Very powerful Dua's Supplications.
Dua from the Qur'an.
The list of Duas with the transliteration.
1. Dua for Repentance (Prophet Adam)
The prayer offered after Adam and Hawa (Eve) realized their mistake, seeking Allah's mercy.
رَبَّنَا ظَلَمْنَآ أَنفُسَنَا وَإِن لَّمْ تَغْفِرْ لَنَا وَتَرْحَمْنَا لَنَكُونَنَّ مِنَ ٱلْخَٰسِرِينَ
Transliteration: Rabbana thalamna anfusana wa-in lam taghfir lana watarhamna lanakoonanna mina al-khasireen.
Translation: "Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves, and if You do not forgive us and have mercy upon us, we will surely be among the losers."
— Surah Al-A'raf 7:23
2. Dua for Distress (Prophet Yunus)
The "Dua Yunus" recited while he was in the belly of the whale; it is known for removing grief and hardship.
لَّآ إِلَٰهَ إِلَّآ أَنتَ سُبْحَٰنَكَ إِنِّى كُنتُ مِنَ ٱلظَّٰلِمِينَ
Transliteration: La ilaha illa anta subhanaka inni kuntu mina ath-thalimeen.
Translation: "There is no deity except You; exalted are You. Indeed, I have been of the wrongdoers."
— Surah Al-Anbya 21:87
Note: The Prophet ﷺ said that whoever makes a request after reciting this, Allah will accept it. Jami` at-Tirmidhi, 3505.
3. Dua for Ease & Speech (Prophet Musa)
Musa (Moses) recited this when commanded to face Pharaoh, asking for clarity and strength.
رَبِّ ٱشْرَحْ لِى صَدْرِى وَيَسِّرْ لِىٓ أَمْرِى وَٱحْلُلْ عُقْدَةً مِّن لِّسَانِى يَفْقَهُوا۟ قَوْلِى
Transliteration: Rabbi ishrahl lee sadree, Wayassir lee amree, Wahlul 'uqdatan min lisanee, Yafqahoo qawlee.
Translation: "My Lord, expand for me my breast [with assurance] and ease for me my task and untie the knot from my tongue that they may understand my speech."
— Surah Ta-Ha [20:25-28]
4. Dua for Success in Both Worlds
One of the most comprehensive and frequently recited Duas in the Quran.
رَبَّنَآ ءَاتِنَا فِى ٱلدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِى ٱلْءَاخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ ٱلنَّارِ
Transliteration: Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa-fil-akhirati hasanatan waqina 'athaban-nar.
Translation: "Our Lord, give us in this world [that which is] good and in the Hereafter [that which is] good and protect us from the punishment of the Fire."
— Surah Al-Baqarah [2:201]
5. Dua for Patience & Firmness
Recited by the believers when facing a daunting trial or enemy.
رَبَّنَآ أَفْرِغْ عَلَيْنَا صَبْرًا وَثَبِّتْ أَقْدَامَنَا وَٱنصُرْنَا عَلَى ٱلْقَوْمِ ٱلْكَٰفِرِينَ
Transliteration: Rabbana afrigh 'alayna sabran wathabbit aqdamana wansurna 'alal-qawmil-kafireen.
Translation: "Our Lord, pour upon us patience and plant firmly our feet and give us victory over the disbelieving people."
— Surah Al-Baqarah [2:250]
6. Dua for Family & Progeny
A beautiful prayer for a righteous and peaceful household.
رَبَّنَا هَبْ لَنَا مِنْ أَزْوَٰجِنَا وَذُرِّيَّٰتِنَا قُرَّةَ أَعْيُنٍ وَٱجْعَلْنَا لِلْمُتَّقِينَ إِمَامًا
Transliteration: Rabbana hab lana min azwajina wathurriyyatina qurrata a'yunin waj'alna lil-muttaqeena imama.
Translation: "Our Lord, grant us from among our wives and offspring comfort to our eyes and make us an example for the righteous."
— Surah Al-Furqan 25:74
7. Dua for Knowledge
A simple yet profound request for intellectual and spiritual growth.
رَّبِّ زِدْنِى عِلْمًا
Transliteration: Rabbi zidnee 'ilma.
Translation: "My Lord, increase me in knowledge."
— Surah Ta-Ha [20:114]
8. Dua for Parents
A beautiful prayer taught by Allah to show gratitude and seek mercy for one’s parents.
