Duas, or supplications, are the most powerful connection between a believer and Allah. They are not just words, they are expressions of hope, reliance, humility, and faith. From the Prophets to the righteous pious of every era, their prayers show us how to turn to Allah in every situation: in times of difficulty, gratitude, fear, or need.
The duas of the Prophets are timeless guidance, offering lessons in patience, repentance, and trust in Allah. Whether it is Prophet Yunus in the belly of the whale, Prophet Musa facing Pharaoh, or the pious seeking mercy and protection, these supplications continue to inspire and transform lives.
In this blog, you will discover powerful prophetic duas, famous supplications from the pious, their Arabic text, transliteration, English meanings, and lessons we can apply today. By following these prayers, you can strengthen your faith, find inner peace, and experience the mercy and blessings of Allah in your everyday life.
Why Following the Duas of the Prophets is Important
Allah created humans with needs, challenges, and moments of despair. Supplication is the connection that bridges human weakness with divine strength. The Quran repeatedly emphasizes that asking Allah sincerely is both worship and a means of relief. Allah says in the Quran:
Arabic: وَقَالَ رَبُّكُمُ ادْعُونِي أَسْتَجِبْ لَكُمْ
Transliteration: Wa qala rabbukum idAAoonee astajib lakum
English Translation: And your Lord says, “Call upon Me; I will respond to you.” (Surah Ghafir 40:60)
This verse establishes the foundation that duas are not optional; they are a command and a promise from Allah.
Famous Duas of the Prophets
The Famous Duas of the Prophets are timeless prayers that guided them through trials, hardships, and important life decisions. These supplications teach us how to seek Allah’s help, mercy, and guidance with sincerity and humility. By studying and following them, we can strengthen our faith and apply their lessons in our daily lives.
Dua of Prophet Adam (A.S) for Forgiveness
After his slip in Paradise, Prophet Adam (A.S) sought Allah’s mercy.
Arabic: رَبَّنَا ظَلَمْنَا أَنْفُسَنَا وَإِنْ لَمْ تَغْفِرْ لَنَا وَتَرْحَمْنَا لَنَكُونَنَّ مِنَ الْخَاسِرِينَ
Transliteration: Rabbana zalamna anfusana wa in lam taghfir lana wa tarhamna lanakoonanna min al-khasireen
English Translation: Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves, and if You do not forgive us and have mercy upon us, we will surely be among the losers. (Surah Al Araf 7:23)
Lesson: Always seek forgiveness and mercy, no matter the magnitude of the mistake.
Dua of Prophet Nuh (A.S) for Deliverance
Prophet Nuh (A.S) prayed to Allah for help during the flood:
Arabic: رَبِّ نَجِّنِي وَأَهْلِي مِمَّا يَعْمَلُونَ
Transliteration: Rabbijjinee wa ahli mimma yaAAmaloona
English Translation: My Lord, save me and my family from what they do. (Surah Noah 71:28)
Lesson: Dua is a tool to protect loved ones and seek guidance during trials.
Dua of Prophet Ibrahim (A.S) for Righteous Offspring
Prophet Ibrahim (A.S) prayed for righteous children:
Arabic: رَبِّ هَبْ لِي مِنَ الصَّالِحِينَ
Transliteration: Rabbihabli min as-salihin
English Translation: My Lord, grant me [a child] from among the righteous. (Surah As-Saffat 37:100)
Lesson: Duas can shape the future of families and generations.
Dua of Prophet Musa (A.S) for Strength and Ease
Facing Pharaoh, Prophet Musa (A.S) prayed:
Arabic: رَبِّ اشْرَحْ لِي صَدْرِي وَيَسِّرْ لِي أَمْرِي
Transliteration: Rabbi ishrah lee sadree wa yassir lee amree
English Translation: My Lord, expand for me my breast [with confidence] and ease for me my task. (Surah Ta Ha 20:25-26)
Lesson: Dua provides mental strength and guidance when facing challenges.
