DUAS: A GUIDE TO SUPPLICATIONS FROM THE QURAN AND TRUSTED SOURCES
A supplication (dua) is an expression of a servant's plea and refuge turned toward God. This page presents supplications found directly in the Quran alongside remembrances reported in hadith sources, each with its source clearly shown. Every guide is grouped around a specific need — hardship, before sleep, after prayer, or repentance — complete with Arabic text, transliteration, and English meaning.
Dua Guides
Supplications Found in the Quran8 supplications from the Quran, spoken by prophets and believers — with Arabic text, transliteration, meaning, and source.8 duas/versesSupplications for Chest Tightness, Distress, and AnxietyQuran supplications and verses that can be recalled during inner distress, anxiety, and chest tightness. With Arabic text, transliteration, translation, and sources.8 duas/versesSupplications Before SleepVerses and surahs reported in hadith as recommended before sleep — Ayat al-Kursi, Amana ar-Rasulu, the three short surahs, and Surah Al-Mulk.6 duas/versesSupplications After PrayerThe tasbih (glorification), Ayat al-Kursi, and closing supplication read after obligatory prayers — with common reports and meanings.4 duas/versesSupplications of Repentance and Seeking Forgiveness5 verses of repentance and requests for forgiveness found in the Quran — with the themes of remorse, return, and hope.5 duas/versesSupplications for Getting in a Vehicle and TravelingSupplications for getting into a vehicle, setting out on a journey, and leaving the house: Surah Az-Zukhruf 13-14, the travel supplication, and the supplication for leaving home — with Arabic text, transliteration, meaning, and source.3 duas/versesSupplication for Entering the Bathroom and ToiletThe supplication for entering and leaving the bathroom or toilet — with Arabic text, transliteration, meaning, and its report from Bukhari and Ibn Majah, explained with balance.3 duas/versesSupplications for the Call to Prayer (Adhan) and AfterWhat to say during the call to prayer: responding to the muezzin, sending blessings, and the supplication after the adhan (Bukhari, Adhan 8) — with Arabic text, transliteration, meaning, and source.3 duas/versesMawlid al-Nabi Supplications5 supplications/verses for those who wish to remember the Prophet on Mawlid al-Nabi, drawn from the Quran's command to send blessings on him and verses on his excellent example.5 duas/versesSupplications for Before and After EatingSupplications for starting and finishing a meal — the Quranic verse on provision and gratitude, the basmala, and short/long thanksgiving supplications reported from the Prophet — with Arabic text, transliteration, meaning, and source.4 duas/verses