Authentic Duas from the
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Rabbana Atina fid-Dunya Hasanah (Comprehensive Dua for Good in Both Worlds)
رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ
Rabbanā ātinā fī l-dunyā ḥasanatan wa-fī l-ākhirati ḥasanatan wa-qinā ‘adhāba l-nār
Rabbana Atina fid-Dunya Hasanah (Comprehensive Dua for Good in Both Worlds)
The most frequently recited supplication of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ according to Anas ibn Malik (RA). It encompasses all worldly welfare (health, sustenance, righteous family, peace) and all eternal bliss (forgiveness, safety from the Hellfire, Paradise).
رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ
Rabbanā ātinā fī l-dunyā ḥasanatan wa-fī l-ākhirati ḥasanatan wa-qinā ‘adhāba l-nār
The word "Ḥasanah" (حَسَنَة) in Arabic is an all-inclusive term. In the worldly context, classical scholars such as Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi noted it includes lawful sustenance, beneficial knowledge, a righteous spouse, good health, and peace of mind. In the Hereafter, Ḥasanah means ease during the Reckoning, entry into Jannat al-Firdaws, and looking upon the Countenance of Allah. "Wa-qinā ‘adhāb an-nār" seeks divine shielding from spiritual destruction.
Anas (RA) reported: "The supplication the Prophet ﷺ made most frequently was: Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanah..." (Sahih al-Bukhari 4522, Sahih Muslim 2690). Reciting it during Tawaf, after Salah, and during any moment of acceptance brings comprehensive barakah.
Sayyid al-Istighfar (The Master Supplication for Forgiveness)
The supreme pinnacle of asking for forgiveness taught by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It establishes pure monotheism, acknowledges servantship, confesses divine favors, and humbles oneself with total admission of shortcoming.
اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ رَبِّي لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ، خَلَقْتَنِي وَأَنَا عَبْدُكَ، وَأَنَا عَلَى عَهْدِكَ وَوَعْدِكَ مَا اسْتَطَعْتُ، أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا صَنَعْتُ، أَبُوءُ لَكَ بِنِعْمَتِكَ عَلَيَّ، وَأَبُوءُ لَكَ بِذَنْبِي فَاغْفِرْ لِي فَإِنَّهُ لَا يَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوبَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ
Allāhumma anta Rabbī lā ilāha illā anta, khalaqtanī wa-anā ‘abduka, wa-anā ‘alā ‘ahdika wa-wa‘dika ma-staṭa‘tu, a‘ūdhu bika min sharri mā ṣana‘tu, abū’u laka bi-ni‘matika ‘alayya, wa-abū’u laka bi-dhanbī fa-ghfir lī fa-innahu lā yaghfiru l-dhunūba illā anta
Imam Ibn al-Qayyim highlighted that this Dua combines five essential pillars of repentance: Tawhid (Oneness of Allah), Uboodiyyah (servitude), recognition of divine covenants, profound gratitude for blessings, and sincere repentance for flaws. The phrase "Abū’u" (أَبُوءُ) indicates returning to Allah with utter honesty, holding divine grace on one shoulder and human deficiency on the other.
The Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever recites it during the day with firm faith and dies before evening will be among the people of Paradise; and whoever recites it at night with firm faith and dies before morning will be among the people of Paradise." (Sahih al-Bukhari 6306).
Ayat e Karima — Dua of Prophet Yunus (AS) in Distress
The cry of Prophet Yunus (Jonah) AS from the darkness of the whale belly in the depths of the ocean. It combines the affirmation of Tawhid, the glorification of Allah above all shortcomings, and the confession of one’s own wrongdoing.
لَّا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا أَنتَ سُبْحَانَكَ إِنِّي كُنتُ مِنَ الظَّالِمِينَ
Lā ilāha illā anta subḥānaka innī kuntu mina l-ẓālimīn
Subḥānaka (سُبْحَانَكَ) purifies Allah from any injustice, signifying that whatever trial afflicts the servant is never unjust on Allah’s part, but a result of human imperfection. Acknowledging "innī kuntu mina l-ẓālimīn" lifts the veil of arrogance and attracts instant divine mercy and relief from severe hardships.
