In the bustling rhythm of daily life, turning to God the Almighty with heartfelt supplications brings peace and purpose to our hearts.
The book Hisnul Muslim, compiled by Sa’id bin Ali bin Wahf Al-Qahtani, is a timeless treasury of authentic Islamic duas drawn from the Quran and Sunnah, guiding us to seek Allah’s mercy, protection and blessings in every facet of life.
The following collection of duas is more than words – it is a spiritual companion, reminding us to stay connected to our Creator through gratitude, humility and trust.
Whether you’re seeking strength, forgiveness or tranquility, these carefully selected supplications from Hisnul Muslim offer a pathway to draw closer to God, enriching our lives with faith and devotion.
Dua after the last tashahhud and before salam
Dua at the start of the prayer (after takbeer)
Dua at times of amazement and delight
Dua between the two prostrations in prayer
Dua by a resident for a traveller
Dua for a debtor when their debt is settled
Dua for a deceased at their funeral prayer
Dua for asking for clear skies
Dua for expelling the devil and his whisperings
Dua for one afflicted by whisperings in prayer or recitation
Dua for one afflicted with doubt in his faith
Dua for removing your clothes/ undressing
Dua for seeking guidance in forming a decision (Al-Istikharah)
Dua for someone afflicted by a calamity
Dua for someone who does you a favour
Dua for someone whose affairs have become difficult
Dua for stopping or lodging somewhere
Dua immediately after salam of witr prayer
Dua when bowing in prayer (ruku)
Dua when encountering an enemy
Dua when experiencing unrest, fear, apprehensiveness and the like during sleep
Dua when hearing the adhaan (call for prayer)
Dua when placing children under Allah’s protection
Dua when prostrating due to recitation of the Quran
Dua when returning from travel
Dua when rising from the bowing position
Dua when seeing a good dream or a bad dream
Dua when slaughtering or offering a sacrifice
Dua when stricken with a mishap or overtaken by an affair
Dua when turning over in sleep
Dua while ascending or descending
Dua while travelling as dawn approaches
Dua whilst prostrating in prayer (sujood)
How to offer condolences in Islam
How to say the Talbiyah, the declaration of faith and intent recited during Hajj and Umrah
How to say the Tashahhud, also known as At-Tahiyyat
Morning and evening duas (remembrance)
Seeking forgiveness and repentance
What to do after receiving pleasant news
What to do when hearing the barking of dogs at night
What to say upon receiving pleasing or displeasing news
What to say when insulted while fasting
When to do upon hearing a rooster crow or the braying of a donkey
When upon entering a town or village …etc