Daily Islamic duas are a powerful way to stay connected to Allah and bring barakah, safety, comfort, and guidance into our lives. Whether you are travelling, waking up for Fajr, going to sleep, or offering condolences, Islam provides authentic supplications that bring peace to the heart.
This guide brings together the most important daily Sunnah duas — including dua for safe journey, dua for sleeping, morning prayer, dua for gratitude, and condolence duas — all in one comprehensive resource.
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1. Dua for Safe Journey (Dua Safar)
Traveling is a moment where a believer seeks Allah’s protection. The famous Dua as-Safar is recommended whenever you start a journey — by car, train, ship, or airplane.
Arabic
سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ وَإِنَّا إِلَى رَبِّنَا لَمُنْقَلِبُونَ
Transliteration: Subhana-alladhi sakh-khara la-na hadha wa ma kunna la-hu muqrinin. Wa inna ila Rabbi-na la munqalibun.
Translation: Glory unto Him Who created this transportation, for us, though we were unable to create it on our own. And unto our Lord we shall return.
(Qur’an | Surah Az-Zukhruf | 43:13-14)
When to Read It
- Before starting a car
- At the airport
- Before airplane takeoff
- When beginning any travel
For safe travelling
اللَّهُمَّ هَوِّنْ عَلَيْنَا سَفَرَنَا هَذَا وَاطْوِ عَنَّا بُعْدَهُ، اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ الصَّاحِبُ فِي السَّفَرِ وَالْخَلِيفَةُ فِي الأَهْلِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ وَعْثَاءِ السَّفَرِ وَكَآبَةِ الْمَنْظَرِ وَسُوءِ الْمُنْقَلَبِ فِي الْمَالِ وَالأَهْلِ
Transliteration: Allahumma hawwin alayna safarana hadha wa twi anna bu’dahu, Allahumma anta al-sahibu fis-safari wa al-khalifatu fil-ahli, Allahumma inni a’udhu bika min wa’tha’ is-safar wa ka’abat il-manzari wa suu’ il-munqalabi fil-mali wal-ahli.
Translation: O Allah, make easy for us our journey and shorten its distance. O Allah, You are the companion on the journey and the guardian of the family. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the difficulties of travel, unpleasant sights, and changes in fortune in wealth and family.
2. Dua for Safe Flight (Airplane Travel Dua)
Many Muslims search specifically for a dua before flying.
When leaving the house
Arabic
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللَّهِ لاَ حَوْلَ وَلاَ قُوَّةَ إِلاَّ بِاللَّهِ
Transliteration: Bismillahi tawakkaltu ‘ala Allah, la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah.
Translation: In the name of Allah, I trust in Allah, there is no power or strength except with Allah.
[Hadith | Tirmidhi]
Then Recite this
سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ وَإِنَّا إِلَى رَبِّنَا لَمُنْقَلِبُونَ
Transliteration: Subhana-alladhi sakh-khara la-na hadha wa ma kunna la-hu muqrinin. Wa inna ila Rabbi-na la munqalibun.
Translation: Glory unto Him Who created this transportation, for us, though we were unable to create it on our own. And unto our Lord we shall return.
(Qur’an | Surah Az-Zukhruf | 43:13-14)
3. Dua Before Sleeping (Sunnah Sleeping Dua)
Sleeping with remembrance of Allah brings protection from Shaytan and peace in the heart.
Main Sleeping Dua
Arabic:
بِاسْمِكَ اللَّهُمَّ أَمُوتُ وَأَحْيَا
Transliteration:
Bismika Allahumma amūtu wa ahyā.
Meaning:
“In Your name, O Allah, I die and I live.”
Dua for Peaceful Sleep / Sleeping Fast
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اللّٰهُمَّ ارْزُقْنِي نَوْمًا هَانِئًا وَارِحْ قَلْبِي
“O Allah, grant me restful sleep and soothe my heart.”
Sunnah Acts Before Sleeping
- Recite Ayat-ul-Kursi
- Recite Surah Ikhlas, Falaq, Nas
- Sleep on your right side
4. Morning Islamic Dua (Morning Prayer in Islam)
Morning remembrance brings blessings into the entire day.