Dua of Prophet Yunus (A.S) in the Whale
When trapped, Prophet Yunus (A.S) turned to Allah:
Arabic: لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ سُبْحَانَكَ إِنِّي كُنْتُ مِنَ الظَّالِمِينَ
Transliteration: La ilaha illa anta subhanaka inni kuntu min al-zalimeen
English Translation: There is no deity except You; exalted are You. Indeed, I have been of the wrongdoers. (Surah Al-Anbya 21:87)
Lesson: Repentance in despair brings immediate relief and divine rescue.
Duas of the Pious
The pious of every era turned to Allah in constant supplication, inspiring believers:
- Imam Ali (RA): “O Allah, guide me to the best of deeds, the best of speech, and protect me from the evil of myself.”
- Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA): “O Allah, make my heart content with Your decree and my tongue grateful for Your blessings.”
- Sufi Saints: Constant recitation of “Astaghfirullah” and“SubhanAllah” to maintain inner peace and closeness to Allah.
Lesson: Following the pious shows that supplication is not just for crises but a lifelong habit.
30 Duas of the Prophets and the Pious
Below is a table for compilation of duas for the prophets and the pious:
| # | Dua | Arabic | Transliteration | English Translation | Source / Notes |
| 1 | Dua of Adam (A.S) for forgiveness | رَبَّنَا ظَلَمْنَا أَنْفُسَنَا وَإِنْ لَمْ تَغْفِرْ لَنَا وَتَرْحَمْنَا لَنَكُونَنَّ مِنَ الْخَاسِرِينَ | Rabbana zalamna anfusana wa in lam taghfir lana wa tarhamna lanakoonanna min al-khasireen | Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves, and if You do not forgive us and have mercy upon us, we will surely be among the losers. | Quran 7:23 |
| 2 | Dua of Nuh (A.S) for protection | رَبِّ نَجِّنِي وَأَهْلِي مِمَّا يَعْمَلُونَ | Rabbijjinee wa ahli mimma yaAAmaloona | My Lord, save me and my family from what they do. | Quran 71:28 |
| 3 | Dua of Ibrahim (A.S) for righteous offspring | رَبِّ هَبْ لِي مِنَ الصَّالِحِينَ | Rabbihabli min as-salihin | My Lord, grant me [a child] from among the righteous. | Quran 37:100 |
| 4 | Dua of Musa (A.S) for ease | رَبِّ اشْرَحْ لِي صَدْرِي وَيَسِّرْ لِي أَمْرِي | Rabbi ishrah lee sadree wa yassir lee amree | My Lord, expand for me my breast and ease for me my task. | Quran 20:25-26 |
| 5 | Dua of Yunus (A.S) in the whale | لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ سُبْحَانَكَ إِنِّي كُنْتُ مِنَ الظَّالِمِينَ | La ilaha illa anta subhanaka inni kuntu min al-zalimeen | There is no deity except You; exalted are You. Indeed, I have been of the wrongdoers. | Quran 21:87 |
| 6 | Dua of Prophet Yusuf (A.S) for help | رَبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا | Rabbi zidni ilma | My Lord, increase me in knowledge. | Quran 20:114 |
| 7 | Dua of Prophet Zakariya (A.S) for a child | رَبِّ لَا تَذَرْنِي فَرْدًا وَأَنْتَ خَيْرُ الْوَارِثِينَ | Rabbi la tadharnee fardan wa anta khayrul waritheen | My Lord, do not leave me alone [childless], while You are the best of inheritors. | Quran 21:89 |
| 8 | Dua of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ for guidance | اللَّهُمَّ اهْدِنِي وَسَدِّدْنِي | Allahuma ihdini wa saddidni | O Allah, guide me and keep me steadfast. | Hadith, Tirmidhi |
| 9 | Dua for protection | اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الشَّرِّ كُلِّهِ | Allahuma inni aoodhu bika min al-sharri kullihi | O Allah, I seek refuge in You from all evil. | Hadith, Abu Dawood |
