59. Dua on the Day of Arafah
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: The best supplication is the supplication on the day of 'Arafah. The best dua that the Prophet (ﷺ) recited is -
Dua on the Day of Arafah in Arabic
لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيءٍ قَدِيرٌ
Dua on the Day of Arafah English Transliteration
Laa ilaaha ill-Allahu, wahdahu laa shareeka lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu, wa huwa ‛alaa kulli shay’in qadeer
Dua on the Day of Arafah English Translation
None has the right to be worshiped except Allah, alone, without partner. To Him belongs sovereignty and all praise and He is over all things omnipotent.
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).’” [Hasan (Albani). Tirmidhi: 3585]
Benefits of Dua on the Day of Arafah
This dua on the day of Arafah brings a Muslim closer to Allah’s mercy, making the heart full of hope and Barakah, while the tongue stays busy with the best dhikr and praise for Allah.
- Allah forgives many sins for the one who makes this dua on the day of arafah.
- The day of arafah dua is called the best dhikr and brings huge reward in Amal.
- Saying la ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lahu gives peace and strong Iman.
- This hajj dua helps Muslims get closer to Allah and brings blessings in life.
- Arafah dua makes the heart soft and keeps the tongue busy with zikr allah.
When to Recite Dua On The Day of Arafah
This dua on the day of arafah is the best dhikr for Muslims, bringing Barakah and forgiveness, and is loved by Allah, especially on the day of arafah when hearts are soft and dua is answered.
- During the day of arafah, repeat the dua on the day of arafah for more rewards and mercy.
- While standing in arafat, use la ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lahu for powerful dhikr.
- When fasting on arafah day, make this arafah dua after salah or while making daily dhikr.
- After sunrise on arafah, keep saying this hajj dua for Barakah and blessings in your amal.
- In the last hours before maghrib, recite the day of arafah dua for forgiveness and strong Iman.
How to perform Dua on the Day of Arafah
The dua on the day of Arafah is a best dhikr for every Muslim, bringing Barakah and forgiveness. It is a powerful dua for arafah day, and saying it with Iman brings you closer to Allah’s mercy.
- Early on arafah day, start your morning with la ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lahu.
- While fasting on the day of arafah, keep repeating this arafah dua with full hope in Allah.
- During your daily dhikr, add this day of arafah dua to your zikr allah for more blessings.
- When making hajj or at home, say this hajj dua many times to get Allah’s help and Barakah.
- Teach your family the arafah dua so everyone can join in this powerful muslim prayer together.
Summary
The dua on the day of arafah is a strong Islamic dua and dhikr said by Muslims during Hajj and on Arafah day. In this dua, we say la ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lahu lahul mulku, praising Allah as the only King and the One with all power.
This arafah dua is known as the best dhikr for the day of arafah and is loved in Islam. Saying this dua for arafah brings Barakah and reminds Muslims of Allah’s greatness and mercy.
It is a masnoon dua and helps build Iman and Amal, especially on this blessed day. The main lesson is to always remember Allah with this powerful dua, trusting He is the only One who controls everything.