رَّبِّ ٱرْحَمْهُمَا كَمَا رَبَّيَانِى صَغِيرًا
Transliteration: Rabbi irhamhuma kama rabbayanee sagheera.
Translation: "My Lord, have mercy upon them as they brought me up [when I was] small."
— Surah Al-Isra 17:24
9. Dua for Protection from Evil
A prayer seeking refuge from the whispers and presence of the devils.
رَّبِّ أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ هَمَزَٰتِ ٱلشَّيَٰطِينِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ رَبِّ أَن يَحْضُرُونِ
Transliteration: Rabbi a'oothu bika min hamazatish-shayateen. Wa-a'oothu bika rabbi ay-yahduroon.
Translation: "My Lord, I seek refuge in You from the incitements of the devils, And I seek refuge in You, my Lord, lest they be present with me."
— Surah Al-Mu'minun [23:97-98]
10. Dua for Acceptance of Deeds (Prophet Ibrahim)
Recited by Ibrahim (Abraham) and Ismail (Ishmael) while building the Kaaba.
رَبَّنَا تَقَبَّلْ مِنَّآ ۖ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ ٱلسَّمِيعُ ٱلْعَلِيمُ
Transliteration: Rabbana taqabbal minna innaka antas-samee'ul-'aleem.
Translation: "Our Lord, accept [this] from us. Indeed You are the Hearing, the Knowing."
— Surah Al-Baqarah [2:127]
11. Dua for Steadfastness (The People of the Cave)
The prayer of the youth who sought Allah's protection and guidance in a time of persecution.
رَبَّنَآ ءَاتِنَا مِن لَّدُنكَ رَحْمَةً وَهَيِّئْ لَنَا مِنْ أَمْرِنَا رَشَدًا
Transliteration: Rabbana atina min ladunka rahmatan wahayyi' lana min amrina rashada.
Translation: "Our Lord, grant us from Yourself mercy and prepare for us from our affair right guidance."
— Surah Al-Kahf 18:10
12. Dua for Healing (Prophet Ayyub)
Prophet Ayyub (Job) turned to Allah with these words during his years of severe illness.
أَنِّى مَسَّنِىَ ٱلضُّرُّ وَأَنتَ أَرْحَمُ ٱلرَّٰحِمِينَ
Transliteration: Annee massaniyad-durru wa-anta arhamur-rahimeen.
Translation: "Indeed, adversity has touched me, and you are the most merciful of the merciful."
— Surah Al-Anbya 21:83
13. Dua for Forgiveness & Protection
A prayer from the "People of the Scripture" who believed, asking for safety from the Fire.
رَبَّنَآ إِنَّنَآ ءَامَنَّا فَٱغْفِرْ لَنَا ذُنُوبَنَا وَقِنَا عَذَابَ ٱلنَّارِ
Transliteration: Rabbana innana amanna faghfir lana thunoobana waqina 'athaban-nar.
Translation: "Our Lord, indeed we have believed, so forgive us our sins and protect us from the punishment of the Fire."
— Surah Ali 'Imran 3:16
14. Dua for Guidance of the Heart
A prayer used by those firmly grounded in knowledge to ensure their hearts stay on the right path.
رَبَّنَا لَا تُزِغْ قُلُوبَنَا بَعْدَ إِذْ هَدَيْتَنَا وَهَبْ لَنَا مِن لَّدُنكَ رَحْمَةً ۚ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ ٱلْوَهَّابُ
Transliteration: Rabbana la tuzigh quloobana ba'da ith hadaytana wahab lana min ladunka rahmatan innaka antal-wahhab.
Translation: "Our Lord, let not our hearts deviate after You have guided us and grant us from Yourself mercy. Indeed, You are the Bestower."
— Surah Ali 'Imran [3:8]
15. Dua for Provision and Success (Prophet Isa)
The prayer offered by Jesus (peace be upon him) for sustenance and blessings from the Heavens.
رَبَّنَآ أَنزِلْ عَلَيْنَا مَآئِدَةً مِّنَ ٱلسَّمَآءِ تَكُونُ لَنَا عِيدًا لِّأَوَّلِنَا وَءَاخِرِنَا وَءَايَةً مِّنكَ ۖ وَٱرْزُقْنَا وَأَنتَ خَيْرُ ٱلرَّٰزِقِينَ
Transliteration: Rabbana anzil 'alayna ma'idatan minas-sama'i takoonu lana 'eedan li'awwalina wa-akhirina wa-ayatan minka warzuqna wa-anta khayrur-raziqeen.
