171. After Wudu Dua (Ablution)
After Wudu Dua in Arabic
اَللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْنِيْ مِنَ التَّوَّابِيْنَ وَاجْعَلْنِي مِنَ الْمُتَطَهِّرِيْنَ
After Wudu Dua English Transliteration
Allaahummaj'alnee minat-tawwaabeena waj'alnee minal-mutatahhireen
After Wudu Dua English Translation
O Allah, make me among those who turn to You in repentance, and make me among those who are purified.
It has been narrated in Sahih Hadith that the dua should be recited after the previous dhikr. The eight gates of Paradise will be opened for the one who recites these two duas; He will enter (Paradise) through whichever door he wishes.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا جَعْفَرُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عِمْرَانَ الثَّعْلَبِيُّ الْكُوفِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا زَيْدُ بْنُ حُبَابٍ، عَنْ مُعَاوِيَةَ بْنِ صَالِحٍ، عَنْ رَبِيعَةَ بْنِ يَزِيدَ الدِّمَشْقِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي إِدْرِيسَ الْخَوْلاَنِيِّ، وَأَبِي، عُثْمَانَ عَنْ عُمَرَ بْنِ الْخَطَّابِ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " مَنْ تَوَضَّأَ فَأَحْسَنَ الْوُضُوءَ ثُمَّ قَالَ أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَهُ وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْنِي مِنَ التَّوَّابِينَ وَاجْعَلْنِي مِنَ الْمُتَطَهِّرِينَ فُتِحَتْ لَهُ ثَمَانِيَةُ أَبْوَابِ الْجَنَّةِ يَدْخُلُ مِنْ أَيِّهَا شَاءَ " . قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ أَنَسٍ وَعُقْبَةَ بْنِ عَامِرٍ . قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى حَدِيثُ عُمَرَ قَدْ خُولِفَ زَيْدُ بْنُ حُبَابٍ فِي هَذَا الْحَدِيثِ . قَالَ وَرَوَى عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ صَالِحٍ وَغَيْرُهُ عَنْ مُعَاوِيَةَ بْنِ صَالِحٍ عَنْ رَبِيعَةَ بْنِ يَزِيدَ عَنْ أَبِي إِدْرِيسَ عَنْ عُقْبَةَ بْنِ عَامِرٍ عَنْ عُمَرَ . وَعَنْ رَبِيعَةَ عَنْ أَبِي عُثْمَانَ عَنْ جُبَيْرِ بْنِ نُفَيْرٍ عَنْ عُمَرَ . وَهَذَا حَدِيثٌ فِي إِسْنَادِهِ اضْطِرَابٌ وَلاَ يَصِحُّ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فِي هَذَا الْبَابِ كَبِيرُ شَيْءٍ . قَالَ مُحَمَّدٌ وَأَبُو إِدْرِيسَ لَمْ يَسْمَعْ مِنْ عُمَرَ شَيْئًا .
Umar bin Al-Khattab narrated that: Allah's Messenger said: 'Whoever performs Wudu, making Wudu well, then says: (Ashhadu an la ilaha illallah, wahdahu la sharika lahu, wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan-abduhu wa rasuluhu, Allahummajalni minat tawwabin, waj'alni minal mutatahhirin) 'I testify that none has the right to be worshipped but Allah Alone, there are no partners for Him. And I testify that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger. O Allah! Make me among the repentant, and make me among those who purify themselves.' Then eight gates of Paradise are opened for him, that may enter by whichever of them wishes." Jami` at-Tirmidhi 55 [Sahih (Albani). Tirmidhi: 55]
Benefits of After Wudu Dua
Saying after wudu dua brings peace and a clean heart after every ablution
- Reciting after wudu dua helps ask for forgiveness and acceptance of repentance in Islam
- This dua after ablution increases love for purity and cleanliness in daily life
- Saying the dua for after wudu brings blessings and rewards for following sunnah
- Repeating wudu dua after each ablution reminds of the value of tawbah and forgiveness
- After wudu dua connects a Muslim with Allahand strengthens faith and prayer
- This dua after wudu builds the habit of regular zikr and dua in Islam
When to Recite After Wudu Dua
After wudu dua should be recited right after finishing ablution before drying your hands
- This dua after ablution is best recited each time before starting prayer after making wudu
- After wudu dua can be said anytime you complete Islamic ablution for any reason
- This dua is also good to say after every masnun wudu before reading Quran
- Dua for after wudu is recited after washing all wudu parts and before leaving the place
How to Perform After Wudu Dua
After completing Islamic ablution, pause for a moment and say the after wudu dua with full attention
- Make the intention in your heart for dua for repentance and purity as you finish ablution muslim way
- Recite allaahumma or allahuma part clearly, asking Allahto make you among those who return and stay clean
- Focus on the meaning of the dua after wudu, thinking about forgiveness of sins and tawbah
- Repeat wudu dua after each ablution to build a strong connection with Islamic prayers and daily purity
Summary
After Wudu Dua holds a special place for every Muslim who wants to stay pure inside and out. This simple prayer is recited after ablution and asks Allahto help us turn back to Him and be among those who love to stay clean. It uses the words of the Prophet to remind us to seek forgiveness and keep our hearts soft.
Many Muslims make dua after wudu to earn reward, build a habit of purity, and prepare their hearts for prayer. Reciting this masnun dua brings comfort and helps us stay close to Allah. Making the after wudu dua a regular part of our lives keeps us focused on repentance and keeps our actions clean.