The Importance of Supplication in Prayer

In the stillness of prayer, where voices fade and the heart rises, supplication becomes a moment of purity—where humility and hope meet.

The Prophet ﷺ taught powerful supplications to be recited at specific moments in prayer, filled with meanings of forgiveness, guidance, and mercy.

Opening Supplication (After Takbir)

Best Forms of Opening Dua

• Subhanaka Allahumma wa bihamdika, wa tabarakasmuka, wa ta‘ala jadduka, wa la ilaha ghayruk.
• Allahumma ba‘id bayni wa bayna khatayaya kama ba‘adta bayna al-mashriqi wal-maghrib, Allahumma naqqini min khatayaya kama yunaqqa ath-thawb al-abyad min ad-danas, Allahumma ighsilni min khatayaya bil-ma’i wath-thalji wal-barad.
  
  
  
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Supplication Between the Two Prostrations

A Short Comprehensive Dua

• Allahumma ighfir li, warhamni, wajburni, wahdini, warzuqni.

This short supplication gathers forgiveness, mercy, guidance, and provision in a few meaningful words.

Supplication in Prostration

The Closest Moment to Allah

The Prophet ﷺ said that the servant is closest to his Lord while in prostration, so it is recommended to increase supplication:

• Subhanaka Allahumma rabbana wa bihamdika, Allahumma ighfir li.
• Subbuhun quddusun rabbul-mala’ikati war-ruh.
  
  
  
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Supplication After the Final Tashahhud (Before Salam)

Seeking Refuge from Four Things

The Prophet ﷺ used to say before ending the prayer:

• Allahumma inni a‘udhu bika min ‘adhabi jahannam, wa min ‘adhabil-qabr, wa min fitnatil-mahya wal-mamat, wa min sharri fitnatil-masih ad-dajjal.

Comprehensive Supplications in Prayer

Duas for This Life and the Hereafter

These can be said during prostration or before salam:

• Allahumma atina fid-dunya hasanah wa fil-akhirati hasanah wa qina ‘adhaban-nar.
• Allahumma inni zalamtu nafsi zulman kathiran, wa la yaghfiru adh-dhunuba illa anta, faghfir li maghfiratan min ‘indika, warhamni innaka antal-ghafur ar-rahim.

When to Make Dua in Prayer

Best Moments Inside Prayer

• After the opening takbir (opening supplication)
• Between the two prostrations
• During prostration
• After the final tashahhud before salam

These are the most powerful moments of closeness to Allah, where sincere supplication is most impactful.

FAQ

What is the best dua in prostration?

You can say: “O Allah, forgive me” or any comprehensive supplication.

Can I make dua in my own words during prayer?

Yes, you may supplicate with any good and clear words.

When is dua made in prayer?

During prostration, between prostrations, and before the final salam.

What is the opening supplication?

It is the dua recited after the opening takbir at the start of prayer.

Is dua in prayer accepted?

Yes, especially in prostration, as it is the closest moment to Allah.