Translation: "O Allah, our Lord, send down to us a table [spread with food] from the heaven to be for us a festival for the first of us and the last of us and a sign from You. And provide for us, and You are the best of providers
— Surah Al-Ma'idah [5:114]
16. Dua for Mercy and Forgiveness
A prayer recited by those who believe, seeking Allah's ultimate pardon and kindness.
رَبَّنَآ ءَامَنَّا فَٱغْفِرْ لَنَا وَٱرْحَمْنَا وَأَنتَ خَيْرُ ٱلرَّٰحِمِينَ
Transliteration: Rabbana amanna faghfir lana warhamna wa-anta khayrur-rahimeen.
Translation: "Our Lord, we have believed, so forgive us and have mercy upon us, and You are the best of the merciful."
— Surah Al-Mu'minun [23:109]
17. Dua for a Good Entry and Exit (Prophet Muhammad ﷺ)
A prayer for sincerity and divine support in all new beginnings and endings.
رَّبِّ أَدْخِلْنِى مُدْخَلَ صِدْقٍ وَأَخْرِجْنِى مُخْرَجَ صِدْقٍ وَٱجْعَل لِّى مِن لَّدُنكَ سُلْطَٰنًا نَّصِيرًا
Transliteration: Rabbi adkhilnee mudkhala sidqin wa-akhrijnee mukhraja sidqin waj'al lee min ladunka sultanan naseera.
Translation: "My Lord, cause me to enter a sound entrance and to exit a sound exit and grant me from Yourself a supporting authority."
— Surah Al-Isra 17:80
18. Dua for Protection from Hellfire
The prayer of the "Servants of the Most Merciful" (Ibad-ur-Rahman) seeking safety from the punishment.
رَبَّنَا ٱصْرِفْ عَنَّا عَذَابَ جَهَنَّمَ ۖ إِنَّ عَذَابَهَا كَانَ غَرَامًا
Transliteration: Rabbana isrif 'anna 'athaba jahannama inna 'athabaha kana gharama.
Translation: "Our Lord, avert from us the punishment of Hell. Indeed, its punishment is ever adhering."
— Surah Al-Furqan 25:65
19. Dua of the Believers (The End of Al-Baqarah)
A profound prayer for ease and forgiveness, acknowledging our human limitations.
رَبَّنَا لَا تُؤَاخِذْنَآ إِن نَّسِينَآ أَوْ أَخْطَأْنَا ۚ رَبَّنَا وَلَا تَحْمِلْ عَلَيْنَآ إِصْرًا كَمَا حَمَلْتَهُۥ عَلَى ٱلَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِنَا
Transliteration: Rabbana la tu'akhithna in naseena aw akhta'na. Rabbana wala tahmil 'alayna isran kama hamaltahu 'alal-latheena min qablina.
Translation: "Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we have forgotten or erred. Our Lord, and lay not upon us a burden like that which You laid upon those before us."
— Surah Al-Baqarah [2:286]
20. Dua for Gratitude (Prophet Sulaiman)
A prayer to remain grateful for Allah's favors and to perform righteous deeds.
رَبِّ أَوْزِعْنِىٓ أَنْ أَشْكُرَ نِعْمَتَكَ ٱلَّتِىٓ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَىَّ وَعَلَىٰ وَٰلِدَىَّ وَأَنْ أَعْمَلَ صَٰلِحًا تَرْضَىٰهُ وَأَدْخِلْنِى بِرَحْمَتِكَ فِى عِبَادِكَ ٱلصَّٰلِحِينَ
Transliteration: Rabbi awzi'nee an ashkura ni'matakal-latee an'amta 'alayya wa-'ala walidayya wa-an a'mala salihan tardhahu wa-adkhilnee birahmatika fee 'ibadikas-saliheen.
Translation: "My Lord, enable me to be grateful for Your favor which You have bestowed upon me and upon my parents and to do righteousness of which You approve. And admit me by Your mercy into [the ranks of] Your righteous servants."
