170. Dua After Wudu (Ablution)
After doing ablution well, one should say:
Dua After Wudu in Arabic
أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيْكَ لَهُ وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُوْلُهُ
Dua After Wudu English Transliteration
Ash-hadu 'an laa 'ilaaha 'illAllahu wahdahu laa shareeka lahu wa 'ash-hadu 'anna Muhammadan 'abduhu wa Rasooluhu
Dua After Wudu English Translation
I bear witness that none has the right to be worshipped but Allah alone, Who has no partner; and I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and His Messenger (ﷺ).
Uqba bin 'Amir (RA) reported: Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) say: If any Muslim performs ablution well, then stands and prays two rak'ahs setting about them with his heart as well as his face, Paradise would be guaranteed to him.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، وَمُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ الأَسْوَدَ، يُحَدِّثُ عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنَّهُ قَرَأَ { وَالنَّجْمِ} فَسَجَدَ فِيهَا وَسَجَدَ مَنْ كَانَ مَعَهُ غَيْرَ أَنَّ شَيْخًا أَخَذَ كَفًّا مِنْ حَصًى أَوْ تُرَابٍ فَرَفَعَهُ إِلَى جَبْهَتِهِ وَقَالَ يَكْفِينِي هَذَا . قَالَ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ لَقَدْ رَأَيْتُهُ بَعْدُ قُتِلَ كَافِرًا .
Abdullah (b. 'Umar) reported: The Apostle of Allah (ﷺ) recited (Surat) al Najm and performed prostration during its recital and all those who were along with him also prostrated themselves except one old man who took a handful of pebbles or dust in his palm and lifted it to his forehead and said: This is sufficient for me. 'Abdullah said: I saw that he was later killed in a state of unbelief. Sahih Muslim 576 [Muslim: 234 , 576]
Benefits of Dua After Wudu (Ablution)
This dua after wudu makes a muslim’s Iman strong, brings Barakah to every Salah, and helps keep the heart clean by remembering Allah and the truth of Muhammad ﷺ as His Messenger.
- Ash hadu alla ilaha illallah after wudu brings more reward for every Amal.
- Dua after ablution helps muslims keep their Iman fresh and strong in heart.
- Saying lailahaillallah after wudu makes Salah more accepted by Allah.
- Wudu dua after washing reminds muslims of the shahada and true faith.
- After wudu dua brings peace and Barakah before every namaz and prayer.
When to Recite Dua After Wudu
This dua after wudu helps your Iman shine, bringing Barakah to your amal and making your ablution in Islam more strong with the words of shahada and praise for Allah and His Messenger ﷺ.
- Right after finishing wudu steps, muslims should recite the dua after wudu for Barakah.
- When teaching kids how to perform wudu, remind them to say lailahaillallah after ablution.
- At the masjid, after making wudu, use the after wudu dua before going for salah.
- If you forget at first, say the dua for after wudu as soon as you remember for reward.
- Before entering prayer area, recite the shahada after wudu to complete your wudu prayer.
How to perform Dua after Wudu
Reciting the dua after wudu is a strong way to show your Iman and thank Allah for letting you finish your ablution, making your Salah and Amal more accepted and full of Barakah.
- Right after washing your last part, say the shahada dua after wudu with a clear voice.
- While still at the wudu place, recite ash hadu alla ilaha illallah wa ashhadu anna muhammadur rasulullah.
- If you forget, say this wudu dua after as soon as you remember for your ablution.
- Teach kids and family to always use this dua after ablution to keep their Amal strong.
- In gatherings, remind others about this muslim prayer for after wudu to get more reward.
Summary
The dua after wudu is saying the shahada which is Ash-hadu an la ilaha illallah wahdahu la sharika lahu wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan abduhu wa rasuluhu. This dua after wudu is a masnoon dua found in Muslim 234 and 576 and is part of the wudu steps in Islam.
Reciting this after wudu dua brings Barakah and helps keep our Iman strong. It reminds every Muslim to renew their faith and follow the Sunnah after making wudu. This simple Amal is easy and full of reward for those who want their Salah and actions accepted.