A dua (from the Arabic دُعَاء) is a supplication addressed directly to Allah. Unlike the ritual prayer (salat) which follows a precise format, dua is a free act of worship: the believer can call upon Allah at any time, in any language, to ask for help, protection, or express gratitude. Supplications hold a central place in Islam, as they nourish the personal bond between the servant and the Creator.
Learning supplications from an early age helps children develop daily spiritual awareness. Each dua linked to a specific moment of the day (waking up, eating, sleeping) transforms ordinary actions into acts of faith. It is a simple habit that stays with the child throughout life.
This page brings together a selection of authentic Islamic supplications from the Quran and the Sunnah. Each dua is presented with its Arabic text, transliteration to help with pronunciation, and its English translation. Use the category filters (morning, evening, meals, sleep...) to quickly find the right supplication for the moment, or the search bar to access a specific dua.
Browse the supplications below and gradually incorporate them into your family routine. On Graine de Nour, every daily dua is designed to be accessible to children from age 3, with clear text and a layout suited to family learning.
Bismillah
In the name of Allah
Alhamdulillah
Praise be to Allah
Bismillah
In the name of Allah
Bismika Allahumma amutu wa ahya
In Your name, O Allah, I die and I live
Alhamdulillahi alladhi ahyana ba'da ma amatana wa ilayhin nushur
Praise be to Allah who has given us life after death and to Him is the resurrection
Allahu la ilaha illa huwa al-Hayyu al-Qayyum
Allah! There is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of existence
Amsayna wa amsal mulku lillah, wal-hamdu lillah, la ilaha illa Allahu wahdahu la sharika lah
We have reached the evening and the kingdom belongs to Allah. Praise be to Allah. There is no deity except Allah alone, without partner
Dhahaba adh-dhama'u wabtallatil 'uruqu wa thabatal ajru in sha'a Allah
The thirst has gone, the veins are moistened, and the reward is confirmed, if Allah wills
Allahumma rabba hadhihi ad-da'watit-tammah, was-salatil qa'imah, ati Muhammadan al-wasilata wal-fadilah, wab'athhu maqaman mahmudan alladhi wa'adtah
O Allah, Lord of this perfect call and the prayer to be offered, grant Muhammad the Wasila (intercession) and the grace, and raise him to the praised position that You have promised him
Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar. Subhana alladhi sakhkhara lana hadha wa ma kunna lahu muqrinin, wa inna ila rabbina lamunqalibun. Allahumma inna nas'aluka fi safarina hadha al-birra wat-taqwa, wa minal-'amali ma tarda. Allahumma hawwin 'alayna safarana hadha, watwi 'anna bu'dahu. Allahumma anta as-sahibu fi as-safar, wal-khalifatu fi al-ahl. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min wa'tha'i as-safar, wa ka'abati al-mandhar, wa su'i al-munqalabi fi al-mali wal-ahli wal-walad. Ayibun, ta'ibun, 'abidun, li rabbina hamidun.
Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest. Glory be to Him who has subjected this to us, and we could never have it by our efforts. And to our Lord, surely, we are to return. O Allah, we ask You for righteousness and piety in this journey of ours, and we ask You for deeds which please You. O Allah, make this journey easy for us and shorten its distance for us. O Allah, You are our Companion on the journey and the Successor over our family. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the hardships of travel, from having a change of heart and being in a bad predicament, and from an unfortunate return in wealth and family. Upon return, add: We are returning, repenting, worshipping, and praising our Lord.
Alhamdulillahi alladhi at'amani hadha wa razaqanihi min ghayri hawlin minni wa la quwwah
Praise be to Allah who has fed me this and provided it for me without any power or strength from me
SubhanAllah, wal-hamdulillah, wa la ilaha illa Allah, wa Allahu Akbar
Glory be to Allah, Praise be to Allah, There is no deity except Allah, Allah is the Greatest