Duas from the Quran
Supplications taken directly from the Quran — with Arabic, English and Urdu — organised by what you actually need.
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Anxiety, Grief and Hardship
Supplications for distress, worry and difficulty
8 supplicationsForgiveness and Repentance
Supplications for seeking pardon and turning back to Allah
8 supplicationsGuidance and Steadfastness
Supplications for staying firm upon the truth
8 supplicationsParents, Spouse and Children
Supplications for the people closest to you
8 supplicationsKnowledge and Gratitude
Supplications for learning, and for thankfulness
6 supplicationsProtection and Refuge
Supplications for seeking refuge from harm
4 supplicationsWhy Supplications from the Quran
A dua is simply calling upon Allah. You can do it in any language, in any state, at any hour — there is no prescribed form and no intermediary. But the Quran also preserves the exact words that prophets and believers used in their hardest moments: Yunus in the darkness of the sea, Ayyub after years of illness, Adam after his mistake, Ibrahim while building the Kaaba, Musa alone and afraid in Madyan.
Every supplication on this site is a verse of the Quran, rendered from the same verified text used throughout Muslim Guide, with its reference shown so you can read it in context. Nothing here is paraphrased or reconstructed — you are reading the Quran itself, arranged by need.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a dua?
A dua is a supplication — calling upon Allah directly, in any language and at any time. It is distinct from the five daily prayers, which have a fixed form. The Quran describes dua as the essence of worship and promises a response to whoever calls.
Why use duas from the Quran?
Because they are the words Allah Himself chose to preserve. Every supplication on this site is a verse of the Quran, shown with its Arabic exactly as recorded, so you can be certain of what you are reciting.
What are the Rabbana duas?
Rabbana means 'Our Lord'. Many supplications in the Quran begin with this word, and collectively they are often called the Rabbana duas. They cover forgiveness, patience, guidance, family and protection.
Do I have to recite duas in Arabic?
No. You may call upon Allah in whatever language you speak, and He understands it. Reciting the Quranic wording in Arabic carries the additional merit of reciting the Quran itself, which is why both the Arabic and the translation are shown here.
When is a dua most likely to be answered?
The Quran and Sunnah point to particular times: in prostration, in the last third of the night, between the adhan and iqamah, on Friday, while fasting, and when travelling. Sincerity and persistence matter more than the exact moment.