Duas for Others – With Arabic, Transliteration, English & Audio
Duas and Dhikr / for Others
In Islam, making Dua for others—whether for family, friends, or the Ummah—is a noble act of mercy that brings great reward. It reflects the prophetic spirit of love and brotherhood. The Prophet ﷺ said: “The supplication of a Muslim for his brother in his absence is answered…” (Muslim).
In this section, you’ll find a curated selection of Duas. Each Dua is presented in Arabic, with easy-to-follow transliteration, a clear English translation, and audio to help you listen and learn correct pronunciation.
Dua for parents
Say this regularly for your parents
رَبِّ ارْحَمْهُمَا كَمَا رَبَّيَانِي صَغِيراً
Rabbi irhamhuma, kama rabbayani saghiran
My Lord, have mercy on them as they brought me up when I was small.
Dua for guidance for others
Say it to pray for guidance for yourself and others
رَبَّنَا لَا تُزِغْ قُلُوبَنَا بَعْدَ إِذْ هَدَيْتَنَا وَهَبْ لَنَا مِن لَّدُنكَ رَحْمَةً، ۚ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ الْوَهَّابُ
Rabbana la tuzigh qulubana ba’da idh hadaytana, wahab lana min ladunka rahma, innaka anta al-Wahhab
Our Lord, let not our hearts deviate after You have guided us and grant us mercy from Yourself. Indeed, You are the Bestower.
Dua for the believers
Say it regularly for all Muslims
رَبَّنَا اغْفِرْ لِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَالْمُؤْمِنَاتِ
Rabbana ighfir lilmu’minina walmu’minat
Our Lord, forgive the believing men and believing women.
Dua for the sick
Say it when praying for someone who is ill
اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ النَّاسِ، أَذْهِبِ الْبَأْسَ، اشْفِ أَنْتَ الشَّافِي، لَا شِفَاءَ إِلَّا شِفَاؤُكَ
Allahumma Rabb an-nas, adhhib al-ba’s, ishfi anta ash-Shafi, la shifa’a illa shifa’uka
O Allah, Lord of mankind, remove the harm and heal, You are the Healer; there is no healing except Your healing.
Dua for mercy on all humans
Say it for yourself and others when seeking mercy
رَبَّنَا لَا تُؤَاخِذْنَا إِن نَّسِينَا أَوْ أَخْطَأْنَا
Rabbana, la tu’akhidhna in naseena aw akhta’na
Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we have forgotten or erred.
Someone who passed away
Say it when someone who has passed away
اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لَهُ، وَارْحَمْهُ وَعَافِهِ، وَاعْفُ عَنْهُ
Allahumma ighfir lahu, warhamhu wa ‘afihi, wa’fu ‘anhu
O Allah, forgive him, have mercy on him grant him well-being, and pardon him.