How to Make Dua Properly: Learn the Art of Supplication (Dua) with Al Nijah Academy

How to Make Dua (Based on Quran and Sunnah):

• Begin by ensuring you are clean, ideally with wudu.
• Turn to face the Qiblah.
• Lift your hands in supplication.
• Speak to Allah in a humble, gentle voice.
• Start your dua by praising Allah.
• Use Allah’s beautiful names when calling upon Him.
• Send blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
• Ask Allah for forgiveness and then make your requests.

How to Start Your Dua | Step-by-Step Sunnah & Etiquette:

• Open your dua by praising Allah and sending salawat on the Prophet (PBUH).
• Face the Qiblah if possible.
• Raise your hands in prayer.
• Call upon Allah using His most beautiful names (Asma-ul-Husna).
• Be sincere and persistent in your supplication.
• End your dua with “Ameen.”

Etiquette and Sunnah of Making Dua:

• It is best to start by making wudu, then face the Qiblah, and raise your hands.
• Call upon Allah quietly and humbly.
• Praise Allah and send blessings on the Prophet (PBUH).
• Mention Allah’s names, ask for your needs—big or small—and remember others in your prayers.
• Conclude your dua with “Ameen.”

Morning Routine with Dua:

• Step 1: Recite the morning dua.
• Step 2: Read Ayat al-Kursi.
• Step 3: Recite Surah Al-Ikhlas.
• Step 4: Recite Surah An-Nas.
• Step 5: Recite Surah Al-Falaq.
• Step 6: Ask Allah for forgiveness.
• Step 7: Praise Allah.
• Step 8: Send blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Yes, you can make dua (supplication) even if you are not in a state of wudu (ablution). While being in wudu is recommended and increases spiritual focus, it is not required for making dua. According to Islamic teachings, you may supplicate to Allah at any time and in any place, regardless of your state of purity.

When making dua, be sincere and specific in your requests. Share your feelings openly with Allah and mention your needs in detail. Instead of general prayers like “O Allah, help all Muslims,” try to mention specific situations or people, such as those suffering in Gaza, Syria, or the Rohingya community. The more heartfelt and precise your dua, the more it reflects your sincerity and connection with Allah.

You can make dua in any language you are comfortable with. While reciting Quranic duas in Arabic is recommended, Allah understands all languages and knows what is in your heart. The most important thing is sincerity and focus when making dua. At Al Nijah Academy, we teach duas with word-by-word meanings in English, Urdu, and Hindi, so you can understand and apply them in your daily life.

Some essential duas for daily life include morning and evening adhkar, duas before eating and sleeping, and supplications for travel and safety. Memorizing these duas, along with Ayat al-Kursi and the 3 Quls, provides spiritual protection and brings barakah to your day. At Al Nijah Academy, our teachers guide you step-by-step in learning these important duas with their meanings and applications.

Learning how to make dua properly helps you connect deeply with Allah and ensures your supplications follow the Sunnah and etiquettes taught in Islam. When you understand the correct way to make dua, your prayers become more meaningful, sincere, and effective. This knowledge also helps you include important duas for daily life, success, and protection in your spiritual routine.