SUPPLICATIONS(Duas) TO ALLAH EACH DAY TO EVERY MUSLIM: A QUICK OVERVIEW

 

        Dua (Supplication) is one of the most effective worshipping acts a believer can offer Allah as His servant. All Muslims should offer dua throughout their entire day as encouraged by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). If you're a new Muslim or an established Muslim wanting to enhance your daily practice of dua, then using these necessary supplications will help keep you in connection with your faith.

Why Is It Important to Make Daily Duas?

        Dua allows us to maintain constant awareness and connection to Allah, and thus keep a sense of humility, thankfulness, and blessedness with our daily lives. All Islamic supplications contain the basic and comprehensive supplications for every aspect of life from waking until sleeping.

1.     Thanking Allah for Giving Us Life

Arabic: الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِينَ أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ أَمَاتَنَا إِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ

Transliteration of Arabic Text: Alhamdu lillahil-ladhi ahyana ba'da ma amatana wa ilayhin-nushur

Translation of Arabic Text: "To thee, O Allah, be gratitude for restoring us from death to Life and we look forward to You for the ultimate return of Life."

 

2.     We Acknowledge All that Allah has Granted Us

Arabic: أَصْبَحْنَا وَأَصْبَحَ الْمُلْكُ لِلَّهِ

Transliteration of Arabic Text: Asbahna wa asbahal-mulku lillah

Translation of Arabic Text: "With this New Day, all Possession is to God."

 

3.     Blessing Before Eating

Arabic: بِسْمِ اللَّهِ

Transliteration of Arabic Text: Bismillah

Translation of Arabic Text: "In the Name of God."

 

4.     Gratitude After Eating

Arabic: الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَطْعَمَنَا وَسَقَانَا وَجَعَلَنَا مُسْلِمِينَ

Transliteration of Arabic Text: Alhamdu lillahil-ladhi at'amana wa saqana wa ja'alana muslimeen

Translation of Arabic Text: "To You, O Allah, we thank you for providing us with sustenance and nourishment and making us Muslims."

5.      When entering the home

Arabic: بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَلَجْنَا وَبِسْمِ اللَّهِ خَرَجْنَا وَعَلَى اللَّهِ رَبِّنَا تَوَكَّلْنَا

Transliteration: Bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'alallahi rabbina tawakkalna

Translation: "In the name of Allah, we enter; in the name of Allah, we leave; and upon Allah, our Lord, we place our reliance."

6.      When leaving the home

Arabic: بِسْمِ اللَّهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللَّهِ

Transliteration: Bismillahi, tawakkaltu 'alallah

Translation: "In the name of Allah, I place all of my trust in Allah."

 

7.     When entering the bathroom

Arabic: اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْخُبُثِ وَالْخَبَائِثِ

Transliteration: Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-khubthi wal-khaba'ith

Translation: "O Allah! I seek Your refuge from all evil and from all evil spirits."

 

8.     When leaving the bathroom

Arabic: غُفْرَانَكَ

Transliteration: Ghufranaka

Translation: "I seek Your forgiveness."

 

9.     Seeking protection

Arabic: أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ

Transliteration: A'udhu billahi min ash-shaytanir-rajim

10.  During Difficulties

Arabic: حَسْبُنَا اللَّهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيلُ

Transliteration: ḥasbunallāh wa-niʿmal-wakīl

Translation: "Allah is sufficient for us, and He is the best disposer of afairs."

11. During Easy Times

Arabic:اللَّهُمَّ لَا سَهْلَ إِلَّا مَا جَعَلْتَهُ سَهْلًا

Transliteration: Allāhumma lā-sahl illā mā jaʿaltahu sahl

Translation: "O Allah, there is no ease except in what You make easy."

Evening Duas

12.  Evening Remembrance

Arabic: أَمْسَيْنَا وَأَمْسَى الْمُلْكُ لِلَّهِ

Transliteration: Amsaynā wa amsā al-mulku lillāh

Translation: "The evening has come, and all dominion is Allah's."

13.  Before Sleeping

Arabic: بِاسْمِكَ اللَّهُمَّ أَمُوتُ وَأَحْيَا

Transliteration: Bismik Allāhumma amūtu wa-aḥyā

Translation: "in Your name, O Allah, I die and I live."

14. Seeking Forgiveness

Arabic: أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ

Transliteration: Astaghfirullāh

Translation: "I ask Allah to forgive me."

15.  Expressing Gratitude –

When you express gratitude for what you have received from Allah. "Alhamdulillah" in Arabic means "All praise is for Allah."

 

16. When Something Good Happens –

"Masha'Allah" means "What Allah has willed." Use this phrase whenever someone tells you something good about them-self or something good about someone else.

 

17. For Future Plans –

"Insha'Allah" means "If Allah wills." Use this statement whenever you are discussing your future plans and intentions.

 

18. Responding to Good News –

"Allahu Akbar! May Allah make it a source of great happiness for you.": (Expressing awe and making a personal dua).

Tips for making Dua a regular part of your life:

·         Start small. Don't try to do everything at once; start with just a few Dua's and gradually add more to your daily routine.

·         Use reminders. Set up a reminder on your phone for specific Dua's at certain times of the day.

·         Study the meaning. Knowing the meanings of what you are saying helps make your Dua's easier to remember.

·         Be consistent. If you forget sometimes, just keep trying to do it again. Consistency is the most important part of Dua practice, not perfection.

·         Teach your family. Share the Dua's with your spouse and children, so you can all learn and do Dua together

·         Keep a Dua journal. Write down the Dua's you like and also keep track of how many you have learned.

The Power of Sincere Dua It is to be remembered that Allah loves to hear His servants. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) added that the weapon of the believer is the dua. Sincere supplication with Allah makes your bond stronger whether you are requesting something or something or requesting forgiveness or protection. These basic duas have the potential of making your daily routine a worship unto itself. Including them in your life will help you to be more conscious, tranquil, and connected to your religion during the day. Final Thoughts It is a process, not a place, to learn and practice these daily duas. You should be tolerant of yourself until you memorize them and make them a habit. Earnestness and regularity in your worship is the greatest thing. May Allah forgive our prayers and open our eyes to know Allah by day and night. Ameen.

What are your most favorite daily duas?

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