nu-ra-hu wa bara-ka-ta-hu wa hu-da-hu, Wa aa-u-zu bika min shar-ri ma fîhi, wa shar-ri ma ba’-dah.
We have entered upon the morning, and the whole kingdom of Allah, too, has entered upon morning. Praise is due to Allah. There is none who has the right to be worshipped but Allah, the One who has no partner with Him. His is the Sovereignty and to Him is praise due and He is Potent over everything. My Lord, I beg of Thee good that lies in this day and good that follows it and I seek refuge in Thee from the evil that lies in this day and from the evil of that which follows it. My Lord, I seek refuge in Thee from sloth, from the evil of vanity. My Lord, I seek refuge in Thee from torment of the Hell-Fire and from torment of the grave.
Hadith | Abu Dawud
May Allah accept all our efforts, Ameen! Explore our du’a hub and find out more about essential du’as here.
Our health is a gift from Allah, and the Qur’an and Sunnah contain various prayers and du’as for health, maintaining our wellbeing or praying for recovery from illnesses.
In many hadiths, Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) used verses of the Qur’an and du’as to ask Allah to heal and cure his companions and himself of various illnesses.
These du’as serve not only as a way to ask Allah for physical healing, but also to provide strength during times of adversity.
Here are some du’as for health and healing:
Du’a to cure illness
It is Sunnah to read the 3 Quls (Surah al-Ikhlas, Surah al-Falaq and Surah an-Nas) three times in the morning and evening, three times before going to sleep, once after every Salāh, and when you are sick.
Say Bismillah before each surah and recite the following:
Surah al-Ikhlas
Qul Huwa-llāhu Aḥad. Allāhu-ṣ-Ṣamad. Lam yalid wa lam yūlad. Wa lam yakul-lahū kufuwan aḥad.
Say, He is Allah, the One, the Self-Sufficient Master, Who has not given birth and was not born, and to Whom no one is equal.
Surah al-Falaq
Qul aʿūdhu bi-Rabbi-l-falaq. Min sharri mā khalaq. Wa min sharri ghāsiqin idhā waqab. Wa min sharri-n-naffāthāti fi-l-ʿuqad. Wa min sharri ḥāsidin idhā ḥasad.
Say, I seek protection of the Lord of the daybreak, from the evil of what He has created, and from the evil of the darkening night when it settles, and from the evil of the blowers in knots, and from the evil of the envier when he envies.
Say, I seek protection of the Lord of mankind, the King of mankind, the God of mankind, from the evil of the whisperer who withdraws, who whispers in the hearts of mankind, whether they be Jinn or people.
A’ishah (RA), the third wife of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) narrates that whenever the Prophet (ﷺ) would become sick, he would recite [the last 3 Surahs of the Qur’an] and then blow over his body. She says:
“During his last illness from which he passed away, the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to blow over himself. But when his sickness intensified, I used to (recite and then) blow over him using his own hands because of their blessings.”
Hadith | Bukhari
In another hadith, it’s said that whenever anyone from his family would become ill, the Prophet (ﷺ) would blow over them with these three Surahs. [Hadith | Muslim]
Du’a for good health
It is recommended to recite the following du’a three times in the morning and evening, asking Allah for good physical health, in sight and in hearing.
Allahumma ‘Aafinee fee badani, Allahumma ‘Aafinee fee sam’ee, Allahumma ‘Aafinee fee basari, La ilaha illa Anta.
اللّهُـمَّ عافِـني في بَدَنـي ، اللّهُـمَّ عافِـني في سَمْـعي ، اللّهُـمَّ عافِـني في بَصَـري ، لا إلهَ إلاّ أَنْـتَ
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.
Du’a for health recovery
Surah Al-Fatihah is recommended as a form of ruqyah (healing through Qur’an). It is said that a companion of the Prophet (ﷺ) recited it over a scorpion bite which Allah then cured. The Prophet (ﷺ) smiled and asked him: “How did you know that Surah Al-Fatihah is ruqyah?” [Hadith | Sahih al-Bukhari].
O Allah, the Lord of mankind, remove the difficulty and bring about healing as You are the Healer. There is no healing except Your healing, a healing that will leave no ailment.
Alongside making dua for recovery and protection, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) also encouraged his followers to seek healing through other means such as reciting Qur’anic verses, using natural remedies, and seeking medical treatment.
Du’a when visiting the sick
When visiting someone who was sick, the Prophet (PBUH) would say:
La ba’sa tahurun insha’Allah
لَا بَأْسَ طَهُورٌ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ
No harm, (it will be a) purification (from sins), if Allah wills.
May Allah grant us all good health and swift recovery from illnesses, Ameen! Explore our du’a hub and find out more about essential du’as here.
Facing anxiety and worry can be a distressing time, and when faced with hardships, it’s important to remember:
Allah does not burden a soul beyond that it can bear.
Qur’an | Surah Baqarah | 2:286
Prayers should not be seen as a substitute to professional help, and here at Islamic Relief, we encourage those who are facing severe anxiety to seek guidance from professionals.
There are, however, some du’as you can recite when faced with anxiety.
