Sayyid al-Istighfar (The Master Supplication for Forgiveness)
اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ رَبِّي لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ، خَلَقْتَنِي
وَأَنَا عَبْدُكَ، وَأَنَا عَلَىٰ 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
Allahumma Anta Rabbee la ilaha illa Anta, khalaqtanee wa-ana 'abduka, wa-ana 'ala
'ahdika wa-wa'dika mastata'tu, a'oodhu bika min sharri ma sana'tu, aboo'u laka bini'matika 'alayya, wa-aboo'u
laka bidhanbee faghfir lee fa-innahu la yaghfirudh-dhunooba illa Anta.
O Allah, You are my Lord, none has the right to be worshipped except You. You created
me and I am Your servant, and I abide by Your covenant and promise as best I can. I seek refuge in You from
the evil of what I have done. I acknowledge Your favors upon me and I acknowledge my sin, so forgive me, for
none forgives sins except You.
Morning Protection Against Harm
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الَّذِي لَا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الْأَرْضِ
وَلَا فِي السَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ
Bismillahil-ladhee la yadurru ma'as-mihi shay'un fil-ardi wa la fis-sama'i wa
Huwas-Samee'ul-'Aleem.
In the Name of Allah, with Whose Name nothing can cause harm in the earth nor in the
heavens, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing. (Recite 3 times in morning and evening)
Evening Refuge in the Perfect Words of Allah
أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ
A'oodhu bi-kalimatil-lahit-tammati min sharri ma khalaq.
I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He has created.
(Recite 3 times in evening)
Ayat al-Kursi (The Verse of the Throne)
اللَّهُ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ ۚ لَا
تَأْخُذُهُ سِنَةٌ وَلَا نَوْمٌ ۚ لَهُ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَمَا فِي الْأَرْضِ ۗ مَنْ ذَا الَّذِي يَشْفَعُ
عِنْدَهُ إِلَّا بِإِذْنِهِ ۚ يَعْلَمُ مَا بَيْنَ أَيْدِيهِمْ وَمَا خَلْفَهُمْ ۖ وَلَا يُحِيطُونَ بِشَيْءٍ مِنْ
عِلْمِهِ إِلَّا بِمَا شَاءَ ۚ وَسِعَ كُرْسِيُّهُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ ۖ وَلَا يَئُودُهُ حِفْظُهُمَا ۚ
وَهُوَ الْعَلِيُّ الْعَظِيمُ
Allahu la ilaha illa Huwa, al-Hayyul-Qayyoom. La ta'khudhuhu sinatun wa la nawm.
Lahu ma fis-samawati wa ma fil-ard...
Allah! There is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of all existence.
Neither drowsiness overtakes Him nor sleep. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the
earth...
Morning Affirmation of Sovereignty
أَصْبَحْنَا وَأَصْبَحَ الْمُلْكُ لِلَّهِ، وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ، لَا
إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ وَهُوَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ
قَدِيرٌ
Asbahna wa-asbahal-mulku lillahi wal-hamdu lillah, la ilaha illallahu wahdahu la
shareeka lah, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu wa Huwa 'ala kulli shay'in Qadeer.
We have entered the morning and kingdom belongs to Allah, and all praise is for
Allah. None has the right to be worshipped except Allah alone, without partner; to Him belongs all sovereignty
and praise, and He is over all things capable.
Evening Affirmation of Sovereignty
أَمْسَيْنَا وَأَمْسَى الْمُلْكُ لِلَّهِ، وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ، لَا
إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ وَهُوَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ
قَدِيرٌ
Amsayna wa-amsal-mulku lillahi wal-hamdu lillah, la ilaha illallahu wahdahu la
shareeka lah, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu wa Huwa 'ala kulli shay'in Qadeer.
We have entered the evening and kingdom belongs to Allah, and all praise is for
Allah. None has the right to be worshipped except Allah alone, without partner; to Him belongs all sovereignty
and praise, and He is over all things capable.
Upon Waking Up
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا
وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ
Alhamdu lillahil-ladhee ahyana ba'da ma amatana wa-ilayhin-nushoor.
All praise is due to Allah, Who gave us life after giving us death, and unto Him is
the resurrection.
Before Sleeping
بِاسْمِكَ اللَّهُمَّ أَمُوتُ وَأَحْيَا
Bismika Allahumma amootu wa-ahya.
In Your Name, O Allah, I die and I live.
Placing Side on Bed Before Sleeping
بِاسْمِكَ رَبِّي وَضَعْتُ جَنْبِي وَبِكَ أَرْفَعُهُ، إِنْ أَمْسَكْتَ
نَفْسِي فَارْحَمْهَا، وَإِنْ أَرْسَلْتَهَا فَاحْفَظْهَا بِمَا تَحْفَظُ بِهِ عِبَادَكَ الصَّالِحِينَ
Bismika Rabbee wada'tu jambee wa bika arfa'uh, in amsakta nafsee farhamha, wa-in
arsaltaha fahfadh-ha bima tahfadhu bihi 'ibadakas-saliheen.
