Dua is the most direct connection between a servant and Allah SWT. It requires no intermediary, no appointment, and no qualification — just a sincere heart and the words the Prophet Muhammad صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ taught us.
In this complete collection you will find authentic duas for every situation in life — sourced exclusively from the Quran and Sahih Hadith. Every dua includes the original Arabic, transliteration for easy reading, the English meaning, and the authentic reference so you can verify each one yourself.
Bookmark this page, share it with your family, and return whenever you need the right words to say to Allah. These are duas for every situation — keep them close.
How to use this guide: Read through all sections or jump to the situation you need most. Each dua is presented in Arabic first, then transliteration so you can pronounce it correctly, then its meaning in English, and finally its authentic source.
The Power of Dua — What the Prophet صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ Taught Us
Before we begin the collection, it is important to understand why dua matters so deeply in Islam. The Prophet صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ described dua in the most powerful terms:
الدُّعَاءُ هُوَ الْعِبَادَةُ
Ad-du’aa’u huwal-‘ibaadah
Dua is worship.
Sunan al-Tirmidhi 2969
Dua is not just asking — it is worship itself. And like a weapon, it protects you, defends you, and gives you power against whatever hardship you face. Now let us begin the collection.
1. Morning Duas — Start Every Day with Allah’s Protection
The morning adhkar are among the most important duas a Muslim can recite. The Prophet صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ never began his day without them.
Dua upon waking up
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ
Alhamdu lillaahil-ladhee ahyaanaa ba’da maa amaatanaa wa ilayhin-nushoor
All praise is for Allah who gave us life after having taken it from us and unto Him is the resurrection.
— Sahih al-Bukhari 6312
Dua for the morning (protection for the entire day)
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الَّذِي لَا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فِي السَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ
Bismillaahil-ladhee laa yadurru ma’as-mihee shay’un fil-ardi wa laa fis-samaa’i wa huwas-samee’ul-‘aleem
In the name of Allah with whose name nothing is harmed on earth nor in the heavens and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.
— Sunan Abi Dawud 5088 — recite 3 times each morning and evening for full protection
Morning dua for sustenance and barakah
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
Allaahumma innee as’aluka ‘ilman naafi’an wa rizqan tayyiban wa ‘amalan mutaqabbala
O Allah, I ask You for knowledge that is beneficial, provision that is good and pure, and deeds that are accepted.
— Sunan Ibn Majah 925 — recite after Fajr prayer
2. Evening Duas — End Every Day Under Allah’s Care
Dua for evening protection
أَمْسَيْنَا وَأَمْسَى الْمُلْكُ لِلَّهِ وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ
Amsaynaa wa amsal-mulku lillaah, walhamdu lillaah, laa ilaaha illallaahu wahdahu laa shareeka lah
We have reached the evening and at this very time the dominion belongs to Allah. All praise is for Allah. There is no god worthy of worship except Allah, alone without any partners.
— Sahih Muslim 2723
Sayyidul Istighfar — Master dua of seeking forgiveness
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 بِذَنْبِي فَاغْفِرْ لِي فَإِنَّهُ لَا يَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوبَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ
Allaahumma anta rabbee laa ilaaha illaa anta, khalaqtanee wa ana ‘abduka wa ana ‘alaa ‘ahdika wa wa’dika mastata’t
O Allah, You are my Lord, there is no god worthy of worship except You. You created me and I am Your servant and I am faithful to my covenant and my promise as much as I am able.
— Sahih al-Bukhari 6306 — the Prophet صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ said whoever recites this with certainty in the evening and dies that night will enter Paradise
3. Dua for Anxiety, Stress and Worry
Among the most searched duas for every situation are those for anxiety and emotional distress. The Prophet صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ taught specific supplications for moments when the heart feels heavy.
Dua for anxiety and distress (Dua Yunus)
لَّا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا أَنتَ سُبْحَانَكَ إِنِّي كُنتُ مِنَ الظَّالِمِينَ
Laa ilaaha illaa anta subhaanaka innee kuntu minaz-zaalimeen
There is no god worthy of worship except You. How perfect You are. Verily I was among the wrongdoers.
— Quran — Surah Al-Anbiya 21:87 — the dua of Prophet Yunus عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ from the belly of the whale.
4. Dua for Rizq, Wealth and Barakah in Provision
Seeking halal provision is an act of worship. These duas are among the most powerful for attracting barakah in your work, wealth, and sustenance.
Dua for rizq and sustenance
اللَّهُمَّ اكْفِنِي بِحَلَالِكَ عَنْ حَرَامِكَ وَأَغْنِنِي بِفَضْلِكَ عَمَّنْ سِوَاكَ
Allaahum-mak-finee bihalaalika ‘an haraamika wa aghniyee bifadlika ‘amman siwaak
O Allah, suffice me with what You have allowed instead of what You have forbidden, and make me independent of all others besides You.
— Sunan al-Tirmidhi 3563 — one of the most comprehensive duas for halal wealth
5. Duas for Health, Healing and Shifa
When illness strikes, the believer turns to Allah first. These healing duas were taught by the Prophet صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ himself.
