339. Dua for the day of Arafah
Narrated by Amr Ibn Shuaib (RA) from his grandfather through his father, the Prophet (ﷺ) said, “The best dua is the dua on the day of Arafa. The best prayer I and my predecessors have read is -
Dua for the day of Arafah in Arabic
لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
Dua for the day of Arafah English Transliteration
Laa 'ilaaha 'illAllahu wahdahu laa shareeka lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu wa Huwa 'alaa kulli shay'in Qadeer
Dua for the day of Arafah English Translation
None has the right to be worshipped except Allah, alone, without any partener. To Him belong all sovereignty and praise and He is over all things omnipotent.
Narrated by Amr Ibn Shuaib (RA) from his grandfather through his father, the Prophet (ﷺ) said, “The best dua is the dua on the day of Arafa. The best prayer I and my predecessors have read is - (The dua is Mentioned above)
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَمْرٍو، مُسْلِمُ بْنُ عَمْرٍو الْحَذَّاءُ الْمَدِينِيُّ حَدَّثَنِي عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ نَافِعٍ، عَنْ حَمَّادِ بْنِ أَبِي حُمَيْدٍ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ شُعَيْبٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ جَدِّهِ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " خَيْرُ الدُّعَاءِ دُعَاءُ يَوْمِ عَرَفَةَ وَخَيْرُ مَا قُلْتُ أَنَا وَالنَّبِيُّونَ مِنْ قَبْلِي لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَهُ لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ " . قَالَ هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ مِنْ هَذَا الْوَجْهِ . وَحَمَّادُ بْنُ أَبِي حُمَيْدٍ هُوَ مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ أَبِي حُمَيْدٍ وَهُوَ أَبُو إِبْرَاهِيمَ الأَنْصَارِيُّ الْمَدَنِيُّ وَلَيْسَ هُوَ بِالْقَوِيِّ عِنْدَ أَهْلِ الْحَدِيثِ . `
Amr bin Shu`aib narrated from his father, from his grandfather, that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “The best of supplication is the supplication of the Day of `Arafah. And the best of what I and the Prophets before me have said is: None has the right to be worshipped but Allah, Alone, without partner, to Him belongs all that exists, and to Him belongs the Praise, and He is powerful over all things. (Lā ilāha illallāh, waḥdahu lā sharīka lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul-ḥamdu, wa huwa `alā kulli shai’in qadīr).’” Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3585 [Hasan the hadith. Tirmizi, 3585]
Benefits of arafah dua
- Arafah dua brings peace and blessings on the day of arafah
- This dua for arafah earns great reward and forgiveness from Allah
- Arafah dua shows true belief in the oneness of Allahand la ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lahu
- Arafah day dua helps remind that all power and praise belong to Allahalone
- Muslims repeating lailahaillAllahgrow closer to Allah
- Arafah fasting and this dua offer a way to seek mercy on the day of arafat
- Arafah dua is a chance to seek forgiveness and start fresh
When to Recite arafah dua
- Arafah dua is best recited during the afternoon on the day of arafah while standing at arafat for those on hajj
- Arafah day dua can be recited by all Muslims after each prayer on the day of arafah
- Repeat la ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lahu often during the day of arafah from sunrise to sunset
- Recite arafat day dua when making personal prayers and asking Allahfor forgiveness and mercy
- Dua for arafah may also be read after completing arafah fasting and before breaking the fast
How to Perform arafah dua
- Start the arafah dua with a clean heart and make wudu if possible to follow the sunnah
- Face the qiblah and raise your hands while reciting la ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lahu
- Say the dua for arafah slowly and with full belief in Allah’s power and mercy
- Repeat the arafah dua as much as you can on the day of arafah for more blessings
- Ask for forgiveness and make other duas after reciting the arafah day dua
Summary
The dua for the day of Arafah is a special Islamic dua said by many Muslims on this blessed day. Reciting la ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lahu on arafah helps remember Allah’s greatness and mercy. This arafah dua is simple but holds deep meaning for every believer. On the day of arafah, repeating this dua and seeking forgiveness brings peace and hope to the heart. It is a time to pray, ask, and feel close to Allah.