| 10 | Dua for sustenance | اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ رِزْقًا طَيِّبًا وَعِلْمًا نَافِعًا وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا | Allahuma inni as’aluka rizqan tayyiban wa ilman nafi’an wa ‘amalan mutaqabbalan | O Allah, I ask You for good and lawful provision, beneficial knowledge, and accepted deeds. | Hadith, Ibn Majah |
| 11 | Dua for patience | رَبَّنَا أَفْرِغْ عَلَيْنَا صَبْرًا وَتَوَفَّنَا مُسْلِمِينَ | Rabbana afrigh ‘alayna sabran wa tawaffana muslimeen | Our Lord, pour upon us patience and let us die as Muslims. | Quran 7:126 |
| 12 | Dua for forgiveness | أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ رَبِّي مِنْ كُلِّ ذَنْبٍ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْهِ | Astaghfirullah Rabbi min kulli dhanbin wa atubu ilayh | I seek forgiveness from Allah, my Lord, from every sin, and I turn to Him in repentance. | Hadith, Sahih Muslim |
| 13 | Dua of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ for humility | اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْنِي خَاشِعًا لِقَلْبِي وَخَاضِعًا لِنَفْسِي | Allahuma aj’alni khashi’an liqalbi wa khadi’an linafsi | O Allah, make my heart humble and my soul submissive. | Common supplication |
| 14 | Dua of Prophet Musa (A.S) for victory | رَبِّ نَجِّنِي مِنَ الْقَوْمِ الظَّالِمِينَ | Rabbi najjinee minal qawmi al-zalimeen | My Lord, save me from the wrongdoing people. | Quran 28:21 |
| 15 | Dua of Prophet Ibrahim (A.S) for Mecca | رَبَّنَا اجْعَلْ فِي هَذِهِ الْبِلَادِ أَهْلًا مُتَّقِينَ | Rabbana aj’al fee hathihi al-biladi ahlan muttaqeen | Our Lord, make in this city inhabitants who are righteous. | Quran 2:126 |
| 16 | Dua of Prophet Dawud (A.S) for gratefulness | رَبِّ أَوْزِعْنِي أَنْ أَشْكُرَ نِعْمَتَكَ | Rabbi awzi’ni an ashkura ni’mataka | My Lord, enable me to be grateful for Your blessings. | Quran 34:13 |
| 17 | Dua for seeking knowledge | رَبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا | Rabbi zidni ilma | My Lord, increase me in knowledge. | Quran 20:114 |
| 18 | Dua for health | اللَّهُمَّ اشْفِنِي وَعَافِنِي | Allahuma ishfini wa ‘afini | O Allah, heal me and grant me well-being. | Common supplication |
| 19 | Dua for relief | رَبِّ إِنِّي مَغْلُوبٌ فَانْتَصِرْ | Rabbi inni maghloobun fantasir | My Lord, I am overpowered, so help me. | Quran 7:128 |
| 20 | Dua of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ for mercy | اللَّهُمَّ ارْحَمْنِي وَاغْفِرْ لِي | Allahuma irhamni wa ighfir li | O Allah, have mercy on me and forgive me. | Hadith, Sahih Muslim |
| 21 | Dua of Prophet Yunus (A.S) in difficulty | لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ سُبْحَانَكَ إِنِّي كُنْتُ مِنَ الظَّالِمِينَ | La ilaha illa anta subhanaka inni kuntu min al-zalimeen | There is no deity except You; exalted are You. Indeed, I have been of the wrongdoers. | Quran 21:87 |
| 22 | Dua for protection from evil | أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ | A’oodhu bikalimatillahi al-tammat min sharri ma khalaq | I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He created. | Hadith, Abu Dawood |
| 23 | Dua of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ for guidance | اللَّهُمَّ اهْدِنِي وَسَدِّدْنِي | Allahuma ihdini wa saddidni | O Allah, guide me and keep me steadfast. | Hadith, Tirmidhi |
| 24 | Dua for parents | رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي وَلِوَالِدَيَّ | Rabbighfir li wa liwalidayya | My Lord, forgive me and my parents. | Quran 14:41 |
| 25 | Dua for protection from misfortune | اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ | Allahuma inni a’oodhu bika min al-hammi wal-hazan | O Allah, I seek refuge in You from worry and grief. | Hadith, Sahih Bukhari |
