171. After Wudu Dua (Ablution)
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
عَنْ عُمَرَ بْنِ الْخَطَّابِ قَالَ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ﷺ: «مَنْ تَوَضَّأَ فَأَحْسَنَ الْوُضُوءَ ثُمَّ قَالَ: أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ، اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْنِي مِنَ التَّوَّابِينَ، وَاجْعَلْنِي مِنَ الْمُتَطَهِّرِينَ، فُتِحَتْ لَهُ أَبْوَابُ الْجَنَّةِ الثَّمَانِيَةُ يَدْخُلُ مِنْ أَيِّهَا شَاءَ».
‘Umar ibn Al-Khattab narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Whoever performs ablution and perfects the ablution, then says: ‘I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, alone without partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger. O Allah, make me among those who repent often, and make me among those who purify themselves,’ the eight gates of Paradise will be opened for him, and he may enter through whichever of them he wills.”
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.