3 Dua After Wudu In Arabic, Meaning in English and Hadith

Du’as to be said at the beginning of wudu and after finishing it have been narrated from the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). With regard to dua after wudu, a number of ahadith have been narrated concerning that. Here are what to say after wudu.

1. Dua After Wudu In Arabic

أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَهَ إلَّا اللهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّداً عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ

Transliteration

Ashhadu an laa ilaaha illallaah, wahdahu laa shareeka lahu, wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan`abduhu wa rasooluhu.

Dua After Wudu In English

The dua after completing Wudu in English is I bear witness that there is no god except Allah Alone, with no partner or associate, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger.

Dua After Wudu Hadith

Muslim narrated from ‘Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:

“There is no one among you who does wudu and does it well, then says, Ashhadu an la ilaha ill-Allah wahdahu la sharika lah, wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan ‘abduhu was rasuluhu

(I bear witness that there is no god except Allah Alone, with no partner or associate, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger) but the eight gates of Paradise will be opened for him and he will enter through whichever one he wants.”

Narrated by Muslim, 234.

2. Dua

At-Tirmidhee added:

اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْنِي مِنَ التَّوَّابِينَ وَاجْعَلْنِي مِنَ الْمُتَطَهِّرِينَ

Transliteration

Allaahummaj alnee minat-Tawwaabeena wajalnee minal- Mutatahhireen.

Meaning

O Allah, make me one of those who repent and make me one of those who purify themselves.

At- Tirmidhee ( hadith no. 55/48)

3. Dua

سبْحانَك اللَّهُمّ وبحَمْدكَ أشْهدُ أنْ لا إله إلا أنْت أسْتغْفِركَ وَأتَوبُ إليْك

Transliteration

Subhanaka allahumma wa bi hamdika, ashhadu an la ilaha illa anta, astaghfiruka wa atubu ilayka.

Meaning

Glory and praise be to You, O Allah, I bear witness that there is no god but You, I seek Your forgiveness and I repent to You.

Dua During Wudu

There is nothing authentic concerning supplication during the wudoo.

These are the du’aa’s that have been narrated from the Prophet ﷺ to be said in wudoo’. As for saying du’aa’ when washing the different parts of the body, no such thing has been proven from the Prophet ﷺ.

Ibn al-Qayyim said in Zaad al-Ma’aad (1/195):

It is not narrated from him that he used to say anything in his wudoo’ apart from saying Bismillaah. Every hadeeth which speaks of du’aa’s to be said in wudoo’ is false and fabricated.

The Messenger of Allaah ﷺ did not say any of these things and he did not teach them to his ummah. There is nothing narrated from him except saying (the above duas).

Steps of Wudu

Here are the steps:

1. Intention (Niyyah): Begin with the intention to perform ablution for the purpose of prayer.
2. Start with the Name of Allah (Bismillah): Begin by saying “Bismillah” (In the name of Allah).
3. Wash Hands: Wash your hands up to the wrists three times.
4. Rinse Mouth: Take water into your mouth using your right hand and rinse it three times.
5. Nose Cleansing (Sniff Water): Sniff water into your nose and then blow it out three times using the left hand.
6. Face Washing: Wash your face three times, from the hairline to the chin and from ear to ear.
7. Arms: Wash your right arm up to the elbow three times, then do the same for the left arm.
8. Wipe Head: Wet your hands and wipe your head once, moving from the forehead to the back of the head and back to the forehead.
9. Wipe Ears: Use your wet index fingers to wipe the inside of your ears, and use your thumbs to wipe the back of your ears. Do this once.
10. Wash Feet: Wash your right foot up to the ankle three times, then do the same for the left foot.
11. Closing Supplication (Dua): Conclude by saying the Shahada or any other supplication to express gratitude and seek forgiveness.

When to Perform Wudu

In Islam, ablution (Wudu) is required in various situations. Here are instances when you should perform ablution:

1. Before Prayer (Salah): Ablution is obligatory before performing any formal prayer. It ensures spiritual and physical purity during the act of worship.
2. Touching the Quran: Ablution is recommended before touching the Quran or reading verses from it, out of respect for the sacred text.
3. Entering the Mosque: It is recommended to perform ablution before entering a mosque as a sign of cleanliness and reverence for the sacred space.
4. After Loss of Consciousness (e.g., Sleep, Fainting): Ablution is necessary after losing consciousness, as it is believed that sleep or unconsciousness breaks the state of ritual purity.
5. Before Tawaf (Circumambulation) during Hajj or Umrah: Pilgrims should perform ablution before engaging in the Tawaf ritual around the Kaaba.
6. Before and After Handling a Deceased Body: Ablution is recommended before handling a deceased body, and it is also advised afterward as a form of spiritual purification.
7. Before Supplication (Dua): While not obligatory, it is recommended to be in a state of ablution when making supplications to enhance the spiritual connection.

It’s important to note that maintaining ablution is encouraged as much as possible to remain in a state of ritual purity. If a person breaks their ablution during the mentioned activities, they are required to renew it before engaging in acts that necessitate it.