Dua before during & after wudu
Allah (SWT)’s prophet Muhammad (Salallaho alayhay wa alehe wabarik wa sallam) has taught use different duas to read for wudu .There are 3 kinds of duas for wudu.
- Dua before wudu.
- Dua during wudu.
- Dua after wudu.
All these duas are described below with the references from Ahadith.
#1 Dua before Wudu
Transliteration : Bismillahir Rehmanir Raheem.
Translation : In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful. [Sunan Nisai]
#2 Dua before Wudu
Transliteration : Bismillahil Azeem , Alhamdulillahil Lazi Hadaana Lil Islam
Translation : In the name of Allah, Thanks to Allah (All praise to Allah) for guding us towards Islam . [Musnad al-Firdaws written by Abū Manṣūr al-Daylamī , Itihaf alsadah 353/6]
#3 Dua before Wudu
Transliteration : Bismillahil Azeem , Alhamdulillahil Lazi Hadaana Lil Islam
Translation : In the name of Allah, Thanks to Allah (All praise to Allah) for guding us towards Islam . [Musnad al-Firdaws written by Abū Manṣūr al-Daylamī , Itihaf alsadah 353/6]
Dua during Wudu
Note : Only the first dua (i.e #4 Dua) is from Authentic Hadith. While the remaining duas during wudu i.e:
- Dua#4
- Dua#5
- Dua#6
- Dua#7
- Dua#8
- Dua#9
- Dua#10
- Dua#11
- Dua#12
- Dua#13
are not from authentic Hadith. These duas are read by some famous Islamic scholars (references are given) .They can be read during wudu considering them as duas not from Hadith or Sunnah. These are very beautiful duas with beautiful meanings. Also they are read by famous Islamic scholars. So it will be beneficial to read these duas in sha Allah.
#4 Dua during Wudu
Transliteration : Allahumaghfirli Zanbi , Wa Wassi Li Fi Daari , Wa Barik Li Fir Rizqi
Translation : O Allah, grant me forgiveness, make expansion for my house, and grand Barakah (Blessings/abundance) in my Rizq (sustenance ) . [Musnad al-Firdaws written by Abū Manṣūr al-Daylamī , Itihaf alsadah 353/6]
#5 Dua during Wudu (not from Hadith)
Transliteration : Allahumma Inni Asalukal Yumna wal Barakata wa Aa-oo-zu Bika Minash Shumi wal Halaka
Translation : O Allah, I ask fro Barakah (blessings) and I seek refuge from taking bad omen and from destruction written by Abū Manṣūr al-Daylamī , Itihaf alsadah 353/6]
#6 Dua during Wudu (not from Hadith)
Transliteration : Allahumma Asqini Min Howdhi Nabbiyaka Muhammad Salallaho alayhay wa sallam Kasan La Azhmau Badahu Abada
Translation : O Allah, grant us water from the Basin of Your Prophet Muhammad (salallaho alayhay wa sallam) after drinking that, there will be no thirst for ever . [The Book Of Remembrances ( Kitab Al-Adhkar ) by Muhy al-Din Yahya ibn Sharaf al-Nawawi ]
#7 Dua during Wudu (not from Hadith)
Transliteration : Allahumma Aa-inni Ala Tilawatil Quran , wa Zikirka , wa Shukrika , wa husni Ibadatika
Translation : O Allah,help me to read (more) Quran and your rememberance and your Shukr (thankfulness) and best of your acts of worship . [Musnad al-Firdaws written by Abū Manṣūr al-Daylamī , Itihaf alsadah 353/6]
#8 Dua during Wudu (not from Hadith)
Allahumma Aa-inni Ala Tilawati Zikrak
Translation : O Allah,help me to and in your rememberance (in the form of) recitation ( of Quran) . [Musnad al-Firdaws written by Abū Manṣūr al-Daylamī , Itihaf alsadah 353/6]
#9 Dua during Wudu (not from Hadith)
Transliteration : Allahumma Laqqini Hujjati wala Tahrimni Raihatal Jannah
Translation : O Allah, teach me my argument (on the day of judgement) and do not deprive me from the fragrance of Paradise. [Musnad al-Firdaws written by Abū Manṣūr al-Daylamī , Itihaf alsadah 353/6]
#10 Dua during Wudu (not from Hadith)
Transliteration : Allahumma La Tahrimni Raiihata Naimika wa Janatika
Translation : O Allah, do not deprive me from the fragrance of your blessings and the fragrance of your paradise . [Musnad al-Firdaws written by Abū Manṣūr al-Daylamī , Itihaf alsadah 353/6]
#11 Dua during Wudu (not from Hadith)
Transliteration : Allahumma Arihini Raihital Jannati wa la Turhini Raihitan Naar
Translation : O Allah, grant . [Musnad al-Firdaws written by Abū Manṣūr al-Daylamī , Itihaf alsadah 353/6]
#12 Dua during Wudu (not from Hadith)
Transliteration : Allahumma
Translation : O Allah, grant . [Musnad al-Firdaws written by Abū Manṣūr al-Daylamī , Itihaf alsadah 353/6]
#13 Dua during Wudu (not from Hadith)
Transliteration : Allahumma
Translation : O Allah, grant . [Musnad al-Firdaws written by Abū Manṣūr al-Daylamī , Itihaf alsadah 353/6]
Dua after Wudu
#14 Dua after Wudu
أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَهُ وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ
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Transliteration : ‘Ash-hadu an la ilaha illallahu Wahdahu la sharika Lahu, wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan ‘abduhu wa Rasuluhu
Translation : It is my testimony that there is no true God but Allah, Who has no partners, and that Muhammad (صلي الله عليه وآله وبارك وسلم) is His slave and Messenger.
