Other authentic duas
Duas and words of remembrance the Prophet ﷺ taught, from the authentic hadith collections.
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The best way to ask forgiveness (Sayyid al-Istighfar)
In the morning and in the evening.
al-laa-hum-ma an-ta rab-bee laa i-laa-ha il-laa an-ta, kha-laq-ta-nee wa a-na 'ab-du-ka, wa a-na 'a-laa 'ah-di-ka wa wa'-di-ka mas-ta-ṭa'-tu, a-'oo-dhu bi-ka min shar-ri maa ṣa-na'-tu, a-boo-'u la-ka bi-ni'-ma-ti-ka 'a-lay-ya, wa a-boo-'u la-ka bi-dham-bee, fagh-fir lee, fa in-na-hoo laa yagh-fi-rudh dhu-noo-ba il-laa ant
“O Allah, You are my Lord. There is no god but You. You created me and I am Your servant. I keep Your covenant and my promise to You as much as I can. I seek Your protection from the evil of what I have done. I admit Your blessings upon me, and I admit my sins, so forgive me, for no one forgives sins except You.”
The Prophet ﷺ called this the best way to ask for forgiveness.
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Asking forgiveness
Many times a day: the Prophet ﷺ said it more than seventy times a day.
as-tagh-fi-rul-laa-ha wa a-too-bu i-layh
“I ask Allah for forgiveness and I turn to Him in repentance.”
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Two phrases heavy on the Scale
Any time.
sub-ḥaa-nal-laa-hi wa bi-ḥam-dih, sub-ḥaa-nal-laa-hil 'a-ẓeem
“Glory be to Allah and praise be to Him; glory be to Allah, the Most Great.”
Light on the tongue, heavy on the Scale, and loved by the Most Merciful.
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For worry and sadness
When you feel anxious, sad or weak.
al-laa-hum-ma in-nee a-'oo-dhu bi-ka mi-nal ham-mi wal ḥa-za-ni wal 'aj-zi wal ka-sa-li wal bukh-li wal jub-ni wa ḍa-la-'id day-ni wa gha-la-ba-tir ri-jaal
“O Allah, I seek Your protection from worry and sadness, from weakness and laziness, from miserliness and cowardice, from the burden of debt and from being overpowered by people.”
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In times of distress
When something difficult happens.
laa i-laa-ha il-lal-laa-hul 'a-ẓee-mul ḥa-leem, laa i-laa-ha il-lal-laa-hu rab-bul 'ar-shil 'a-ẓeem, laa i-laa-ha il-lal-laa-hu rab-bus sa-maa-waa-ti wa rab-bul ar-ḍi wa rab-bul 'ar-shil ka-reem
“There is no god but Allah, the Most Great, the Most Forbearing. There is no god but Allah, Lord of the Mighty Throne. There is no god but Allah, Lord of the heavens, Lord of the earth and Lord of the Noble Throne.”
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For useful knowledge and good provision
After the Fajr prayer.
al-laa-hum-ma in-nee as-'a-lu-ka 'il-man naa-fi-'an wa riz-qan ṭay-yi-ban wa 'a-ma-lam mu-ta-qab-ba-laa
“O Allah, I ask You for knowledge that benefits, provision that is good and pure, and deeds that are accepted.”
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For guidance, piety and contentment
Any time.
al-laa-hum-ma in-nee as-'a-lu-kal hu-daa wat tu-qaa wal 'a-faa-fa wal ghi-naa
“O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity and freedom from need.”
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For a firm heart
The Prophet ﷺ said this often.
yaa mu-qal-li-bal qu-loo-bi thab-bit qal-bee 'a-laa dee-nik
“O Turner of hearts, keep my heart firm on Your religion.”
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For help in remembering and worshipping Allah
At the end of every prayer.
al-laa-hum-ma a-'in-nee 'a-laa dhik-ri-ka wa shuk-ri-ka wa ḥus-ni 'i-baa-da-tik
“O Allah, help me to remember You, to thank You and to worship You well.”
The Prophet ﷺ taught this to Mu'adh ibn Jabal, telling him he loved him.
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Pleased with Allah as Lord
Three times in the morning and evening.
ra-ḍee-tu bil-laa-hi rab-ban wa bil-is-laa-mi dee-nan wa bi-mu-ḥam-ma-din na-biy-yaa
“I am pleased with Allah as my Lord, with Islam as my religion and with Muhammad ﷺ as my Prophet.”
When you say or hear the Prophet's name, add ﷺ: ṣal-lal-laa-hu 'a-lay-hi wa sal-lam (Allah's peace and blessings be upon him). It is not part of this dua's wording.
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Asking Allah to pardon you
Especially in the last ten nights of Ramadan.
al-laa-hum-ma in-na-ka 'a-fuw-wun tu-ḥib-bul 'af-wa fa'-fu 'an-nee
“O Allah, You are the One who pardons and You love to pardon, so pardon me.”
The Prophet ﷺ taught this to 'A'ishah for Laylat al-Qadr (the Night of Power).
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For provision and debts
When you are worried about money or debts.
al-laa-hum-mak-fi-nee bi-ḥa-laa-li-ka 'an ḥa-raa-mik, wa agh-ni-nee bi-faḍ-li-ka 'am-man si-waak
“O Allah, let what You have made lawful be enough for me, so I need nothing You have forbidden, and by Your favour free me from needing anyone but You.”
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Protection from shirk
Any time; a short dua to keep your faith pure.
al-laa-hum-ma in-nee a-'oo-dhu bi-ka an ush-ri-ka bi-ka wa a-na a'-lam, wa as-tagh-fi-ru-ka li-maa laa a'-lam
“O Allah, I seek Your protection from knowingly associating anything with You, and I ask Your forgiveness for what I do without knowing.”
These duas are being checked by teachers. The English pronunciation is a guide: learn the exact sounds by listening.
The meanings are explained in simple words for learners, not a word-for-word translation. For the full meaning of the Qur'an, read an established translation, such as Saheeh International in English or Maulana Muhammad Junagarhi in Urdu.