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Duas – Daily Duas in English & Arabic
Duas are the words a Muslim uses to call upon Allah — for help, for forgiveness, for protection, and for the needs of everyday life. On this page you will find daily duas in English and Arabic, with transliteration and meaning, so you can learn them, understand them, and use them every day.
A dua can be said in any language, at any time, and in any place. The duas on this page are the ones taught by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and recorded in the Quran and hadith, so you can be sure of the words and their meaning.
What Is a Dua?
A dua is a prayer of asking — a Muslim turning directly to Allah and asking Him for what they need. It is different from salah (the five daily prayers), which is a fixed act of worship with set words and movements. A dua has no fixed time or form: you can make dua in English, in Arabic, or in your own words, silently or aloud.
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “Dua is worship.” (Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3372)
Allah says in the Quran: “And when My servants ask you about Me, indeed I am near. I respond to the call of the caller when he calls upon Me.” (Quran 2:186)
That is why duas are part of a Muslim’s whole day — before eating, before sleeping, when leaving home, when travelling, and when asking for forgiveness.
Daily Duas with Meaning
These are the short duas Muslims use every day. Each one is given in Arabic, with transliteration and English meaning.
Dua Before Eating
Arabic: بِسْمِ اللَّهِ
Transliteration: Bismillah.
Meaning: “In the name of Allah.” (Sahih al-Bukhari 5376)
Dua Before Sleeping
Arabic: بِاسْمِكَ اللَّهُمَّ أَمُوتُ وَأَحْيَا
Transliteration: Bismika Allahumma amutu wa ahya.
Meaning: “In Your name, O Allah, I die and I live.” (Sahih al-Bukhari 6324)
Dua When Waking Up
Arabic: الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ
Transliteration: Alhamdu lillahil-ladhi ahyana ba’da ma amatana wa ilayhin-nushur.
Meaning: “All praise is for Allah who gave us life after having taken it from us, and to Him is the resurrection.” (Sahih al-Bukhari 6312)
Duas for Every Situation
Here are the duas covered on this website. The travel dua is live now, and more duas are being added.
- Travel Dua (Safar ki Dua) — dua for travel, dua when traveling, and dua for travelling on a plane
- Dua for Exams & Studying — dua for exam success and dua before a test
- Dua for Forgiveness (Istighfar) — dua for forgiveness of all sins
- Dua Before Sleeping & Waking Up — dua before sleep and dua before going to bed
- Dua for the Sick & Healing — dua for a sick person and dua for visiting the sick
- Dua for Parents — dua for your parents in Islam
- Dua for Eating (Before & After) — dua before a meal and after eating food
- Dua for Rizq — dua for halal rizq, success and wealth (coming soon)
- Dua for Ease & Allah’s Help — dua for help of Allah (coming soon)
- Dua for Anxiety & Stress — dua for anxiety and overthinking (coming soon)
More Duas on This Website
These duas are already published on Ahmad Quran Academy:
- Dua for Quran Khatam — the dua read after completing the Quran
- Rabbana Hablana Min Azwajina Dua — Surah Al-Furqan 25:74, dua for a righteous family
- Khatam Quran Dua in English — the full khatam dua with English translation
How to Make Dua
There is no single fixed way to make dua, but the Quran and hadith teach a few things that make a dua stronger:
- Start by praising Allah and sending blessings on the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
- Ask with certainty that Allah hears you, and keep asking — Allah loves the servant who keeps calling on Him.
- Choose the best times: the last third of the night, between the adhan and iqamah, on Fridays, and while travelling — the dua of a traveller is among the duas that are answered.
- Use the duas taught by the Prophet (peace be upon him) when you can, and add your own words in any language for your own needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a dua?
A dua is a prayer in which a Muslim asks Allah directly for help, forgiveness, protection, or any need. It can be said in Arabic or in English, at any time and in any place.
What is the difference between dua and prayer (salah)?
Salah is the five daily prayers with fixed words, movements, and times. Dua is a free prayer of asking — it has no fixed time or form, and you can make it in your own words.
Can I make dua in English?
Yes. Allah understands every language. The duas of the Prophet (peace be upon him) are in Arabic, and learning them in Arabic is best, but you can also make dua in English or any language you speak.
What is the best time to make dua?
The last third of the night, between the adhan and iqamah, on Fridays, in sujood, and while travelling are among the best times. But dua is accepted at any time — Allah is near and responds to whoever calls on Him.
Where can I learn duas with a teacher?
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