— Surah An-Naml 27:19
21. Dua for Loneliness and Progeny (Prophet Zakariya)
The heartfelt plea of Zakariya (Zechariah) for a righteous heir.
رَبِّ لَا تَذَرْنِى فَرْدًا وَأَنتَ خَيْرُ ٱلْوَٰرِثِينَ
Transliteration: Rabbi la tatharnee fardan wa-anta khayrul-waritheen.
Translation: "My Lord, do not leave me alone [with no heir], while You are the best of inheritors."
— Surah Al-Anbya 21:89
22. Dua for a Blessed Home (Prophet Nuh)
Recited by Noah (peace be upon him) when landing the Ark, seeking a blessed destination.
رَّبِّ أَنزِلْنِى مُنزَلًا مُّبَٰرَكًا وَأَنتَ خَيْرُ ٱلْمُنزِلِينَ
Transliteration: Rabbi anzilnee munzalan mubarakan wa-anta khayrul-munzileen.
Translation: "My Lord, let me land at a blessed landing place, and You are the best to accommodate [us]."
— Surah Al-Mu'minun 23:29
Recited by Noah (peace be upon him) when landing the Ark, seeking a blessed destination.
رَّبِّ أَنزِلْنِى مُنزَلًا مُّبَٰرَكًا وَأَنتَ خَيْرُ ٱلْمُنزِلِينَ
Transliteration: Rabbi anzilnee munzalan mubarakan wa-anta khayrul-munzileen.
Translation: "My Lord, let me land at a blessed landing place, and You are the best to accommodate [us]."
— Surah Al-Mu'minun 23:29
23. Dua for Protection from Oppressors
A prayer for those seeking safety from the harm and influence of wrongdoing people.
رَبَّنَا لَا تَجْعَلْنَا فِتْنَةً لِّلْقَوْمِ ٱلظَّٰلِمِينَ وَنَجِّنَا بِرَحْمَتِكَ مِنَ ٱلْقَوْمِ ٱلْكَٰفِرِينَ
Transliteration: Rabbana la taj'alna fitnatan lil-qawmith-thalimeen. Wanajjina birahmatika minal-qawmil-kafireen.
Translation: "Our Lord, make us not [objects of] trial for the wrongdoing people. And save us by Your mercy from the disbelieving people."
— Surah Yunus [10:85-86]
A prayer for those seeking safety from the harm and influence of wrongdoing people.
رَبَّنَا لَا تَجْعَلْنَا فِتْنَةً لِّلْقَوْمِ ٱلظَّٰلِمِينَ وَنَجِّنَا بِرَحْمَتِكَ مِنَ ٱلْقَوْمِ ٱلْكَٰفِرِينَ
Transliteration: Rabbana la taj'alna fitnatan lil-qawmith-thalimeen. Wanajjina birahmatika minal-qawmil-kafireen.
Translation: "Our Lord, make us not [objects of] trial for the wrongdoing people. And save us by Your mercy from the disbelieving people."
— Surah Yunus [10:85-86]
24. Dua for Light and Forgiveness
The prayer of the believers on the Day of Judgment, asking for their light to be perfected.
رَبَّنَآ أَتْمِمْ لَنَا نُورَنَا وَٱغْفِرْ لَنَآ ۖ إِنَّكَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَىْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
Transliteration: Rabbana atmim lana noorana waghfir lana innaka 'ala kulli shay'in qadeer.
Translation: "Our Lord, perfect for us our light and forgive us. Indeed, You are over all things competent."
— Surah At-Tahrim [66:8]
The prayer of the believers on the Day of Judgment, asking for their light to be perfected.
رَبَّنَآ أَتْمِمْ لَنَا نُورَنَا وَٱغْفِرْ لَنَآ ۖ إِنَّكَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَىْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
Transliteration: Rabbana atmim lana noorana waghfir lana innaka 'ala kulli shay'in qadeer.
Translation: "Our Lord, perfect for us our light and forgive us. Indeed, You are over all things competent."
— Surah At-Tahrim [66:8]
25. Dua for Sincerity in Prayer (Prophet Ibrahim)
A request to remain constant and sincere in the establishment of prayer.
رَبِّ ٱجْعَلْنِى مُقِيمَ ٱلصَّلَوٰةِ وَمِن ذُرِّيَّتِى ۚ رَبَّنَا وَتَقَبَّلْ دُعَآءِ
Transliteration: Rabbij-'alnee muqeemas-salati wamin thurriyyatee rabbana wataqabbal du'a'.
