Essential Islamic Duas

What is Dua?

Dua (supplication) is one of the most powerful tools a believer has. It is a direct means of communicating with Allah ﷻ. It reflects our dependence, humility, and recognition of Allah's mercy and power.

How to Make Dua

Begin with praise of Allah and sending blessings on the Prophet ﷺ.
Raise your hands humbly and face the Qiblah if possible.
Use the beautiful Names of Allah when asking.
Be sincere and specific in your requests.
Repeat your dua and show persistence without haste.
Always have hope and certainty that Allah will respond.

Inspired by Shaykh Yasir Qadhi's book, "Dua: The Weapon of the Believer"

اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ رَبِّي لا إِلَهَ إِلا أَنْتَ خَلَقْتَنِي وَأَنَا عَبْدُكَ

Allahumma anta Rabbi la ilaha illa anta, khalaqtani wa ana ‘abduka...

O Allah, You are my Lord, there is no deity except You. You created me and I am Your servant...

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ

Allahumma inni a‘udhu bika minal-hammi wal-hazan...

O Allah, I seek refuge in You from worry and grief...

رَبِّ اشْرَحْ لِي صَدْرِي * وَيَسِّرْ لِي أَمْرِي

Rabbi ishrah li sadri * wa yassir li amri...

My Lord, expand for me my chest [with assurance] * And ease for me my task...

اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْ فِي قَلْبِي نُورًا وَفِي بَصَرِي نُورًا

Allahumma aj‘al fi qalbi nooran wa fi basari nooran...

O Allah, place light in my heart and light in my sight...

اللَّهُمَّ اكْفِنِي بِحَلالِكَ عَنْ حَرَامِكَ

Allahumma ikfini bihalalika ‘an haramika...

O Allah, suffice me with what You have made lawful instead of what You have made unlawful...

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْهُدَى وَالتُّقَى وَالْعَفَافَ وَالْغِنَى

Allahumma inni as’aluka al-huda wa at-tuqa wa al-‘afafa wa al-ghina

O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and self-sufficiency.

اللَّهُمَّ اهْدِنِي وَسَدِّدْنِي

Allahumma ihdini wa saddidni

O Allah, guide me and keep me steadfast.

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ

Allahumma inni a’udhu bika min zawali ni‘matika

O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the loss of Your blessing.

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ جَهْدِ الْبَلَاءِ وَدَرَكِ الشَّقَاءِ وَسُوءِ الْقَضَاءِ

Allahumma inni a’udhu bika min jahdil-bala’i wa darakish-shaqa’i wa su’il-qada’i

O Allah, I seek refuge in You from severe trials, reaching a miserable fate, and a bad decree.

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ وَالْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ

Allahumma inni a‘udhu bika minal-hammi wal-hazan wal-‘ajzi wal-kasal

O Allah, I seek refuge in You from anxiety, grief, weakness, and laziness.

رَبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا

Rabbi zidni ‘ilma

My Lord, increase me in knowledge.

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ نَفْسًا مُطْمَئِنَّةً

Allahumma inni as’aluka nafsan mutma’innah

O Allah, I ask You for a soul that is content.

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْفَقْرِ وَالْقِلَّةِ وَالذِّلَّةِ

Allahumma inni a’udhu bika minal-faqri wal-qillati wadh-dhillah

O Allah, I seek refuge in You from poverty, scarcity, and humiliation.

رَبِّ هَبْ لِي مِنْ لَدُنكَ ذُرِّيَّةً طَيِّبَةً

Rabbi hab li min ladunka dhurriyyatan tayyibah

My Lord, grant me from Yourself a good offspring.

اللَّهُمَّ أَصْلِحْ لِي دِينِي الَّذِي هُوَ عِصْمَةُ أَمْرِي

Allahumma aslih li deeni alladhi huwa ‘ismatu amri

O Allah, rectify for me my religion which is the safeguard of my affairs.