Duas & Dhikr

Intention for Umrah

Make this intention with full sincerity. Then begin the Talbiyah to enter ihram.

Intention for Hajj (Tamattu' or Ifrad)

Tamattu': recite on 8 Dhul Hijjah after ghusl and two rakats, before re-entering ihram for Hajj. Ifrad: recite once at the miqat when entering ihram on arrival (Hajj alone, no Umrah).

Intention for Qiran (Hajj + Umrah combined)

Qiran combines Hajj and Umrah in one ihram. Recite this intention at the miqat on arrival. Then enter ihram and stay in it from miqat through 10 Dhul Hijjah — do NOT shave or exit ihram after the initial Umrah Tawaf. Hady (sacrifice) is required on 10 Dhul Hijjah.

Intention for Umrah of Tamattu'

Tamattu': Umrah first, then exit ihram, then re-enter for Hajj on 8 Dhul Hijjah. Make this specific Tamattu' intention at the miqat on arrival so the niyyah explicitly links the Umrah to the Hajj that follows. Hady (sacrifice) is required on 10 Dhul Hijjah for the joining.

Talbiyah

Recite continuously after entering ihram, especially in transit, when meeting others, and as you change states. Men recite aloud; women recite quietly.

Entering Makkah

Recite as you enter the boundaries of Makkah.

Entering Masjid al-Haram

Enter with the right foot and recite the above.

First sight of the Kaaba

Recite three times. It is said that any du'a made upon first seeing the Kaaba is granted — make your most heartfelt request now. Send salawat upon the Prophet ﷺ.

Intention for Tawaf

Begin Tawaf at the Black Stone (Hajar al-Aswad). Stand facing it, make this intention, then start.

At the Black Stone

Recite each time you pass the Black Stone during Tawaf. Point to it with the right hand if you cannot touch it; do not push or harm others to reach it.

Between the Yamani Corner and the Black Stone

Recite this between the Yamani Corner and the Black Stone, on every round of Tawaf.

At Maqam Ibrahim

After completing Tawaf, pray two rakats behind Maqam Ibrahim. In the first rakat recite Surah al-Kafirun after al-Fatiha; in the second, Surah al-Ikhlas.

Drinking Zamzam

Drink Zamzam standing, facing the Qiblah, in three breaths. Make any sincere du'a — Zamzam is for whatever it is drunk for (Ibn Majah 3062).

Approaching Safa

Recite once as you approach Safa to begin Sa'ye. Then ascend Safa, face the Kaaba, raise your hands, and say the takbir three times. (Qur'an 2:158 — only the opening of the ayah is recited here for the ritual.)

On Safa and Marwa (Sa'ye)

Recite on top of Safa and on top of Marwa each of the seven trips. Between recitations, make personal du'a freely.

Leaving Masjid al-Haram

Exit with the left foot and recite the above.

Best du'a on the Day of Arafat

The Prophet ﷺ said: "The best du'a is the du'a of the Day of Arafat, and the best of what I and the prophets before me said is this." Recite it abundantly throughout the Day of Arafat. Combine with personal supplication for yourself, your family, the ummah, and the deceased.

Du'a of Tawhid

The du'a of Yunus عليه السلام from inside the whale. The Prophet ﷺ said no Muslim ever supplicates with this du'a for anything except Allah answers him (Tirmidhi 3505).

At Mash'ar al-Haram (Muzdalifah)

Recite at Mash'ar al-Haram (Muzdalifah) after Fajr, facing the Qiblah, until just before sunrise. Make abundant personal du'a.

Takbir at Rami

Say with each of the seven stones at every jamarah. Throw stones one at a time, lifting your right hand each time.

Du'a after Rami al-Sughra and al-Wusta

After Rami al-Sughra (small) and al-Wusta (middle), step aside, face the Qiblah, raise hands, and supplicate at length. Do NOT supplicate after Rami al-Aqabah.

Entering Madinah

Recite as you enter the city of Madinah.

Salam upon the Prophet ﷺ

Stand facing the grave of the Prophet ﷺ at Masjid Nabawi. Send salam softly, do not raise your voice. Then send salam upon Abu Bakr, then 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhuma).

Salam upon Abu Bakr and 'Umar

After sending salam upon the Prophet ﷺ, take a small step to the right and send salam upon his two companions buried beside him.

