Daily Duas in Arabic with English Translation

Supplications for every moment

Authentic everyday duas with Arabic, transliteration, translation and audio.

Authentic Daily Duas for Everyday Life

Learn six daily Duas connected with meals, sleep, waking, entering the home and travel. Every lesson includes carefully presented Arabic, pronunciation support, English meaning and source information so you can understand and practise each supplication confidently.

Start with one short Dua and use it at the correct moment each day. Open the complete lessons below for Arabic with Harakat, transliteration, translation, supporting evidence and links to the other Duas in this collection.

Dua Before Eating (Bismillah)

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ

Bismillah

In the name of Allah.

Learn the authentic Dua before eating, its meaning and pronunciation, what to say if you forget, and the Prophetic manners of beginning a meal.

Read Dua Before Eating (Bismillah)
Sahih al-Bukhari 5376; Sahih Muslim 2022a; Sunan Abi Dawud 3767; Jami at-Tirmidhi 1858

Dua After Eating (Alhamdulillah)

الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَطْعَمَنِي هَذَا وَرَزَقَنِيهِ مِنْ غَيْرِ حَوْلٍ مِنِّي وَلَا قُوَّةٍ

Alhamdu lillahil-ladhi at’amani hadha wa razaqanihi min ghayri hawlin minni wa la quwwah

All praise is for Allah who fed me this and provided it for me without any power or might from me.

Learn an authentically reported Dua after eating, its English meaning and pronunciation, shorter praise, extended Sunnah wording and practical daily use.

Read Dua After Eating (Alhamdulillah)
Jami at-Tirmidhi 3458 (Hasan Gharib); Sahih Muslim 2734a; Sahih al-Bukhari 5458

Dua Before Sleeping (Bismika Allahumma)

بِاسْمِكَ اللَّهُمَّ أَمُوتُ وَأَحْيَا

Bismika Allahumma amutu wa ahya

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

Learn the authentic Dua before sleeping, its Arabic, meaning and pronunciation, plus a simple Sunnah bedtime routine from reliable Hadith.

Read Dua Before Sleeping (Bismika Allahumma)
Sahih al-Bukhari 6324; Sahih al-Bukhari 247; Sahih al-Bukhari 5017; Sahih al-Bukhari 2311; Sahih al-Bukhari 5009

Dua After Waking Up (Alhamdulillah)

الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ

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

All praise is for Allah Who gave us life after He caused us to die, and to Him is the resurrection.

Learn the authentic Dua after waking up, its Arabic, meaning and pronunciation, and begin each morning with gratitude and remembrance of Allah.

Read Dua After Waking Up (Alhamdulillah)
Sahih al-Bukhari 6324; Sahih al-Bukhari 6312; Sahih al-Bukhari 1154

Entering the Home: Bismillah and Salam

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ

Bismillah. As-salamu alaykum.

In the name of Allah. Peace be upon you.

Learn what to say when entering the home: mention Allah with Bismillah, greet your family with Salam, and understand the grading of the longer popular dua.

Read Entering the Home: Bismillah and Salam
Sahih Muslim 2018a; Quran 24:61; Quran 24:27; Sunan Abi Dawud 5096 (Da‘if grading noted)

Travel Dua for a Journey

سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ، وَإِنَّا إِلَى رَبِّنَا لَمُنْقَلِبُونَ

Subhanalladhi sakhkhara lana hadha wa ma kunna lahu muqrinin, wa inna ila Rabbina lamunqalibun

Glory be to the One Who has subjected this to us, though we could not have controlled it, and surely to our Lord we will return.

Learn the authentic Travel Dua from Sahih Muslim, including its Arabic, meaning, pronunciation, requests for protection and words recited when returning.

Read Travel Dua for a Journey
Sahih Muslim 1342; Quran 43:13-14

Daily Duas Questions and Answers

What are daily Duas in Islam?

Daily Duas are supplications and words of remembrance connected with everyday actions such as eating, sleeping, waking, entering the home and travelling. They help a Muslim remember Allah throughout the day.

Are these daily Duas shown in Arabic and English?

Yes. Each lesson provides Arabic text with vowel marks where applicable, English transliteration for pronunciation support and a clear English translation.

Are sources provided for the daily Duas?

Yes. Individual lessons identify their Quran or Hadith references and explain grading information where a commonly quoted narration requires clarification.

How can beginners memorise daily Duas?

Begin with one short Dua, understand its meaning and repeat it at the relevant moment every day. Consistent revision is more effective than trying to memorise every Dua at once.

Can children learn these daily Duas?

Yes. Children can begin with short supplications such as Bismillah before eating and gradually add the Duas for sleeping, waking and other daily situations with guidance from a parent or teacher.

Why are transliteration and translation included?

Transliteration supports learners who cannot yet read Arabic fluently, while translation helps them understand what they are saying. Learners should gradually work towards reading the Arabic correctly.

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