Translation: "My Lord, make me an establisher of prayer, and [many] from my descendants. Our Lord, and accept my supplication."
— Surah Ibrahim 14:40
A request to remain constant and sincere in the establishment of prayer.
رَبِّ ٱجْعَلْنِى مُقِيمَ ٱلصَّلَوٰةِ وَمِن ذُرِّيَّتِى ۚ رَبَّنَا وَتَقَبَّلْ دُعَآءِ
Transliteration: Rabbij-'alnee muqeemas-salati wamin thurriyyatee rabbana wataqabbal du'a'.
Translation: "My Lord, make me an establisher of prayer, and [many] from my descendants. Our Lord, and accept my supplication."
— Surah Ibrahim 14:40
26. Dua for Divine Support (Prophet Lut)
A plea for help against those who spread corruption.
رَبِّ ٱنصُرْنِى عَلَى ٱلْقَوْمِ ٱلْمُفْسِدِينَ
Transliteration: Rabbinsurnee 'alal-qawmil-mufsideen.
Translation: "My Lord, support me against the corrupting people."
— Surah Al-Ankabut 29:30
A plea for help against those who spread corruption.
رَبِّ ٱنصُرْنِى عَلَى ٱلْقَوْمِ ٱلْمُفْسِدِينَ
Transliteration: Rabbinsurnee 'alal-qawmil-mufsideen.
Translation: "My Lord, support me against the corrupting people."
— Surah Al-Ankabut 29:30
27. Dua for Seeking Justice
The prayer of Prophet Shu'ayb when facing his people, putting his trust in Allah's judgment.
رَبَّنَا ٱفْتَحْ بَيْنَنَا وَبَيْنَ قَوْمِنَا بِٱلْحَقِّ وَأَنتَ خَيْرُ ٱلْفَٰتِحِينَ
Transliteration: Rabbana-ftah baynana wabayna qawmina bil-haqqi wa-anta khayrul-fatiheen.
Translation: "Our Lord, decide between us and our people in truth, and You are the best of those who give decision."
— Surah Al-A'raf 7:89
The prayer of Prophet Shu'ayb when facing his people, putting his trust in Allah's judgment.
رَبَّنَا ٱفْتَحْ بَيْنَنَا وَبَيْنَ قَوْمِنَا بِٱلْحَقِّ وَأَنتَ خَيْرُ ٱلْفَٰتِحِينَ
Transliteration: Rabbana-ftah baynana wabayna qawmina bil-haqqi wa-anta khayrul-fatiheen.
Translation: "Our Lord, decide between us and our people in truth, and You are the best of those who give decision."
— Surah Al-A'raf 7:89
28. Dua for Protection from Poverty (Prophet Musa)
Musa (peace be upon him) recited this while in exile, expressing his desperate need for any good Allah might send.
رَبِّ إِنِّى لِمَآ أَنزَلْتَ إِلَىَّ مِنْ خَيْرٍ فَقِيرٌ
Transliteration: Rabbi innee lima anzalta ilayya min khayrin faqeer.
Translation: "My Lord, indeed I am, for whatever good You would send down to me, in need."
— Surah Al-Qasas 28:24
Musa (peace be upon him) recited this while in exile, expressing his desperate need for any good Allah might send.
رَبِّ إِنِّى لِمَآ أَنزَلْتَ إِلَىَّ مِنْ خَيْرٍ فَقِيرٌ
Transliteration: Rabbi innee lima anzalta ilayya min khayrin faqeer.
Translation: "My Lord, indeed I am, for whatever good You would send down to me, in need."
— Surah Al-Qasas 28:24
Dua from Hadith
The Protocol for Accepted Dua.
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught that a person should not rush directly into their request, but should follow a specific order:
Praise Allah (Hamd) — Surah Al-Fatihah is the greatest form of praise.
Send Blessings upon the Prophet ﷺ (Salawat).
Ask for what you need.
The Reference: "The Messenger of Allah ﷺ heard a man supplicating in his prayer and he did not glorify Allah, nor did he send Salat upon the Prophet ﷺ. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'This one has rushed.' Then he called him and said... 'When one of you prays, let him begin with glorification of his Lord and praise for Him, then let him send Salat upon the Prophet ﷺ, then let him ask for whatever he wishes thereafter.'"
