Islamic Guides
Duas
Dua — calling upon Allah — is an act of worship in itself, and the Qur'an teaches us to ask. Because dua is a matter of the heart, this section pairs every supplication with its Arabic text, a close translation, its source, and the context in which it is recited. Where a narration's chain is debated by scholars, that is said plainly instead of hiding it.
- What dua is and the etiquette of making dua.
- The best times and situations for dua.
- Everyday duas — waking, sleeping, eating, travelling, protection — with sources.
What Is Dua? The Meaning of Supplication in Islam
Dua is calling upon Allah — an act of worship in itself. What it is, what it is not, and why Muslims are urged to ask.
How to Make Dua: A Practical Guide to Supplication
A practical, gentle guide to making dua — preparation, posture, what to say, and how to ask with sincerity and trust.
The Best Times to Make Dua in Islam
The moments of the day and year when supplication is especially encouraged — the last third of the night, sujud, between adhan and iqamah, and more.
Duas for Sleeping: Supplications for the Night
The duas the Prophet (peace be upon him) taught before sleep — protection, remembrance, and entrusting the night to Allah.
Duas for Waking Up: Beginning the Day with Allah
How to begin the day the recorded way — waking with praise, morning adhkar, and the first dua of the morning.
Duas for Eating: Before and After Every Meal
The short, grateful duas Muslims recite before and after meals, and why eating can become one of the day's most repeated acts of remembrance.
Duas for Travel: A Journey's Companion
The duas and practices of travel — boarding, setting out, and asking Allah for safety and a safe return — with the fiqh of shortening prayer.
Duas for Protection: Guarding Yourself and Your Family
The protection duas of the Qur'an and sunnah — the mu'awwidhat, morning and evening adhkar, and supplications for family and home.