169. Dua Before Wudu (Ablution Dua)
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said that, whoever doesn't say Bismillaah, his ablution will be invalidated.
Dua Before Wudu in Arabic
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ
Dua Before Wudu English Transliteration
Bismillaah
Dua Before Wudu English Translation
In the Name of Allah
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْعَلاَءِ حَدَّثَنَا زَيْدُ بْنُ الْحُبَابِ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَامِرٍ الْعَقَدِيُّ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ مَنِيعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أَحْمَدَ الزُّبَيْرِيُّ، قَالُوا حَدَّثَنَا كَثِيرُ بْنُ زَيْدٍ، عَنْ رُبَيْحِ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ قَالَ " لاَ وُضُوءَ لِمَنْ لَمْ يَذْكُرِ اسْمَ اللَّهِ عَلَيْهِ " .
It was narrated from Abu Sa'eed that: The Messenger of Allah said: "There is no ablution for one who does not mention the Name of Allah (before doing it)." Sunan Ibn Majah 397 [Irwa'ul-Ghalil 1/122 ,Ibn Majah No. 397]
Benefits of Dua Before Wudu (Ablution Dua)
Saying Bismillah before wudu brings Allah’s name to every step, making the act of ablution full of Barakah and helping a muslim start Salah with a clean heart and pure Amal.
- Bismillah before wudu brings more Barakah and reward in every ablution.
- Dua before ablution helps muslims get more purity in wudu and Salah.
- Wudu dua makes the washing steps count as acts of Iman and Amal.
- Saying Bismillah in arabic before wudu keeps shaitan away from the act.
- Ablution dua helps muslims remember Allah before every namaz and prayer.
When to Recite Dua Before Wudu
This dua before wudu brings Barakah to your ablution, making every step of wudu in Islam more pure and helping your Iman grow strong with the simple words Bismillah before you start.
- Before touching water for wudu, muslims should say the dua before wudu for Barakah.
- When teaching kids how to make wudu, remind them to recite Bismillah in arabic first.
- At the masjid, before starting ablution, use the ablution dua to begin with zikr Allah.
- If you forget at first, say the wudu dua as soon as you remember during wudu steps.
- Before every salah, start your wudu in islam with Bismillah for more reward in amal.
How to perform Dua before Wudu
Saying Bismillah before wudu is a short but important islamic dua that brings Barakah and makes your ablution accepted, helping you start your wudu in the name of Allah with a clean heart and pure niyyah.
- Begin by standing near clean water and softly say Bismillah with full niyyah for wudu.
- Before touching water, let your lips move with this dua before ablution for Barakah.
- As you wash each part, remember the meaning of Bismillah in your heart and mind.
- If you forget at the start, say this wudu dua as soon as you remember during ablution.
- Teach children and family to always use this wazu ki dua before making wudu for every Salah.
Summary
The dua before wudu is simply saying Bismillah which means in the name of Allah. This dua before ablution is a masnoon dua and is found in hadith like Ibn Majah 397. It is a short but important part of wudu in Islam and helps start the act with Barakah.
Saying Bismillah before making wudu brings more reward and keeps our Amal pure. This wudu dua is easy for every Muslim to say and reminds us to begin all good actions with Allah’s name. It makes the wudu steps more blessed and accepted.