In Your name my Lord, I lie down, and by Your name I arise. If You keep my soul, have
mercy upon it; and if You send it back, protect it as You protect Your righteous servants.
When Turning Over or Restless at Night
لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ الْوَاحِدُ الْقَهَّارُ، رَبُّ
السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ وَمَا بَيْنَهُمَا الْعَزِيزُ الْغَفَّارُ
La ilaha illallahul-Wahidul-Qahhar, Rabbus-samawati wal-ardi wa ma
baynahumal-'Azeezul-Ghaffar.
There is no god but Allah, the One, the Subduer, Lord of the heavens and the earth
and all between them, the Exalted in Might, the Perpetual Forgiver.
Upon a Disturbed Dream or Fear in Sleep
أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّةِ مِنْ غَضَبِهِ وَعِقَابِهِ،
وَشَرِّ عِبَادِهِ، وَمِنْ هَمَزَاتِ الشَّيَاطِينِ وَأَنْ يَحْضُرُونِ
A'oodhu bi-kalimatil-lahit-tammati min ghadabihi wa 'iqabihi, wa sharri 'ibadihi,
wa min hamazatish-shayateeni wa an yahduroon.
I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from His anger and His punishment, from
the evil of His servants, and from the whisperings of the devils and their presence.
Before Starting Ablution (Wudu)
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ
Bismillah.
In the Name of Allah.
After Completing Ablution (Wudu)
أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ،
وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ. اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْنِي مِنَ التَّوَّابِينَ وَاجْعَلْنِي مِنَ
الْمُتَطَهِّرِينَ
Ash-hadu alla ilaha illallahu wahdahu la shareeka lah, wa ash-hadu anna
Muhammadan 'abduhu wa Rasooluh. Allahummaj-'alnee minat-tawwabeena waj-'alnee minal-mutatahhireen.
I testify that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah alone, without
partner; and I testify that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger. O Allah, make me among those who constantly
repent and make me among those who purify themselves.
Entering the Mosque
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، وَالصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلَامُ عَلَىٰ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ،
اللَّهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ
Bismillahi was-salatu was-salamu 'ala Rasoolillah, Allahummaf-tah lee abwaba
rahmatik.
In the Name of Allah, and prayers and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah,
open the gates of Your mercy for me.
Exiting the Mosque
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، وَالصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلَامُ عَلَىٰ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ،
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ فَضْلِكَ
Bismillahi was-salatu was-salamu 'ala Rasoolillah, Allahumma innee as'aluka min
fadlik.
In the Name of Allah, and prayers and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah,
I ask You from Your bounty.
After Hearing the Adhan (Call to Prayer)
اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ هَٰذِهِ الدَّعْوَةِ التَّامَّةِ، وَالصَّلَاةِ
الْقَائِمَةِ، آتِ مُحَمَّدًا الْوَسِيلَةَ وَالْفَضِيلَةَ، وَابْعَثْهُ مَقَامًا مَحْمُودًا الَّذِي وَعَدْتَهُ
Allahumma Rabba hathihid-da'watit-tammati was-salatil-qa'imati, ati
Muhammadanil-waseelata wal-fadeelata, wab'ath-hu maqamam-mahmoodanil-ladhee wa'adtah.
O Allah, Lord of this perfect call and the prayer about to be established, grant
Muhammad the station of intercession and favor, and raise him to the praised station which You promised him.
In Ruku' (Bowing)
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْعَظِيمِ
Subhana Rabbiyal-'Azeem.
Glory is to my Lord, the Magnificent. (Recited 3 times)
Rising from Ruku'
رَبَّنَا وَلَكَ الْحَمْدُ، حَمْدًا كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا
فِيهِ
Rabbana wa lakal-hamd, hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan feeh.
Our Lord, to You belongs all praise — abundant, pure, and blessed praise.
In Sujood (Prostration)
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْأَعْلَىٰ
Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la.
Glory is to my Lord, the Most High. (Recited 3 times)
Between the Two Prostrations
رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي، رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي
Rabbigh-fir lee, Rabbigh-fir lee.
My Lord forgive me, My Lord forgive me.
After Tasleem (Concluding the Prayer)
أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ (٣×)، اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ السَّلَامُ وَمِنْكَ
السَّلَامُ، تَبَارَكْتَ يَا ذَا الْجَلَالِ وَالْإِكْرَامِ
Astaghfirullah (3 times), Allahumma Antas-Salamu wa minkas-salam, tabarakta ya
Dhal-Jalali wal-Ikram.