Hadith Reference : “Whoever of you performs Wudu’ carefully and then says this dua:
أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَهُ وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ
then the 8 gates of Paradise are opened for him. He may enter through whichever of these gates he likes.
[ Saheeh Muslim Hadith 185 , Chapter : The rewards of Wudu ]
#15 Dua after Wudu
In another Hadith , the same dua for wudu is mentioned with addition of another sentence
أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَهُ وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْنِي مِنَ التَّوَّابِينَ وَاجْعَلْنِي مِنَ الْمُتَطَهِّرِينَ
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Transliteration : Ashhadu an la ilaha illallah, wahdahu la sharika lahu, wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan-abduhu wa rasuluhu, Allahummajalni minat tawwabin, waj’alni minal mutatahhirin
Translation : It is my testimony that there is no true God but Allah, Who has no partners, and that Muhammad (صلي الله عليه وآله وبارك وسلم) is His slave and Messenger. O Allah, Include me among those who is a repentant, and include me among those who purify themselves.
Hadith Reference : “Whoever of you performs Wudu’ carefully and then says this dua:
أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَهُ وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْنِي مِنَ التَّوَّابِينَ وَاجْعَلْنِي مِنَ الْمُتَطَهِّرِينَ
then the 8 gates of Paradise are opened for him. He may enter through whichever of these gates he likes.
[ Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 55 ]
#16 Dua after Wudu
In another Hadith , the same dua for wudu is mentioned with addition of another sentence
سبحانَكَ اللَّهمَّ وبحمدِكَ أشهدَ أن لا إلهَ إلَّا أنتَ أستغفرُكَ وأتوبُ إليكَ
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Transliteration : Subḥānaka Allāhumma wa biḥamdika, ‘ash-hadu ‘an lā ‘ilāha ‘illā ‘Anta, ‘astaghfiruka wa ‘atūbu ‘ilayk
Translation : Glory is to You, O Allah, and all praise for You . I bear witness that there is no one worthy of worship but You . I ask for Your forgiveness and turn to You in repentance.
Hadith Reference : “Whoever of you performs Wudu’ says this dua:
سبحانَكَ اللَّهمَّ وبحمدِكَ أشهدَ أن لا إلهَ إلَّا أنتَ أستغفرُكَ وأتوبُ إليكَ
then this (dua) will be written (for him) on a parchment (vellum ) , then it will sealed with a stamp, and this seal will not be broken until the Day of Resurrection. [ Al-Tabrani 123/2 , Bayhaqi Dawat-al-kabeer Hadith 5 , Sunan Nisai ]
Combing all Duas after Wudu
We can combine the above mentioned duas in a single dua as mentioned in this fatwa .
أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَهُ وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْنِي مِنَ التَّوَّابِينَ وَاجْعَلْنِي مِنَ الْمُتَطَهِّرِينَ , سبحانَكَ اللَّهمَّ وبحمدِكَ أشهدَ أن لا إلهَ إلَّا أنتَ أستغفرُكَ وأتوبُ إليكَ
Audio recitation :
Transliteration : Ashhadu an la ilaha illallah, wahdahu la sharika lahu, wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan-abduhu wa rasuluhu, Allahummajalni minat tawwabin, waj’alni minal mutatahhirin.
Subḥānaka Allāhumma wa biḥamdika, ‘ash-hadu ‘an lā ‘ilāha ‘illā ‘Anta, ‘astaghfiruka wa ‘atūbu ‘ilayk
Translation : It is my testimony that there is no true God but Allah, Who has no partners, and that Muhammad (صلي الله عليه وآله وبارك وسلم) is His slave and Messenger. O Allah, Include me among those who is a repentant, and include me among those who purify themselves.
Glory is to You, O Allah, and all praise for You . I bear witness that there is no one worthy of worship but You . I ask for Your forgiveness and turn to You in repentance.
May Allah (Subhanahu wa ta ala) make this post beneficial for all of us. Ameen . (Allahummay Sallay ala Muhammad ew wa ala Ale Muhammad) . You might be interested to read “Duas for Exams” .