In the Rawda

The Rawda is described as 'a garden from the gardens of Paradise.' Pray two rakats here if able. Send salawat abundantly. Make personal du'a.

Visiting Masjid Quba

Pray two rakats at Masjid Quba — the first masjid in Islam. The Prophet ﷺ said: 'Whoever purifies himself in his house, then comes to Masjid Quba and prays in it, will have the reward of an Umrah' (Ibn Majah 1412, Sahih).

Salam at Jannat al-Baqi

Send salam upon entering Jannat al-Baqi — the burial place of many of the Sahaba and the Prophet's family.

Du'a for travel (al-safar)

Recite when boarding any vehicle (plane, train, bus). Continues with the rest of the travel du'a.

Mounting a vehicle

Say bismillah on stepping in, then recite the rest once seated.

Du'a of gratitude

Recite often after the rituals are complete, in gratitude.

Returning home (du'a al-awba)

Recite as you begin the journey home from Hajj or any righteous travel.

Du'a for healing (Prophet's du'a for the sick)

The Prophet ﷺ recited this when visiting the sick. Place your right hand on the area of pain (or on yourself if praying for yourself) and recite. Invokes Ash-Shāfī (the Healer).

Du'a for sufficient provision

Taught by the Prophet ﷺ to a man burdened by debt. Recite for halal provision, freedom from debt, and independence from creation. Invokes Al-Ghaniyy (the Self-Sufficient) and Al-Mughnī (the Enricher).

Du'a for anxiety, sorrow, and burden

The Prophet ﷺ taught this to Abu Umamah, who had been struck by hardship. Recite it morning and evening — Abu Umamah said: "Allah took the worry away and settled my debt."

Hasbiya Llāh — sufficient is Allah

Whoever recites this seven times morning and evening, Allah will suffice him from whatever worries him of dunya and akhira. Invokes Al-Wakīl (the Trustee).

Yā Ḥayyu yā Qayyūm

The Prophet ﷺ said: when distress overwhelms you, say this. Invokes Al-Ḥayy (the Ever-Living) and Al-Qayyūm (the Self-Sustaining) — the two names by which Allah's greatest name is said to be known.

Du'a al-Istikhāra — seeking Allah's guidance

Pray two non-obligatory rakats, then recite. Continue with: "O Allah, if You know that this matter [name it] is good for me in my religion, my livelihood, and my afterlife — decree it for me and bless me in it. If You know that it is bad — turn it away from me, turn me away from it, and decree for me what is good wherever it may be, and make me content with it."

Protection by the name of Allah

Whoever says this three times morning and evening, no harm will come upon him. Recite at sunrise and sunset, and before any difficult journey or moment of fear. Invokes As-Samīʿ and Al-ʿAlīm.

Sayyid al-Istighfār — the master of seeking forgiveness

Whoever recites this in the day with conviction and dies that day before evening, he is from the people of Paradise; and whoever recites it at night with conviction and dies before morning, he is from the people of Paradise. Recite morning and evening. Invokes Al-Ghafūr and At-Tawwāb implicitly through "none forgives sins but You."

When you wake up

When you wake up · 2

When you wake up · 3

When you wake up · 4

Invocation when getting dressed

Invocation when putting on new clothes

Someone who has put on new clothes

Someone who has put on new clothes · 2

When undressing

Entering the restroom

Leaving the restroom

Before performing ablution

Upon completing ablution

Upon completing ablution · 2

When leaving the home

When leaving the home · 2

When entering the home

Going to the mosque

Entering the mosque

Leaving the mosque

Upon hearing the Athan (call to prayer)

Upon hearing the Athan (call to prayer) · 2

Upon hearing the Athan (call to prayer) · 3

Upon hearing the Athan (call to prayer) · 4

Upon hearing the Athan (call to prayer) · 5

The beginning of the prayer

The beginning of the prayer · 2

The beginning of the prayer · 3

The beginning of the prayer · 4

The beginning of the prayer · 5

The beginning of the prayer · 6

Invocations during Ruki' (bowing in prayer)

Recite 3 times.

Invocations during Ruki' (bowing in prayer) · 2

Invocations during Ruki' (bowing in prayer) · 3

Invocations during Ruki' (bowing in prayer) · 4

Invocations during Ruki' (bowing in prayer) · 5

Rising from the Ruki'

Rising from the Ruki' · 2

Rising from the Ruki' · 3

Invocations during Sujood

Recite 3 times.

