Duas

Question 1

For Guidance and Wisdom

Answer 1

“O Allah, guide me to the straight path, help me make good choices, and grant me wisdom in all my decisions.”

Question 2

For Forgiveness and Mercy

Answer 2

For Forgiveness and Mercy
“O Allah, forgive my shortcomings, have mercy on my soul, and cleanse my heart of all wrongdoings.”

Question 3

For Protection
“O Allah, protect me, my family, and my loved ones from harm, evil, and hardship, both seen and unseen.”

Answer 3

For Protection
“O Allah, protect me, my family, and my loved ones from harm, evil, and hardship, both seen and unseen.”

Question 4

For Gratitude and Contentment
“O Allah, thank You for all the blessings in my life. Fill my heart with contentment, peace, and joy.”

Answer 4

For Gratitude and Contentment
“O Allah, thank You for all the blessings in my life. Fill my heart with contentment, peace, and joy.”

Question 5

For Strength and Patience
“O Allah, grant me patience in trials, strength in weakness, and steadfastness in my faith.”

Answer 5

For Strength and Patience
“O Allah, grant me patience in trials, strength in weakness, and steadfastness in my faith.”

Question 6

For Health and Well-being
“O Allah, grant me good health, a sound mind, and a strong heart. Heal those who are suffering and ease their pain.”

Answer 6

For Health and Well-being
“O Allah, grant me good health, a sound mind, and a strong heart. Heal those who are suffering and ease their pain.”

Question 7

For Success and Barakah
“O Allah, bless my efforts, grant me success in my work, and fill my life with barakah in time, wealth, and knowledge.”

Answer 7

For Success and Barakah
“O Allah, bless my efforts, grant me success in my work, and fill my life with barakah in time, wealth, and knowledge.”

Question 8

When leaving the home

Answer 8

When Leaving the Home

Arabic: بِسْمِ اللهِ، تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللهِ، وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللهِ
Transliteration: Bismillah, tawakkaltu ‘alallahi, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah
Meaning: In the name of Allah, I place my trust in Allah, and there is no might nor power except with Allah.

Question 9

Waking up

Answer 9

1. Upon Waking Up

Arabic: الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ
Transliteration: Alhamdulillahil-ladhi ahyana ba’da ma amatana wa ilayhin-nushoor
Meaning: Praise be to Allah who gave us life after causing us to die, and to Him is the resurrection.

Question 10

2. Before Eating

Arabic: بِسْمِ اللَّهِ
Transliteration: Bismillah
Meaning: In the name of Allah.

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3. After Eating

Arabic: الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَطْعَمَنَا وَسَقَانَا وَجَعَلَنَا مُسْلِمِينَ
Transliteration: Alhamdulillahil-ladhi at’amana wa saqana wa ja’alna muslimeen
Meaning: Praise be to Allah who fed us, gave us drink, and made us Muslims.

Question 11

4. Entering the Mosque

Arabic: اللَّهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ
Transliteration: Allahumma iftah li abwaba rahmatika
Meaning: O Allah, open for me the doors of Your mercy.

Question 12

5. Leaving the Mosque

Arabic: اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ فَضْلِكَ
Transliteration: Allahumma inni as’aluka min fadlik
Meaning: O Allah, I ask You for Your bounty.

Question 13

7. Upon Hearing Good News

Arabic: الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ عَلَى كُلِّ حَالٍ
Transliteration: Alhamdulillah ‘ala kulli hal
Meaning: Praise be to Allah in every situation.

Question 14

Sneezing

Answer 14

1. What the Person Sneezing Says

Arabic: الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ
Transliteration: Alhamdulillah
Meaning: Praise be to Allah.

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2. What Others Say in Response

Arabic: يَرْحَمُكَ اللَّهُ
Transliteration: Yarhamukallah
Meaning: May Allah have mercy on you.

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3. What the Person Sneezing Replies to the Response

Arabic: يَهْدِيكُمُ اللَّهُ وَيُصْلِحُ بَالَكُمْ
Transliteration: Yahdeekumul-lahu wa yuslihu balakum
Meaning: May Allah guide you and set your affairs straight.

Question 15

1. Dua for Marriage (Before/At Nikah)

Arabic: رَبَّنَا هَبْ لَنَا مِنْ أَزْوَاجِنَا وَذُرِّيَّاتِنَا قُرَّةَ أَعْيُنٍ وَاجْعَلْنَا لِلْمُتَّقِينَ إِمَامًا
Transliteration: Rabbana hablana min azwajina wa dhurriyyatina qurrata a’yunin waj’alna lilmuttaqeena imama
Meaning: Our Lord, grant us from among our spouses and offspring comfort to our eyes and make us leaders for the righteous.