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ declared: "No Muslim supplicates with this prayer for anything whatsoever except that Allah answers him." (Jami‘ at-Tirmidhi 3505; Sunan an-Nasa’i al-Kubra 10492). Verified as Sahih by Al-Albani.
Dua for Parents (Mercy and Kindness in Old Age)
The divine prayer prescribed in the Quran to lower the wing of humility and pray for boundless mercy for one’s mother and father, recalling their tender care during childhood.
رَّبِّ ارْحَمْهُمَا كَمَا رَبَّيَانِي صَغِيرًا
Rabbi r-ḥamhumā kamā rabbayānī ṣaghīrā
The root R-B-W in "rabbayānī" (رَبَّيَانِي) implies holistic cultivation—physical, spiritual, and emotional care requiring patience and self-sacrifice. Praying for Allah’s Rahmah (Mercy) repays their sleepless nights with eternal divine compassion.
Abu Hurairah (RA) reported that the Prophet ﷺ said: "When a person dies, all their deeds end except three: continuous charity, beneficial knowledge, or a righteous child who prays for them." (Sahih Muslim 1631).
Rabbi Zidni ‘Ilma (Dua for Growth in Knowledge and Wisdom)
The only worldly or spiritual asset Allah directly commanded His noble Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to pray for an increase in is knowledge (‘Ilm).
رَّبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا
Rabbi zidnī ‘ilmā
‘Ilm in Islamic theology refers to authentic understanding of the Creator, His divine laws, revelation, and beneficial insight that translates directly into righteous action and humility.
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: "Whoever travels a path in search of knowledge, Allah makes easy for him a path to Paradise." (Sahih Muslim 2699).
Dua of Prophet Musa (AS) for Ease, Courage, and Eloquent Speech
Supplicated by Prophet Musa (Moses) AS when commanded to confront Pharaoh. It asks for emotional tranquility, the unwinding of obstacles, and clarity of articulation.
رَبِّ اشْرَحْ لِي صَدْرِي وَيَسِّرْ لِي أَمْرِي وَاحْلُلْ عُقْدَةً مِّن لِّسَانِي يَفْقَهُوا قَوْلِي
Rabbi-shraḥ lī ṣadrī, wa-yassir lī amrī, wa-ḥlul ‘uqdatam-min lisānī, yafqahū qawlī
Expanding the chest ("Sharh as-Sadr") signifies spiritual fortitude, tolerance, and liberation from anxiety. Unknotting the tongue allows truth to penetrate the hearts of listeners clearly.
Revealed in Surah Ta-Ha verses 25-28, this prayer was answered immediately by Allah: "You have been granted your request, O Moses." (20:36). Ideal for public speaking, exams, interviews, and interpersonal conflicts.
Dua for Protection from Anxiety, Grief, Weakness, and Debt
A daily shield taught by the Prophet ﷺ against eight crippling psychological, physical, and financial burdens.
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ، وَالْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ، وَالْبُخْلِ وَالْجُبْنِ، وَضَلَعِ الدَّيْنِ، وَغَلَبَةِ الرِّجَالِ
Allāhumma innī a‘ūdhu bika mina l-hammi wa-l-ḥazani, wa-l-‘ajzi wa-l-kasali, wa-l-bukhli wa-l-jubni, wa-ḍala‘i l-dayni, wa-ghalabati l-rijāl
Scholars note that Al-Hamm (الْهَمّ) is anxiety regarding upcoming uncertainties, while Al-Ḥazan (الْحَزَن) is grief over past losses. Al-‘Ajz (الْعَجْز) is the inability to act despite wanting to, while Al-Kasal (الْكَسَل) is having capacity but lacking motivation.
Anas ibn Malik (RA) reported: "I used to serve the Messenger of Allah ﷺ whenever he stayed at home, and I repeatedly heard him supplicating with these words." (Sahih al-Bukhari 2893, 6363).
Ya Muqallibal Quloob (Dua for Steadfastness of Heart in Faith)
The supplication recited constantly by the Prophet ﷺ to safeguard the human heart from deviance, cynicism, and loss of faith.
