EVERYDAY REMEMBRANCE

Daily Duas with Arabic, Transliteration and Meaning

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Discover everyday Islamic supplications with Arabic text, English transliteration, clear meanings and references to help you learn what you recite.

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REMEMBER ALLAH وَاذْكُرُوا اللَّهَ كَثِيرًا

“And remember Allah often.”

Quran 62:10 — excerpt

A QUICK ANSWER

What are daily duas?

Daily duas are supplications Muslims recite during everyday activities, such as waking up, eating, leaving home and going to sleep. Learning their Arabic wording, meaning and reliable source can help you recite them with greater understanding.

MAKE REMEMBRANCE PART OF YOUR DAY

Learn Daily Duas One Step at a Time

Dua is an act of calling upon Allah. Islamic teachings include supplications for many moments of daily life, along with expressions of gratitude, reliance upon Allah and seeking His protection.

This page brings together selected supplications with Arabic text, transliteration, English meanings and references. Read each dua carefully and check its cited source if you want to study the wording in more detail.

Transliteration is a learning aid, not a perfect substitute for Arabic script or pronunciation. You can develop your reading through our Arabic language classes and Quran reading course.

EVERYDAY SUPPLICATIONS

Daily Duas for Different Moments

Start with a few supplications and learn their wording and meanings. References are provided so you can consult the source.

WAKING UP 01

Dua Upon Waking Up

الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ

Transliteration

Alhamdu lillahil-ladhi ahyana ba'da ma amatana wa ilayhin-nushur.

English Meaning

All praise is for Allah who gave us life after causing us to die, and to Him is the resurrection.

Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 6312.

BEFORE EATING 02

Before Eating

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ

Transliteration

Bismillah.

English Meaning

In the name of Allah.

Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 5376; the hadith teaches saying Allah's name before eating.

AFTER EATING 03

After Eating

الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ

Transliteration

Alhamdulillah.

English Meaning

All praise and thanks are for Allah.

Note: This is a short expression of praise. Longer supplications after eating are also reported in hadith.

LEAVING HOME 04

When Leaving Home

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللَّهِ، لَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللَّهِ

Transliteration

Bismillah, tawakkaltu 'alallah, la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah.

English Meaning

In the name of Allah; I place my trust in Allah. There is no power and no strength except through Allah.

Source: Sunan Abi Dawud 5095; Jami' at-Tirmidhi 3426.

BEFORE SLEEP 05

Before Going to Sleep

بِاسْمِكَ اللَّهُمَّ أَمُوتُ وَأَحْيَا

Transliteration

Bismika Allahumma amutu wa ahya.

English Meaning

In Your name, O Allah, I die and I live.

Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 6324.

QURANIC DUA 06

A Dua for Good in This Life and the Hereafter

رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ

Transliteration

Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil-akhirati hasanatan wa qina 'adhaban-nar.

English Meaning

Our Lord, grant us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.

Source: The Quran, Surah Al-Baqarah 2:201.

Learning note: Transliteration spellings can vary. For precise pronunciation and full context, consult the cited source and learn from a qualified teacher.

BUILD A SIMPLE ROUTINE

How to Learn and Remember Daily Duas

You do not need to memorise every supplication at once. Begin with a few that fit naturally into your daily routine.

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Learn one dua at a time. Focus on its wording and meaning before moving to another.
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Read the Arabic carefully. Use transliteration as a guide while working towards reading the Arabic script.
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Understand what you recite. Learning the meaning helps you reflect on the supplication.
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Check reliable references. Use the cited Quran verse or hadith collection for context.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Daily Duas: Common Questions

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What are daily duas?

Daily duas are supplications Muslims can recite during everyday activities, such as waking up, eating, leaving home and going to sleep. Their wording and references should be checked against reliable Islamic sources.

Can I learn duas with English transliteration?

Yes. Transliteration can help beginners follow Arabic pronunciation, although it cannot represent every Arabic sound precisely. Learning the Arabic script is recommended.

Why should I learn the meaning of a dua?

Understanding a dua's meaning can help you reflect on the words you recite and develop a more meaningful connection with the supplication.

Where can I learn to read Arabic and the Quran?

Explore our Arabic language, Quran reading and Quran with Tajweed pages to learn more about these areas of study.

Are the duas on this page referenced?

Source references are included with the listed supplications. Consult the cited Quran verse or hadith collection for the full context and wording.

Do I need to know Arabic to begin learning duas?

No. You can begin by learning a dua's meaning and using transliteration as a pronunciation aid. Gradually learning Arabic letters and sounds can help you read the original text.

Daily Duas with Arabic, Transliteration and Meaning

What are daily duas?

Learn Daily Duas One Step at a Time