Powerful Dua for day and night Recitation
The Quran contains numerous supplications (duas) that are considered among the best and most profound in Islamic tradition. These prayers cover a wide range of topics, including seeking guidance, forgiveness, protection, and blessings. Here are some of the well-known and highly regarded Powerful Duas from the Quran:
Ayat al-Kursi (2:255)
This verse is often recited for protection and to seek the blessings of God.
اللَّهُ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ ۚ
لَا تَأْخُذُهُ سِنَةٌ وَلَا نَوْمٌ ۚ
لَّهُ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَمَا فِي الْأَرْضِ ۗ
مَن ذَا الَّذِي يَشْفَعُ عِندَهُ إِلَّا بِإِذْنِهِ ۚ
يَعْلَمُ مَا بَيْنَ أَيْدِيهِمْ وَمَا خَلْفَهُمْ ۖ
وَلَا يُحِيطُونَ بِشَيْءٍ مِّنْ عِلْمِهِ إِلَّا بِمَا شَاءَ ۚ وَسِعَ كُرْسِيُّهُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ ۖ
وَلَا يَئُودُهُ حِفْظُهُمَا ۚ وَهُوَ الْعَلِيُّ الْعَظِيمُ
“Allah! There is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of existence. Neither drowsiness overtakes Him nor sleep. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. Who is it that can intercede with Him except by His permission? He knows what is before them and what will be after them, and they encompass not a thing of His knowledge except for what He wills. His Kursi extends over the heavens and the earth, and their preservation tires Him not. And He is the Most High, the Most Great.”
Reciting Ayat al-Kursi is considered as a mean of seeking protection and blessings from God. It is often recited after daily prayers and during times of difficulty or distress. Many Muslims believe in the spiritual strength and protection it offers.
Surah Al-Fatiha (1:1-7):
This Surah is also known as the Opening or Umm al-Kitab (the Mother of the Book), it is recited in daily prayers and is a comprehensive supplication for guidance and mercy.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ
الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ
مَالِكِ يَوْمِ الدِّينِ
إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ
اهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ
صِرَاطَ الَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ
غَيْرِ الْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا الضَّالِّينَ
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Praise be to Allah, the Lord of all the worlds. The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Master of the Day of Judgment. You alone we worship, and You alone we ask for help. Guide us on the Straight Path, the path of those who have received Your grace; not the path of those who have brought down wrath upon themselves, nor of those who have gone astray.
Surah Al-Fatiha is recited in daily prayers (Salat) and is considered a fundamental part of Islamic worship. It is a prayer for guidance, forgiveness, and seeking Allah’s mercy, and it sets the tone for the remainder of the prayer.
The “Four Quls”
The “Four Quls” are four short chapters (surahs) from the Quran, each beginning with the word “Qul” (say). They are often recited by Muslims for protection, blessings, and seeking refuge in Allah. Here are the Four Quls along with their meanings:
Surah Al-Kafirun (The Disbelievers)
This surah emphasizes the distinction between belief and disbelief, affirming the oneness of God.
قُلْ يَا أَيُّهَا الْكَافِرُونَ
لَا أَعْبُدُ مَا تَعْبُدُونَ وَلَا أَنتُمْ عَابِدُونَ مَا أَعْبُدُ
وَلَا أَنا عَابِدٌ مَّا عَبَدتُّمْ
وَلَا أَنتُمْ عَابِدُونَ مَا أَعْبُدُ
لَكُمْ دِينُكُمْ وَلِيَ دِينِ
Say, “O disbelievers, I do not worship what you worship. Nor are you worshippers of what I worship. Nor will I be a worshiper of what you worship. Nor will you be worshippers of what I worship. For you is your religion, and for me is my religion.”
This surah is known for its concise yet powerful message, emphasizing the clear distinction between the monotheistic belief of Islam and the beliefs of disbelievers or polytheists. It affirms the principle that everyone is free to follow their own religious beliefs, and there is no compulsion in matters of faith. Muslims are to maintain their monotheistic beliefs and practices without compromise.
Surah Al-Ikhlas (The Purity)
Surah Al-Ikhlas highlights the absolute oneness and uniqueness of Allah, emphasizing His indivisibility and independence.
قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ
اللَّهُ الصَّمَدُ
لَمْ يَلِدْ
وَلَمْ يُولَدْ
وَلَمْ يَكُن لَّهُ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌ
Say, “He is Allah, [Who is] One, Allah, the Eternal Refuge. He neither begets nor is born, Nor is there to Him any equivalent.”
Surah Al-Ikhlas, the 112th chapter of the Quran, is a concise declaration of the oneness and uniqueness of Allah. It affirms that ALLAH is absolutely unique, self-sufficient, and unlike anything or anyone else in existence. This surah is often recited by Muslims to emphasize the pure monotheistic belief of Islam and is considered one of the most important surahs in the Quran.
Surah Al-Falaq (The Daybreak)
This surah is recited for protection from harmful elements, evil forces, and darkness.
قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ الْفَلَقِ
مِن شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ
وَمِن شَرِّ غَاسِقٍ إِذَا وَقَبَ
وَمِن شَرِّ النَّفَّاثَاتِ فِي الْعُقَدِ
وَمِن شَرِّ حَاسِدٍ إِذَا حَسَدَ
Say, “I seek refuge in the Lord of daybreak From the evil of that which He created And from the evil of darkness when it settles And from the evil of the blowers in knots And from the evil of an envier when he envies.”
Surah Al-Falaq is the 113th chapter of the Quran and is often recited by Muslims for protection from harmful elements, evil forces, and darkness. It is a supplication to seek refuge in Allah from various forms of harm and is a common practice in daily prayers and during times of difficulty or distress.
Surah Al-Nas (The Mankind)
Surah Al-Nas is recited for protection from the evil of humans, both visible and invisible.
قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ النَّاسِ
مَلِكِ النَّاسِ
إِلَٰهِ النَّاسِ
مِن شَرِّ الْوَسْوَاسِ الْخَنَّاسِ
الَّذِي يُوَسْوِسُ فِي صُدُورِ النَّاسِ
مِنَ الْجِنَّةِ وَالنَّاسِ
Say, “I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind, The Sovereign of mankind, The God of mankind, From the evil of the whisperer who withdraws, Who whispers in the breasts of mankind, Among jinn and among mankind.”
Surah Al-Nas is the 114th and final chapter of the Quran. It is a supplication seeking refuge in Allah from the evil of harmful thoughts, external influences, and negative forces. It is recited by Muslims for protection, especially from the whisperings and temptations of Satan.
Reciting the Four Quls is a common practice among Muslims to seek Allah’s protection and blessings in various aspects of life. They are often recited after daily prayers or during times of difficulty and need.
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