I seek the forgiveness of Allah (3 times). O Allah, You are Peace and from You comes
peace. Blessed are You, O Owner of majesty and honor.
Before Eating a Meal
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ
Bismillah.
In the Name of Allah.
If Forgetting Bismillah at the Start of a Meal
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ فِي أَوَّلِهِ وَآخِرِهِ
Bismillahi fee awwalihi wa akhirihi.
In the Name of Allah, in its beginning and its end.
After Finishing a Meal
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَطْعَمَنَا وَسَقَانَا وَجَعَلَنَا
مُسْلِمِينَ
Alhamdu lillahil-ladhee at'amana wa saqana wa ja'alana muslimeen.
All praise is due to Allah, Who fed us and gave us drink and made us Muslims.
Leaving the Home
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللَّهِ، وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ
إِلَّا بِاللَّهِ
Bismillahi tawakkaltu 'alallah, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah.
In the Name of Allah, I place my trust in Allah; there is no might and no power
except with Allah.
Entering the Home
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَلَجْنَا، وَبِسْمِ اللَّهِ خَرَجْنَا، وَعَلَىٰ
رَبِّنَا تَوَكَّلْنَا
Bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'ala Rabbina tawakkalna.
In the Name of Allah we enter, and in the Name of Allah we leave, and upon our Lord
we rely.
Entering the Restroom
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْخُبْثِ وَالْخَبَائِثِ
Allahumma innee a'oodhu bika minal-khubthi wal-khaba'ith.
O Allah, I seek refuge with You from all foul spirits (male and female).
Leaving the Restroom
غُفْرَانَكَ
Ghufranaka.
I seek Your forgiveness.
When Wearing New Clothes
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي كَسَانِي هَٰذَا الثَّوْبَ وَرَزَقَنِيهِ
مِنْ غَيْرِ حَوْلٍ مِنِّي وَلَا قُوَّةٍ
Alhamdu lillahil-ladhee kasanee hathath-thawba wa razaqaneehi min ghayri hawlin
minnee wa la quwwah.
Praise belongs to Allah Who clothed me with this garment and provided it for me with
no power nor strength on my part.
When Riding a Vehicle or Traveling
سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَٰذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ
وَإِنَّا إِلَىٰ رَبِّنَا لَمُنْقَلِبُونَ
Subhanal-ladhee sakh-khara lana hatha wa ma kunna lahu muqrineen, wa inna ila
Rabbina lamunqaliboon.
Glory to Him who has subjected this to us, though we could never have accomplished it
by ourselves; and indeed to our Lord we shall return.
Dua Against Anxiety, Grief, and Debts
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ،
وَالْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ، وَالْبُخْلِ وَالْجُبْنِ، وَضَلَعِ الدَّيْنِ، وَغَلَبَةِ الرِّجَالِ
Allahumma innee a'oodhu bika minal-hammi wal-hazani, wal-'ajzi wal-kasali,
wal-bukhli wal-jubni, wa dala'id-dayni wa ghalabatir-rijal.
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from anxiety and sorrow, from weakness and laziness,
from miserliness and cowardice, from being overwhelmed by debt and overpowered by men.
Dua for Seeking Beneficial Knowledge
رَبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا
Rabbi zidnee 'ilma.
My Lord, increase me in knowledge.
Dua When Facing Hardship or Tests
اللَّهُمَّ لَا سَهْلَ إِلَّا مَا جَعَلْتَهُ سَهْلًا، وَأَنْتَ
تَجْعَلُ الْحَزْنَ إِذَا شِئْتَ سَهْلًا
Allahumma la sahla illa ma ja'altahu sahla, wa Anta taj'alul-hazna idha shi'ta
sahla.
O Allah, nothing is easy except what You make easy, and You make difficulty easy
whenever You will.
Dua for Parents (Mercy and Kindness)
رَبِّ ارْحَمْهُمَا كَمَا رَبَّيَانِي صَغِيرًا
Rabbir-hamhuma kama rabbayanee sagheera.
My Lord, have mercy upon them both, as they brought me up when I was small.
Dua When Visiting the Sick
لَا بَأْسَ، طَهُورٌ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ
La ba'sa, tahoorun in sha Allah.
No worry; it is a purification, if Allah wills.
Dua for Steadfastness in Faith
يَا مُقَلِّبَ الْقُلُوبِ ثَبِّتْ قَلْبِي عَلَىٰ دِينِكَ
Ya Muqallibal-quloob, thabbit qalbee 'ala deenik.
O Turner of hearts, keep my heart firm upon Your religion.
The Comprehensive Supplication (Rabbana Atina)
رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً
وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ
Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil-akhirati hasanatan wa qina 'adhaban-nar.
Our Lord, give us in this world that which is good and in the Hereafter that which is
good and save us from the punishment of the Fire.
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