26/05/2026
The Day of Arafah is one of the most important days in Islam, especially during the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah. Muslims increase dua, dhikr, repentance, and asking Allah for forgiveness and mercy.
1. The Best Dua on the Day of Arafah
This is the most recommended dhikr for Arafah:
Arabic:
لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللّٰهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ، وَهُوَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
Transliteration:
La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lah, lahul mulku wa lahul hamd, wa huwa ‘ala kulli shay’in qadir.
Meaning:
“There is no god but Allah alone, without partner. To Him belongs the dominion and praise, and He has power over all things.”
The Prophet ﷺ said this is the best dua recited by him and the prophets before him on the Day of Arafah.
2. Dua for Forgiveness
Arabic:
اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي
Transliteration:
Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibbul ‘afwa fa’fu ‘anni.
Meaning:
“O Allah, You are Most Forgiving and love forgiveness, so forgive me.”
3. Sayyidul Istighfar (Best Dua for Seeking Forgiveness)
Arabic (shortened opening):
اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ رَبِّي لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ...
Transliteration:
Allahumma anta rabbi la ilaha illa ant...
This is one of the greatest duas of repentance.
4. Dua for Good in This Life and the Next
Arabic:
رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ
Transliteration:
Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanah wa fil-akhirati hasanah wa qina ‘adhaban-nar.
Meaning:
“Our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.”
5. Powerful Personal Duas
On Arafah, make lots of personal dua for:
forgiveness
parents
rizq
guidance
marriage
studies/career
health
Jannah
protection from hardship
Speak to Allah sincerely in your own language too.
Repeat often:
SubhanAllah
Alhamdulillah
Allahu Akbar
La ilaha illAllah
Astaghfirullah
Salawat upon the Prophet ﷺ:
Allahumma salli ‘ala Muhammad
Simple Arafah Routine
Pray all salah on time
Fast if you are not performing Hajj
Make dua especially before Maghrib
Read Qur’an
Give charity if possible
Avoid wasting time online or gossiping
May Allah accept our duas and forgive our sins on the Day of Arafah. Ameen.
