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.
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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.
FAQ about Dua After Wudu
Say: Ashhadu an la ilaha illallah wahdahu la sharika lah, wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan abduhu wa rasuluhu. It confirms belief after finishing wudu.