Invocations during Sujood · 2

Invocations during Sujood · 3

Invocations during Sujood · 4

Invocations during Sujood · 5

Invocations during Sujood · 6

Invocations during Sujood · 7

Sitting between two prostrations

Sitting between two prostrations · 2

Prostrating due to recitation of the Qur'an

Prostrating due to recitation of the Qur'an · 2

At-Tashahhud (sitting in prayer)

How to recite blessings on the Prophet after the Tashahhud

How to recite blessings on the Prophet after the Tashahhud · 2

Invocations after the final Tash-ahhud and before ending the prayer

Invocations after the final Tash-ahhud and before ending the prayer · 2

Invocations after the final Tash-ahhud and before ending the prayer · 3

Invocations after the final Tash-ahhud and before ending the prayer · 4

Invocations after the final Tash-ahhud and before ending the prayer · 5

Invocations after the final Tash-ahhud and before ending the prayer · 6

Invocations after the final Tash-ahhud and before ending the prayer · 7

Invocations after the final Tash-ahhud and before ending the prayer · 8

Invocations after the final Tash-ahhud and before ending the prayer · 9

Invocations after the final Tash-ahhud and before ending the prayer · 10

Invocations after the final Tash-ahhud and before ending the prayer · 11

After completing the prayer

After completing the prayer · 2

After completing the prayer · 3

After completing the prayer · 4

Recite 33 times.

After completing the prayer · 5

After completing the prayer · 6

After completing the prayer · 7

Recite 10 times.

After completing the prayer · 8

Istikharah (seeking Allah's Counsel)

Words of remembrance for morning and evening

Words of remembrance for morning and evening · 2

Recite 3 times.

Words of remembrance for morning and evening · 3

Words of remembrance for morning and evening · 4

Words of remembrance for morning and evening · 5

Recite 4 times.

Words of remembrance for morning and evening · 6

Words of remembrance for morning and evening · 7

Recite 3 times.

Words of remembrance for morning and evening · 8

Words of remembrance for morning and evening · 9

Words of remembrance for morning and evening · 10

Words of remembrance for morning and evening · 11

Recite 3 times.

Words of remembrance for morning and evening · 12

Recite 3 times.

Words of remembrance for morning and evening · 13

Words of remembrance for morning and evening · 14

Words of remembrance for morning and evening · 15

Recite 100 times.

Words of remembrance for morning and evening · 16

Recite 10 times.

Words of remembrance for morning and evening · 17

Recite 100 times.

Words of remembrance for morning and evening · 18

Recite 3 times.

Words of remembrance for morning and evening · 19

Words of remembrance for morning and evening · 20

Recite 100 times.

Words of remembrance for morning and evening · 21

Recite 3 times.

Words of remembrance for morning and evening · 22

Recite 10 times.

Before sleeping

Recite 3 times.

Before sleeping · 2

Before sleeping · 3

Before sleeping · 4

Before sleeping · 5

Before sleeping · 6

Before sleeping · 7

Before sleeping · 8

Before sleeping · 9

Before sleeping · 10

Before sleeping · 11

Before sleeping · 12

Before sleeping · 13

ِInvocation to say if you stir in the night

If you are afraid to go to sleep or feel lonely and depressed

What to do if you have a bad dream or nightmare

What to do if you have a bad dream or nightmare · 2

Qunut in the Witr prayer

Qunut in the Witr prayer · 2

Qunut in the Witr prayer · 3

Immediately following the Witr prayer

Invocations in times of worry and grief

Anguish

Anguish · 2

Anguish · 3

When you meet an adversary or a powerful ruler

When you meet an adversary or a powerful ruler · 2

When you meet an adversary or a powerful ruler · 3

Invocations against the oppression of rulers

Invocations against the oppression of rulers · 2

Invocation against an enemy

If you fear people may harm you

If you are stricken by in your faith

If you are stricken by in your faith · 2

If you are stricken by in your faith · 3

The setting of a debt

Invocation against the distractions of Satan during the prayer and recitation of the Quran

When you find something becoming difficult for you

And do if you commit a sin

Invocations against the Devil and his promptings

Invocations against the Devil and his promptings · 2

Invocations against the Devil and his promptings · 3

When something you dislike happens, or for when you fail to achieve what you attempt to do

