169. Dua Before Wudu (Ablution Dua)

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said that, whoever doesn't say Bismillaah, his ablution will be invalidated.

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ

Dua Before Wudu English Transliteration

Bismillaah

Dua Before Wudu English Translation

In the Name of Allah

ReferenceIrwa'ul-Ghalil 1/122 ,Ibn Majah No. 397

Hadith about the Dua

Arabic Text

عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ لاَ وُضُوءَ لِمَنْ لَمْ يَذْكُرِ اسْمَ اللَّهِ عَلَيْهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

Translation

Anas bin Malik narrated: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "There is no wudu' for the one who does not mention the Name of Allah upon it."

Benefits of Dua Before Wudu

Benefits of Dua Before Wudu for Peace and Closeness to Allah

  • Saying dua before wudu brings peace to the heart and mind before prayer.
  • It reminds us to seek Allah’s help and blessings in every action.
  • Reciting the dua before ablution protects us from distractions and negative thoughts.
  • It helps us focus on the purpose of wudu, making our prayer more meaningful.
  • This simple act brings us closer to Allah and increases our faith.
  • The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught us to begin wudu with Bismillah, which brings blessings to the whole process.
  • Making dua before wudu turns a daily habit into an act of worship and gratitude.

Frequently Asked Questions

For islamic wudu, it’s important to use clean water. If the water’s dirty or not pure, it doesn't count for ablution. Also, the water should actually belong to you or be allowed to use, so if it was taken wrongfully, your wudu won’t be accepted.

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