— Jami` at-Tirmidhi, 3477 (Sahih)
The Dua of the Greatest Name (Al-Ism al-A'zam)
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ heard a man saying: "Allahumma inni as'aluka bi-anni ashhadu annaka antallahu la ilaha illa antal-ahadus-samadul-ladhi lam yalid wa lam yoolad wa lam yakul-lahu kufuwan ahad."
The Prophet ﷺ said: "By the One in Whose Hand is my soul, he has asked Allah by His Greatest Name, which if He is called by it, He responds, and if He is asked by it, He gives."
— Jami` at-Tirmidhi, 3475 (Sahih)
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ heard a man saying: "Allahumma inni as'aluka bi-anni ashhadu annaka antallahu la ilaha illa antal-ahadus-samadul-ladhi lam yalid wa lam yoolad wa lam yakul-lahu kufuwan ahad."
The Prophet ﷺ said: "By the One in Whose Hand is my soul, he has asked Allah by His Greatest Name, which if He is called by it, He responds, and if He is asked by it, He gives." — Jami` at-Tirmidhi, 3475 (Sahih)
1. The Best Prayer for Forgiveness (Sayyid al-Istighfar)
The Prophet ﷺ said that whoever recites this with conviction in the evening and dies that night (or vice versa) will enter Paradise.
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
Translation: "O Allah, You are my Lord, none has the right to be worshipped but You. You created me and I am Your slave, and I am faithful to my covenant and my promise as much as I can. I seek refuge with You from all the evil I have done. I acknowledge before You all the blessings You have bestowed upon me, and I confess to You all my sins. So I ent
reat You to forgive my sins, for nobody can forgive sins except You."
— Sahih Bukhari [6306]
2. Dua for Anxiety, Sorrow, and Debt
A comprehensive prayer the Prophet ﷺ used to recite to seek relief from mental and physical burdens.
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ وَالْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ وَالْبُخْلِ وَالْجُبْنِ وَضَلَعِ الدَّيْنِ وَغَلَبَةِ الرِّجَالِ
Translation: "O Allah! I seek refuge with You from worry and grief, from incapacity and laziness, from cowardice and miserliness, from being heavily in debt and from being overpowered by (other) men."
— Sahih Bukhari [6369]
3. Dua for Guidance, Piety, and Contentment
One of the most concise yet powerful prayers for a believer's character and well-being.
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْهُدَى وَالتُّقَى وَالْعَفَافَ وَالْغِنَى
Translation: "O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and self-sufficiency."
— Sahih Muslim [2721]
4. Dua for Protection from Four Evils
The Prophet ﷺ used to seek refuge from these four things at the end of every prayer (before Taslim).
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ وَمِنْ عَذَابِ النَّارِ وَمِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْمَحْيَا وَالْمَمَاتِ وَمِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْمَسِيحِ الدَّجَّالِ
Translation: "O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the punishment of the grave, and from the punishment of Hell-fire, and from the trials of life and death, and from the evil of the trial of Al-Masih Ad-Dajjal."
— Sahih Muslim [588]
5. Dua for Transforming the Heart
The Prophet ﷺ frequently recited this, acknowledging that hearts are under Allah's control.
يَا مُقَلِّبَ الْقُلُوبِ ثَبِّتْ قَلْبِي عَلَى دِينِكَ
Translation: "O Turner of the hearts, keep my heart steadfast upon Your religion."
— Sunan al-Tirmidhi [3522] - Graded Sahih (Authentic)
6. Dua for Comprehensive Well-being (Afiyah)
The Prophet ﷺ told his uncle Al-Abbas that nothing better can be asked for than Afiyah (protection/health/safety).
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْعَافِيَةَ
Translation: "O Allah, I ask You for 'Afiyah (well-being/safety from all afflictions)."
— Sunan al-Tirmidhi [3514] - Graded Sahih (Authentic)
7. Dua for Protection Against Afflictions
The Prophet ﷺ said that whoever recites this three times in the morning and evening, nothing will harm them.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الَّذِي لَا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فِي السَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ
Translation: "In the name of Allah, with whose name nothing can cause harm in the earth or in the heaven, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing."