| 26 | Dua of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ for love | اللَّهُمَّ اجعلني وأهلي من أحبابك | Allahuma aj’alni wa ahli min ahbabik | O Allah, make me and my family among Your beloved. | Common supplication |
| 27 | Dua for success | رَبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا وَفَهْمًا | Rabbi zidni ilma wa fahman | My Lord, increase me in knowledge and understanding. | Common supplication |
| 28 | Dua for mercy and forgiveness | أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ رَبِّي مِنْ كُلِّ ذَنْبٍ | Astaghfirullah Rabbi min kulli dhanb | I seek forgiveness from Allah, my Lord, from every sin. | Hadith, Sahih Muslim |
| 29 | Dua for ease in debt | اللَّهُمَّ اكْفِنِي بِحَلَالِكَ عَنْ حَرَامِكَ وَاغْنِنِي بِفَضْلِكَ عَمَّنْ سِوَاكَ | Allahuma ikfini bihalalika an haramika wa aghnini bifadlika amman siwak | O Allah, suffice me with what is lawful instead of what is forbidden, and enrich me with Your bounty from anyone else. | Hadith, Abu Dawood |
| 30 | Dua for forgiveness and protection | اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي ذَنْبِي وَوَسِّعْ لِي فِي دَارِي | Allahuma ighfir li dhanbi wa wassi’ li fi dari | O Allah, forgive my sin and expand my home for me. | Common supplication |
Types of Duas and Their Importance
Below are some important duas you can recite:
- Dua for Forgiveness: Astaghfirullah, Syed ul Istighfar
- Dua for Guidance: Allahuma ihdini, Allahuma qini
- Dua for Protection: Allahuma inni aoodhu bika min sharri
- Dua for Rizq: Allahuma inni as’aluka rizqan tayyiban
- Dua for Strength: Rabbi ishrah lee sadri
These cover all aspects of life: spiritual, mental, emotional, and material.
How to Make Duas Effective
Here are some steps to make your dua effective:
- Sincerity: Pray with a pure heart.
- Persistence: Never give up; consistent supplication matters.
- Humility: Recognize your need for Allah.
- Praise before Request: Begin with Alhamdulillah and Salawat on the Prophet ﷺ.
- Trust in Allah: Believe that He hears and responds in the best way.
The Prophet ﷺ said:
Arabic: الدعاء هو العبادة
Transliteration: Ad-dua huwa al-ibadah
English Translation: Supplication is worship. – (Tirmidhi)
Conclusion
The duas of the Prophets and the pious are timeless guides for every believer. They show us how to ask with humility, patience, and complete trust in Allah. By studying and practicing these supplications, you can:
- Strengthen your faith
- Find peace in difficulties
- Seek forgiveness and guidance
- Protect yourself and your family
- Attract blessings in every aspect of life
Start incorporating these duas today, making them part of your daily routine, and witness the spiritual transformation they bring. Remember, every heartfelt supplication is a direct conversation with Allah, and He responds in ways that are best for you.
FAQs:
What are the most powerful duas of the Prophets?
Duas like those of Adam, Nuh, Ibrahim, Musa, and Yunus are among the most powerful in Islam.
Can the duas of the pious benefit me today?
Yes, following the supplications of the righteous helps strengthen faith, patience, and connection with Allah.
How often should I recite prophetic duas?
Daily recitation, especially in prayers, during hardship, and before sleeping, is recommended.
Is dua considered worship?
Yes, the Prophet ﷺ said, “Dua is worship” (Tirmidhi).
Can duas change destiny?
Sincere supplication with faith can open doors, remove difficulties, and bring blessings in both this life and the Hereafter.
