Browse a growing collection of daily supplications connected with the Holy Qur'an and hadith literature, presented with Arabic text, Urdu translation, and English meaning. Source references are displayed where they are available, and entries may be refined as references, wording, translations, and grading are reviewed.

Growing dua collection Arabic, Urdu & English 204 entries with a source reference

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Masnoon Duain are there in Islam?

There is no single fixed total for Masnoon Duain. Supplications are found throughout the Holy Qur'an and many hadith collections. This website brings together a growing selection for common situations such as waking, sleeping, eating, travelling, prayer, sickness, worry, gratitude, and remembrance, with Arabic text, Urdu translation, English meaning, and source references where available.

What is the dua before eating in Islam?

The dua before eating is "Bismillah" (بِسْمِ اللّٰہِ — "In the name of Allah"). If you forget to say it before taking the first bite, say "Bismillahi fi awwalihi wa akhirihi" ("In the name of Allah, at its beginning and at its end"). Both are recorded in Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim. After finishing the meal, say "Alhamdulillah" — and the fuller dua "Al-hamdu lillahil-ladhi at'ama na wa saqana wa ja'alana minal-muslimeen" ("All praise is for Allah Who fed us and gave us drink and made us among the Muslims").

What is the dua for sleeping in Islam?

Before sleeping, lie on your right side and recite "Allahumma bismika amutu wa ahya" (اللَّهُمَّ بِاسْمِكَ أَمُوتُ وَأَحْيَا — "O Allah, in Your name I die and I live"), from Sahih Bukhari 6314. You should also recite Ayat al-Kursi (2:255), the last two verses of Surah Al-Baqarah (2:285–286), and the three Quls (Surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, and An-Nas) — blowing into your hands and wiping over your body. For protection through the night, Surah Al-Mulk is also recommended.

What is the dua for anxiety, grief, and sadness?

The Prophet ﷺ taught: "Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-hammi wal-hazani, wal-'ajzi wal-kasali, wal-bukhli wal-jubni, wa dala'id-dayni wa ghalabatir-rijal" (اللّهُـمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الهَـمِّ وَالْحُـزْنِ وَالْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ وَالْبُخْلِ وَالْجُبْنِ وَضَلْعِ الدَّيْنِ وَغَلَبَةِ الرِّجَال) — "O Allah, I seek refuge in You from worry and grief, from weakness and laziness, from miserliness and cowardice, from the burden of debt, and from being overpowered by men." This is recorded in Sahih Bukhari (6363) and is among the most frequently recited masnoon duain for emotional distress.

Are all Masnoon Duain in this collection authentic?

The collection includes supplications associated with the Holy Qur'an and hadith literature. A source reference is displayed where it is available in the database, but references, wording, translations, and grading should continue to be reviewed. Readers should consult the cited primary source and a qualified scholar when authentication or religious guidance is important.

What is the difference between dua and duain?

"Dua" (دعا, plural "ad'iya" أدعية or "da'awat" دعوات in Arabic) is the singular form meaning "supplication" or "prayer." "Duain" (دعائیں) is the Urdu plural of "dua" using the Persian-style "-ain" suffix. "Masnoon" (مسنون) refers to the Sunnah — the teachings, sayings, and practices associated with Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. So "Masnoon Duain" means supplications connected with the Sunnah.