يَا مُقَلِّبَ الْقُلُوبِ ثَبِّتْ قَلْبِي عَلَى دِينِكَ
Yā Muqalliba l-qulūbi thabbit qalbī ‘alā dīnik
The Arabic word for heart, "Qalb" (قَلْب), stems from the root indicating frequent flipping and changing. The hearts of humanity are between two of the fingers of the Most Merciful; He turns them as He wills (Sahih Muslim 2654). Supplicating with this divine name anchors spiritual steadfastness.
Umm Salamah (RA) was asked: "What was the supplication the Messenger of Allah ﷺ made most frequently in your house?" She replied: "Ya Muqallibal Quloob..." (Jami‘ at-Tirmidhi 3522).
Bismillahilladhi La Yadurru (Morning & Evening Shield Against Harm)
A powerful protective formula against any sudden affliction, poison, disease, or evil in the heavens and the earth.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الَّذِي لَا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فِي السَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ
Bismi-llāhi-lladhī lā yaḍurru ma‘a-smihī shay’un fī l-arḍi wa-lā fī l-samā’i wa-huwa l-Samī‘u l-‘Alīm
Invoking Allah’s sacred Name serves as an impenetrable celestial fortress. Knowing He is As-Sami‘ (hears all appeals) and Al-‘Alim (knows every hidden threat) dispels terror and instills peace.
Uthman ibn ‘Affan (RA) reported that the Prophet ﷺ said: "Any servant who recites it three times in the morning and three times in the evening will not be harmed by anything." (Sunan Abu Dawud 5088; Jami‘ at-Tirmidhi 3388).
Dua for Guidance, God-Consciousness, Chastity, and Self-Sufficiency
A concise supplication capturing the four foundations of a noble, protected, and independent Islamic life.
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْهُدَى وَالتُّقَى وَالْعَفَافَ وَالْغِنَى
Allāhumma innī as’aluka l-hudā wa-l-tuqā wa-l-‘afāfa wa-l-ghinā
Al-Huda is clarity of the straight path; At-Tuqa is living with awe of Allah; Al-‘Afaf is moral safeguarding and modesty; Al-Ghina is richness of the heart and freedom from relying on people.
Narrated by Abdullah ibn Mas‘ud (RA): "The Prophet ﷺ used to supplicate with these four gems..." (Sahih Muslim 2721).
Dua for Sickness and Healing (Ruqyah of the Prophet ﷺ)
The supplication recited by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ when visiting the sick or treating ailments by placing his blessed right hand over the patient.
اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ النَّاسِ، أَذْهِبِ الْبَاسَ، اشْفِ أَنْتَ الشَّافِي، لَا شِفَاءَ إِلَّا شِفَاؤُكَ، شِفَاءً لَا يُغَادِرُ سَقَمًا
Allāhumma Rabba l-nās, adhhibi l-ba’s, ishfi anta l-Shāfī, lā shifā’a illā shifā’uka, shifā’an lā yughādiru saqamā
Recognizing Ash-Shafi (The Absolute Healer) aligns medical remedies with divine decree. Asking for a cure that "leaves no illness behind" seeks complete eradication of physical, mental, and relapse symptoms.
‘Aisha (RA) narrated that whenever Allah’s Messenger ﷺ visited an ailing person or when an ailment was brought to him, he wiped with his right hand and recited this prayer. (Sahih al-Bukhari 5743; Sahih Muslim 2191).
Dua for Leaving the House (Divine Protection and Guidance)
Recited when crossing the threshold of one’s home to entrust oneself into Allah’s care, upon which angels proclaim safety and devils flee.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللَّهِ، وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللَّهِ
Bismillāh, tawakkaltu ‘alā-llāh, wa-lā ḥawla wa-lā quwwata illā billāh
Tawakkul is conscious reliance on Allah while taking natural steps. "La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah" surrenders all autonomy to the Creator, acknowledging that not a single movement occurs without His permission.
The Prophet ﷺ said: "When a man goes out of his house and says this, it is said to him: ‘You have been guided, defended and protected,’ and the devils turn away from him." (Sunan Abu Dawud 5095; Jami‘ at-Tirmidhi 3426).