Du’a for Anxiety
For relief from anxiety and sorrow, recite this du’a:
Allahumma innee a’uzubika min alhammi wal huzni wal ajzi wal kasli wal bukhli wal jubni wa dala’id dayni wa galabatir rijaal.
O Allah, I take refuge in you from anxiety and sorrow, weakness and laziness, miserliness and cowardice, the burden of debts and from being overpowered by men.
Hadith | Sahih Al-Bukhari
Du’a for Stress
During times of distress, you can recite the following:
Hasbunallahu wa ni’mal wakeel
حَسْبُنَا ٱللَّهُ وَنِعْمَ ٱلْوَكِيلُ
Allah is sufficient for us, and He is the best disposer of affairs.
Qur’an | Surah Ali-Imran | 3:173
Du’a for Depression
To dispel the gloom of depression, recite the following:
Allahumma Akhrijnee min adhulumaati ilaa annur
اللهم اخرجني من الظلمات إلى النور
Oh Allah take me out of darkness and into the light.
Du’a for Worry
When facing a difficult task, the following du’a can be recited:
La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah.
لَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِالله
There is no power or strength except with Allah.
Hadith | Ibn Majah
Anas bin Malik said when the Prophet (ﷺ) would be afflicted with a stressful trial, he would say:
O Ever-Living, O Self-Subsisting Sustainer of all, I seek help through Your mercy!
Hadith | Tirmidhi
Recite the du’a as follows:
Yaa Hayyu yaa Qayyum, bi-rahmatika astaghith.
يَا حَيُّ يَا قَيُّوْمُ بِرَحْمَتِكَ أَسْتَغِيْث
O Ever-Living, O Self-Subsisting Sustainer of all, I seek help through Your mercy.
Hadith | Ibn Majah
May Allah grant us all with Sabr (patience) through our trials and tribulations and grant us ease, Ameen! Explore our du’a hub and find out more about essential du’as here.
As we get ready for bed after a long day, it’s important to keep remembrance of Allah (SWT) at the forefront of our minds. This can be done by reciting various du’as for sleeping and waking.
It was reported that whenever the Prophet (ﷺ) lay down for sleep at night, he would place his (right) hand under his (right) cheek and supplicate: “Allahumma bismika amutu wa ahya. (O Allah, with Your name I die and I live).” And when he woke up, he would supplicate: “Al-hamdu lillahil-ladhee ahyana ba’da ma amatana, wa ilaihin-nushur. (All praise is due to Allah, who gave us life after causing us to die and to Him is the resurrection).” [Hadith | Al-Bukhari].
Here are some du’as for sleeping and waking:
Du’a Before Sleeping
Before you sleep, recite the following:
Allahumma bismika amutu wa ahya
اللَّهُمَّ بِاسْمِكَ أَمُوتُ وَأَحْيَا
O Allah, with Your name I die and I live.
Du’a for Peaceful Sleep
It was reported that when Khalid ibn al-Walid told Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), “I have nightmares,” the Prophet said to him:
“Say, ‘I seek refuge with the complete words of Allah from His anger and His punishment and the evil of His slaves, and from the evil suggestions of the shayatin and from their being present (at death).’
Hadith | Tirmidhi & Abu Dawud
Therefore, you should recite the following if you experience nightmares:
Qul audhu bi kalimati’ llahi’t-tammati min ghadabihi wa iqabihi wa sharri ibadihi wa min hamazati’ sh-shayatin wa an yahdurun.
I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from His anger and punishment, from the evil of His servants, and from the madness and appearance of devils.
Du’a for Difficulty Sleeping
If you find yourself tossing and turning during the night, this du’a can be recited:
Lā ilāha illallāhal-Wāḥidul-Qahhār. Rabbus-samāwāti wa ‘l-arḍi wa mā baynahumaal-`Azīzul-Ghaffār.
There is none worthy of worship but Allah, the One, the Victorious, Lord of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them, the All-Mighty, the All-Forgiving.
Du’a for forgiveness and refuge from evil
The Prophet (ﷺ) is reported as saying that the following supplication is a way for a believer to seek forgiveness from Allah.
He added:
If somebody recites it during the day with firm faith in it, and dies on the same day before the evening, he will be from the people of Paradise; and if somebody recites it at night with firm faith in it, and dies before the morning, he will be from the people of Paradise.
Hadith | Bukhari
Therefore, you should recite this du’a before sleeping:
Allahumma anta rabbi la ilaha illa anta, khalaqtani wa-ana ‘abduk, wa-ana ‘ala ‘ahdika wawa‘dika mas-tata‘t, a‘oothu bika min sharri ma sana‘t, aboo-o laka bini‘matika ‘alay, wa-aboo-o bithanbee, faghfir lee fa-innahu la yaghfiru-thunaba illa ant.
O Allah! You are my Rabb. There is no true god except You. You have created me, and I am Your slave, and I hold to Your Covenant as far as I can. I seek refuge in You from the evil of what I have done. I acknowledge the favours that You have bestowed upon me, and I confess my sins. Pardon me, for none but You has the power to pardon.