Dua for healing (Ruqyah)
اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ النَّاسِ أَذْهِبِ الْبَأْسَ اشْفِ أَنْتَ الشَّافِي لَا شِفَاءَ إِلَّا شِفَاؤُكَ شِفَاءً لَا يُغَادِرُ سَقَمًا
Allaahumma rabban-naasi adh-hibil-ba’sa, ishfi antash-shaafi, laa shifaa’a illaa shifaa’uk, shifaa’an laa yughaadiru saqamaa
O Allah, Lord of mankind, remove the harm and heal. You are the Healer. There is no healing except Your healing, a healing that leaves no illness.
— Sahih al-Bukhari 5742 — the Prophet صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ used to recite this while passing his hand over the sick person
6. Duas for Protection — Evil Eye, Shaitan and Harm
Ayatul Kursi — Greatest protection dua
…اللَّهُ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ
Allaahu laa ilaaha illaa huwal-hayyul-qayyoom…
Allah — there is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of all existence… (Quran 2:255 in full)
Dua for protection from evil eye (Hasad)
أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ
A’oodhu bikalimaatil-laahit-taammaati min sharri maa khalaq
I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He has created.
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8. Dua Before Sleep
Dua before sleeping
بِاسْمِكَ اللَّهُمَّ أَمُوتُ وَأَحْيَا
Bismika Allaahumma amootu wa ahyaa
In Your name O Allah, I die and I live.
— Sahih al-Bukhari 6324
9. Duas for Parents — One of the Greatest Acts of Worship
Making dua for your parents is among the most beloved acts to Allah. The Quran commands it directly.
رَّبِّ ارْحَمْهُمَا كَمَا رَبَّيَانِي صَغِيرًا
Rabbir-hamhumaa kamaa rabbayaanee sagheera
My Lord, have mercy upon them as they brought me up when I was small.
— Quran — Al-Isra 17:24 — the Quranic command to make dua for parents
اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي وَلِوَالِدَيَّ وَارْحَمْهُمَا كَمَا رَبَّيَانِي صَغِيرًا
Allaahummaghfir lee wa liwalidayya warhamhumaa kamaa rabbayaanee sagheeraa
O Allah, forgive me and my parents and have mercy on them as they raised me when I was young.
10. Duas for Forgiveness — Return to Allah at Any Moment
Most comprehensive dua for forgiveness
رَبَّنَا ظَلَمْنَا أَنفُسَنَا وَإِن لَّمْ تَغْفِرْ لَنَا وَتَرْحَمْنَا لَنَكُونَنَّ مِنَ الْخَاسِرِينَ
Rabbanaa zhalamnaa anfusanaa wa il-lam taghfir lanaa wa tarhamnaa lanakoonan-na minal-khaasireen
Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves. If You do not forgive us and have mercy on us we will surely be among the losers.
— Quran — Al-A’raf 7:23 — the dua of Adam and Hawwa (AS) — recite for deep sincere repentance
Dua for forgiveness (Istighfar) — repeat throughout the day
أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْهِ
Astaghfirullaaha wa atoobu ilayh
I ask for forgiveness from Allah and turn to Him in repentance
— Sahih al-Bukhari 6307 — the Prophet صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ used to say this 70–100 times per day
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a dua authentic in Islam?
An authentic dua is one that comes from a reliable chain of narrators (isnad) and appears in the established hadith collections — primarily Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Sunan Abi Dawud, Sunan al-Tirmidhi, Sunan al-Nasa’i, Sunan Ibn Majah, and authenticated collections like Hisnul Muslim. Every dua in this collection has been sourced from these references.
Can I make dua in my own language?
Yes — the duas from Quran and Hadith should ideally be recited in Arabic as taught. However, you can always make personal dua (supplication) to Allah in your own language. The Arabic duas carry specific blessings and are the Prophetic way, but sincere personal dua in any language is always accepted. Many scholars recommend reciting the authentic Arabic duas and then speaking to Allah personally in your own language.
What are the best times for duas to be accepted?
The Prophet صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ taught us that certain times have special acceptance — the last third of the night, between adhan and iqama, during sujood (prostration), on Fridays especially in the last hour before Maghrib, when it is raining, during the call to prayer, and after the obligatory prayers. Make extra effort to recite your duas for every situation during these blessed times.
How many times should I repeat each dua?
The Prophetic practice for most duas is to recite them three times — this is a consistent pattern found across numerous authentic narrations. Some specific duas like the morning and evening adhkar have specified numbers (3, 7, or 100 times). For personal supplication without a specified number, continue as long as your heart is present and sincere.
Is it sunnah to raise hands when making dua?
Yes — raising the hands is an established sunnah of dua. The Prophet صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ said Allah is shy to let His servant’s hands return empty when raised to Him. Begin with praise of Allah and salawat on the Prophet صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ, then ask for your need, and end with salawat again for a complete and accepted dua.
Final Words — The Treasure of Duas for Every Situation
Dua is the most powerful tool a Muslim has. It costs nothing, requires nothing except sincerity, and its reward is guaranteed — either your dua is answered as asked, or Allah replaces it with something better, or He stores the reward for your Akhirah. You never lose when you make dua.
These duas for every situation are a living treasury passed down through the most authenticated chains of Islamic scholarship. The Prophet صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ said to make dua constantly, not just in hardship. Make these supplications a daily habit and watch how Allah opens doors you never imagined.
Share this collection with your family, your WhatsApp groups, your friends. Every person who benefits from these duas is a sadaqah jariyah for you — a continuous charity that earns you reward long after you share it.
May Allah accept your duas, grant you health, barakah, and Jannatul Firdaus. Ameen.