Congratulations for new parents and how they should respond

How to seek Allah's protection for children

Visiting the sick

Visiting the sick · 2

The reward for visiting the sick

Invocations of the terminal ill

Invocations of the terminal ill · 2

Invocations of the terminal ill · 3

What to encourage the dying person to say

When tragedy strikes

Closing the eyes of the dead

The dead in the Funeral prayer

The dead in the Funeral prayer · 2

The dead in the Funeral prayer · 3

The dead in the Funeral prayer · 4

A child in the Funeral prayer

A child in the Funeral prayer · 2

The bereaved

Invocation to be recited when placing the dead in his grave

Invocation to be recited after burying the dead

Visiting the graves

When the wind blows

When the wind blows · 2

When it thunder

Some invocations for rain

Some invocations for rain · 2

Some invocations for rain · 3

When it rains

Supplication after it rains

The withholding of the rain

Sighting the new moon

Breaking the fast

Breaking the fast · 2

Invocations before eating

Invocations before eating · 2

Invocations after eating

Invocations after eating · 2

A dinner guest's invocation for his host

Someone who gives you drink or offers it to you

A family who invites you to break your fast with them

Someone who offers you food when you are fasting, which you decline

When you are fasting and someone is rude to you

When you see the first dates of the season

Sneezing

To the disbeliever if he sneezes and praises Allah

The groom

The groom’s supplication on the wedding night or when buying an animal

Invocation to be recited before intercourse

Anger

If you see someone afflicted by misfortune

While sitting in an assembly

The Expiation of Assembly - Kaffaratul-Majlis

Vocation for someone who says: May Allah forgive you

Someone who does good to you

Allah's protection from the False Messiah

Someone who tells you I love you for the sake of Allah

Someone who offers you a share of his wealth

Invocation (upon receipt of the loan) for someone who lends you money

Fear of Shirk

Someone who tells you: May Allah bless you

Invocation against evil portent

Riding in a vehicle or on an animal

Traveling

Entering a town or city

Entering a market

When your vehicle or mount begins to fail

The traveler's invocation for the one he leaves behind

The resident's invocations for the traveler

The resident's invocations for the traveler · 2

Glorifying and magnifying Allah on the journey

The traveler's invocation at dawn

A layover (stopping along the way) on the journey

Upon returning from a Journey

If something happens to please you or to displease you

The excellence of asking for Allah's blessings upon the Prophet PBUH

The excellence of asking for Allah's blessings upon the Prophet PBUH · 2

The excellence of asking for Allah's blessings upon the Prophet PBUH · 3

The excellence of asking for Allah's blessings upon the Prophet PBUH · 4

The excellence of asking for Allah's blessings upon the Prophet PBUH · 5

Spreading the greetings of Salam (Peace)

Spreading the greetings of Salam (Peace) · 2

Spreading the greetings of Salam (Peace) · 3

How to reply to a disbeliever if he says Salam to you

Invocation upon hearing the cock's crow or the bray of a donkey

Invocation upon hearing a dog barking in the night

Someone you have spoken ill to

How a Muslim should praise another Muslim

What a Muslim should say when he is praised

Saying Allahu Akbar when passing the Black Stone

Invocation to be recited while standing at Safa and Marwah

Invocation to be recited on the Day of Arafat

Supplication to be recited at the sacred area of Muzdalifah

Saying Allahu Akbar while stoning the three pillars at Mina

When surprised or startled

When surprised or startled · 2

When something that pleases you happens

When you feel a pain in your body

When you fear you may afflict something with the evil eye

When slaughtering or sacrificing an animal

To foil the devil's plots

Repentance and seeking forgiveness

Repentance and seeking forgiveness · 2

Repentance and seeking forgiveness · 3

Repentance and seeking forgiveness · 4

Repentance and seeking forgiveness · 5

Repentance and seeking forgiveness · 6

The excellence of remembering Allah

Recite 100 times.

The excellence of remembering Allah · 2

Recite 10 times.

The excellence of remembering Allah · 3

The excellence of remembering Allah · 4

The excellence of remembering Allah · 5

Recite 100 times.

The excellence of remembering Allah · 6

The excellence of remembering Allah · 7

The excellence of remembering Allah · 8

The excellence of remembering Allah · 9

The excellence of remembering Allah · 10

The excellence of remembering Allah · 11

The excellence of remembering Allah · 12

How the Prophet glorified Allah

Types of goodness and good etiquette for community life