Du’a for protection from harm
The Prophet (ﷺ) said:
He who says in the morning and the evening of each day: ‘In the name of Allah with Whose Name there is protection against every kind of harm in the earth or in the heaven, and He is the All-Hearing and All- Knowing),’ nothing will harm him.
Hadith | Tirmidhi
Recite this supplication three times before sleeping:
Bismillahil-ladhi la yadurru ma’as-mihi shai’un fil-ardi wa la fis-sama’i, wa Huwas-Sami’ul-‘Alim.
بسم الله الذي لا يضر مع اسمه شيء في الأرض ولا في السماء وهو السميع العليم
In the Name of Allah with Whose Name there is protection against every kind of harm in the earth or in the heaven, and He is the All-Hearing and All- Knowing),’ nothing will harm him.
Du’a for the morning and evening
It was reported by Abu Dawood that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:
There is no Muslim – or no person, or slave (of Allah) – who says, in the morning and evening: ‘Radhitu billahi Rabban wa bil-Islami dinan wa bi Muhammadin nabiyyan (I am content with Allah as my Lord, Islam as my religion and Muhammad as my Prophet),’ but he will have a promise from Allah to make him pleased on the Day of Resurrection.
Hadith | Ibn Majah
Recite this du’a three times before you go to sleep as follows:
Radhitu Billahi Rabba wabil-Islāmi dīnan wa bi-Muḥammadin nabiyyan.
As Muslims, we often seek protection from Allah (SWT) in different aspects of life. We ask Allah to safeguard us against all forms of harm, evil and danger, and make various du’as for protection.
Allah is Al-Muhaymin (ٱلْمُهَيْمِنُ), meaning the one who ensures wellbeing and protection over His creation.
Here are a few du’as and supplications you can recite to seek protection.
Du’as for Protection
There are some du’as we can recite when seeking protection from general harm. These can be for a range of situations including:
When seeking protection from evil
A’udhu billahi minash-shaytanir-rajim
أعوذ بالله من الشيطان الرجيم
I seek refuge in Allah from Satan the accursed.
Protection from evil eye
It is recommended that individuals recite du’as for protection from the evil eye regularly, seeking Allah’s help and healing in times of need.
Rabbi ‘a`outhubika min hamazaatish-shayaateeni, wa ‘a`outhu bika rabbi ‘ay-yahdhuroon.
My Lord! I seek refuge with You from the whisperings (suggestions) of the Shayatin (devils). And I seek refuge with You, My Lord! lest they may attend (or come near) me.
Qur’an | Surah Al-Mu’minūn | 23:97-98
Protection from calamities
This du’a can be recited for protection against calamities, asking Allah to help us through any crisis:
Allah humma‘h fathny min bayne yaday wa min khalfi, wa‘an yameeny wa ‘an shimaly, wa min fawqi, wa a’uthu bi ‘athamatika an ughtaala min tahty.
O Allah protect me from my front, behind me, from my right and my left, and from above me, and I seek refuge in Your Magnificence from being taken unaware from beneath me.
Hadith | Ibn Majah
Du’as for Protection from Illness
According to Abu Dawud, the Prophet (peace be upon him) used to supplicate this du’a for protection from illness. This du’a carries an important reminder that our refuge is always in Allah (SWT):
Allah humma inni a’udhu bika minal-barasi, wal-jununi, wal-judhaami, wa min sayyi’il-asqaami
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from leprosy, insanity, elephantiasis, and the worst of diseases.
Hadith | Abu Dawud
It is also narrated that Aisha, the third wife of the Prophet (PBUH) said that when anyone among them had an illness, the Prophet would rub the area of the pain and recite the following du’a:
اللَّهُمَّ ربَّ النَّاسِ ، أَذْهِب الْبَأسَ ، واشْفِ ، أَنْتَ الشَّافي لا شِفَاءَ إِلاَّ شِفَاؤُكَ ، شِفاءً لا يُغَادِرُ سقَماً
O Allah, Lord of mankind, do away with my suffering. Heal (me) as You are the only Healer and there is no cure except that of Yours, it is that which leaves no ailment behind.
Hadith | Sahih Al-Bukhari
May Allah forgive us all for our shortcomings and make us among the righteous people, Ameen! Explore our du’a hub and find out more about essential du’as here.
During the month of Ramadan, Muslims fast from the hours between sunrise to sunset, refraining from eating, drinking and looking to better ourselves in this blessed month for the sake of Allah (SWT). There are various du’as for fasting which we recite during this month.
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:
There are three whose du’as are not rejected: a just ruler, the fasting person when he breaks his fast and the prayer of the oppressed person.
Hadith | Tirmidhi
While fasting and breaking our fast, it’s important to remember our reasons for doing it, and increase our remembrance of Allah.
Below are some du’as for fasting.
Du’a for breaking fast
As mentioned, the du’a of the fasting person at the time of breaking their fast is not rejected. It’s important to take this opportunity during Iftar time to put aside a few minutes to praise Allah and make sincere du’a.
When breaking your fast, you can recite the following du’a:
Dhahabadh-dhama’, wabtillatil ‘urooq, wa thabatal ajru inshaa’Allah.