Du’a upon waking
Recite this du’a when you wake up from sleep:
الحَمْـدُ لِلّهِ الّذي أَحْـيانا بَعْـدَ ما أَماتَـنا وَإليه النُّـشور
Transliteration: Alhamdulillahilladhee ahyana ba’da ma amatana wa ilayhin-nushoor.
Translation: All praise belongs to Allah Who has restored us back to life after causing us to die; and to Him shall we return.
[Hadith | Bukhari – 7394]
Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ بِكَ أَصْبَحْنَا، وَبِكَ أَمْسَيْنَا وَبِكَ نَحْيَا، وَبِكَ نَمُوتُ وَإِلَيْكَ النُّشُورُ
Transliteration
Allahumma bika aṣbaḥna,wa bika amsayna, wa bika naḥya, wa bika namoot, wa ilaykan-nushoor.
Meaning
O Allah, We enter the morning by You and we enter the evening by You. We live by You and we die by You and to You is gathering
Additional Morning Duas
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- Reciting the first ten ayat of Surah Kahf
- Saying SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar 33x
Evening Islamic Dua (Evening Prayer in Islam)
Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ بِكَ أَمْسَيْنَا، وَبِكَ أَصْبَحْنَا وَبِكَ نَحْيَا، وَبِكَ نَمُوتُ وَإِلَيْكَ الْمَصِيرُ
Transliteration
Allahumma bika amsayna wa bika asbahna, wa bika naḥya, wa bika namoot, wa ilaykal-maseer
Meaning
O Allah, we enter the evening by You and we enter the morning by You and we live by You and we die by You and to You is the return
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5. Dua for Thankfulness (Dua of Gratitude to Allah)
Showing gratitude is a core Islamic value.
Arabic
رَبِّ أَوْزِعْنِي أَنْ أَشْكُرَ نِعْمَتَكَ الَّتِي أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيَّ وَعَلَىٰ وَالِدَيَّ وَأَنْ أَعْمَلَ صَالِحًا تَرْضَاهُ
Transliteration
Rabbi awzi’ni an ashkura ni’mataka allati an’amta ‘alayya wa ‘ala walidayya wa an a’mala salihan tardahu (Surah An-Naml 27:19)
Meaning
My Lord, enable me to be grateful for Your favour which You have bestowed upon me and upon my parents, and to do righteousness that You are pleased with.
Another Gratitude Dua
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رَبِّ أَوْزِعْنِي أَنْ أَشْكُرَ نِعْمَتَكَ
“My Lord, help me remain grateful for Your blessings.”
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The most commonly recited dua is:
سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ، وَإِنَّا إِلَى رَبِّنَا لَمُنقَلِبُونَ
“Glory be to Him who has subjected this to us, and we could never have done it on our own. And surely, to our Lord we shall return.”
It is recommended to recite this before starting any journey, whether by car, train, or plane.
Recite the Sunnah sleeping dua:
بِاسْمِكَ اللَّهُمَّ أَمُوتُ وَأَحْيَا
Additionally, reciting Ayat-ul-Kursi and Surah Ikhlas, Falaq, and Nas before sleeping brings protection and peace.
The morning dua is:
أَصْبَحْنَا وَأَصْبَحَ المُلكُ لِلَّهِ
“We have entered this morning, and the kingdom belongs only to Allah.”
It is a recommended practice to recite morning remembrances to seek Allah’s blessings for the day.
When someone passes away, say:
إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
“O Allah, we belong to You and to You we shall return.”
You may also pray for the deceased:
اللّٰهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لَهُ وَارْحَمْهُ
“O Allah, forgive him and have mercy on him.”
You can recite the dua:
اللّٰهُمَّ لَكَ الحَمْدُ وَلَكَ الشُّكْرُ
“O Allah, all praise and thanks belong to You.”
Another option is:
رَبِّ أَوْزِعْنِي أَنْ أَشْكُرَ نِعْمَتَكَ
“My Lord, help me remain grateful for Your blessings.”
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Conclusion
Daily duas in Islam are more than mere words; they are a spiritual shield, a source of barakah, and a means to strengthen our connection with Allah. Whether you are traveling, waking up, going to sleep, or offering condolences, consistent recitation of these authentic duas provides guidance, peace, and protection.
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