— Sunan Abi Dawud [5088] - Graded Sahih (Authentic)
8. Dua for Sickness and Pain (Shifa)
The Prophet ﷺ used to treat the sick by wiping them with his right hand and reciting this.
أَذْهِبِ الْبَاسَ رَبَّ النَّاسِ اشْفِ وَأَنْتَ الشَّافِي لَا شِفَاءَ إِلَّا شِفَاؤُكَ شِفَاءً لَا يُغَادِرُ سَقَمًا
Translation: "Remove the injury, O Lord of mankind. Heal, for You are the Healer. There is no healing but Your healing—a healing that leaves no illness."
— Sahih Bukhari [5675]
9. Dua for Protection from Knowledge that Does Not Benefit
The Prophet ﷺ used to seek refuge from these four things to ensure his spiritual and intellectual growth.
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عِلْمٍ لَا يَنْفَعُ وَمِنْ قَلْبٍ لَا يَخْشَعُ وَمِنْ نَفْسٍ لَا تَشْبَعُ وَمِنْ دَعْوَةٍ لَا يُسْتَجَابُ لَهَا
Translation: "O Allah, I seek refuge in You from knowledge that does not benefit, from a heart that is not humble, from a soul that is not satisfied, and from a supplication that is not answered."
— Sahih Muslim [2722]
10. Dua for Mercy Between Two Prostrations
The Prophet ﷺ used to recite this during the sitting between the two Sujood (prostrations).
اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي وَارْحَمْنِي وَاجْبُرْنِي وَاهْدِنِي وَارْزُقْنِي
Translation: "O Allah, forgive me, have mercy on me, mend me, guide me, and provide for me."
— Sunan al-Tirmidhi [284] - Graded Sahih (Authentic)
11. Dua for Protection from Falling into Shirk
The Prophet ﷺ taught this to Abu Bakr as a way to avoid both major and minor association with Allah.
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ أَنْ أُشْرِكَ بِكَ وَأَنَا أَعْلَمُ وَأَسْتَغْفِرُكَ لِمَا لَا أَعْلَمُ
Translation: "O Allah, I seek refuge in You from knowingly associating anything with You, and I seek Your forgiveness for that which I do not know."
— Al-Adab Al-Mufrad [Bukhari - 716] - Graded Sahih (Authentic)
12. Dua for Seeking the Best of Everything
A comprehensive prayer for goodness in religious and worldly life.
اللَّهُمَّ أَصْلِحْ لِي دِينِي الَّذِي هُوَ عِصْمَةُ أَمْرِي وَأَصْلِحْ لِي دُنْيَايَ الَّتِي فِيهَا مَعَاشِي وَأَصْلِحْ لِي آخِرَتِي الَّتِي فِيهَا مَعَادِي
Translation: "O Allah, set right for me my religion which is the safeguard of my affairs, and set right for me my world in which is my livelihood, and set right for me my Hereafter to which is my return."
— Sahih Muslim [2720]
The Best Dhikr Collection. Remembrance of Allah.
The collection of highly rewarded Dhikr from authentic Hadith, now including the transliteration, English translation, and specific Sahih references, formatted perfectly for a blog post.
1. The Best Dhikr (Afzal-ul-Dhikr)
The Prophet ﷺ stated that this is the most superior form of remembrance.
لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ
Transliteration: La ilaha illa Allah
Translation: "There is no deity except Allah."
— Sunan al-Tirmidhi [3383] - Graded Sahih (Authentic)
2. The Most Rewardable Dhikr (Heaviest on the Scales)
The Prophet ﷺ said these two phrases are light on the tongue, heavy in the scales, and beloved to the Most Merciful.
سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ الْعَظِيمِ
Transliteration: Subhanallahi wa bihamdihi, Subhanallahil-Azim
Translation: "Glory be to Allah and His is the praise, (and) Glory be to Allah the Most Great."
— Sahih Bukhari [6406]
3. Dhikr for 1000 Rewards & 1000 Sins Removed
The Prophet ﷺ asked his companions, "Is it difficult for any of you to earn a thousand good deeds in a day?" and taught this.
سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ
Transliteration: Subhanallah
Translation: "Glory be to Allah." (Recited 100 times)
— Sahih Muslim [2698]
4. Dhikr for Forgiveness (Sins forgiven even if like the foam of the sea)
The Prophet ﷺ said that whoever says this 100 times a day will have his sins forgiven, even if they were as much as the foam of the sea.
سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ
Transliteration: Subhanallahi wa bihamdihi
Translation: "Glory be to Allah and His is the praise."
— Sahih Bukhari [6405]
5. Dhikr for a Treasure from Paradise
The Prophet ﷺ told Abu Musa al-Ash'ari that this phrase is a treasure among the treasures of Paradise.
لَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللَّهِ
Transliteration: La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah
Translation: "There is no power and no strength except with Allah."
— Sahih Bukhari [6384]
6. Dhikr for 100 Rewards & Protection from Shaitan
The Prophet ﷺ said whoever says this 100 times will have the reward of freeing 10 slaves, 100 good deeds recorded, 100 sins wiped out, and protection from the devil until evening.
لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
Transliteration: La ilaha illa Allahu wahdahu la sharika lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu, wa huwa 'ala kulli shay’in qadir
Translation: "None has the right to be worshipped but Allah alone, Who has no partner. His is the dominion and His is the praise, and He is Able to do all things."
— Sahih Bukhari [3293]
7. Dhikr Beloved to Allah (Four Phrases)
The Prophet ﷺ said the most beloved words to Allah are four; it does not matter which one you start with.
سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ وَلَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ
Transliteration: Subhanallah, wal-hamdu lillah, wa la ilaha illa Allah, wallahu Akbar
Translation: "Glory be to Allah, Praise be to Allah, There is no deity except Allah, and Allah is the Greatest."
— Sahih Muslim [2137]
Here is the additional collection of powerful Dhikr, including the "Four Words" that outweigh hours of remembrance, formatted with transliteration and Sahih references for your blog post.
8. The Four Words (Heavier than hours of Dhikr)
The Prophet ﷺ left his wife Juwayriyah (RA) in the morning and returned later to find her still making Dhikr. He told her: "I have said four words after I left you, three times, which if weighed against all that you have said since morning, would outweigh it."
سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ عَدَدَ خَلْقِهِ وَرِضَا نَفْسِهِ وَزِنَةَ عَرْشِهِ وَمِدَادَ كَلِمَاتِهِ
Transliteration: Subhanallahi wa bihamdihi, 'adada khalqihi, wa rida nafsihi, wa zinata 'arshihi, wa midada kalimatihi
Translation: "Glory be to Allah and His is the praise, (in a manner) as many times as the number of His creatures, and in accordance with His Good Pleasure, and equal to the weight of His Throne, and equal to the ink that may be used in recording the words (for His Praise)."
— Sahih Muslim [2726]
9. Dhikr for a Palm Tree in Paradise
The Prophet ﷺ said that whoever recites this, a palm tree will be planted for him in Paradise.
سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ الْعَظِيمِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ
Transliteration: Subhanallahil-'Azimi wa bihamdihi
Translation: "Glory be to Allah the Most Great, and His is the praise."
— Sunan al-Tirmidhi [3464] - Graded Sahih (Authentic)
10. Dhikr for Complete Satisfaction on Judgment Day
The Prophet ﷺ said that for anyone who says this three times in the morning and three times in the evening, it becomes a duty upon Allah to satisfy him on the Day of Resurrection.
رَضِيتُ بِاللَّهِ رَبًّا وَبِالْإِسْلَامِ دِينًا وَبِمُحَمَّدٍ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ نَبِيًّا
Transliteration: Raditu billahi Rabban, wa bil-Islami dinan, wa bi-Muhammadin (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) Nabiyyan
Translation: "I am pleased with Allah as my Lord, with Islam as my religion, and with Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) as my Prophet."
— Sunan Abi Dawud [5072] - Graded Sahih (Authentic)
11. Dhikr for Sufficiency (The Seven Times)
The Prophet ﷺ said that whoever says this seven times in the morning and evening, Allah will suffice him for whatever concerns him of the matters of this world and the Hereafter.
حَسْبِيَ اللَّهُ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا هُوَ عَلَيْهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ وَهُوَ رَبُّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ
Transliteration: Hasbiyallahu la ilaha illa Huwa, 'alayhi tawakkaltu, wa Huwa Rabbul-'Arshil-'Azim
Translation: "Allah is sufficient for me; there is no deity except Him. Upon Him I have relied, and He is the Lord of the Great Throne."
— Sunan Abi Dawud [5081] - Graded Sahih (Authentic)