Dua on the Day of Arafah: The Best Supplications to Recite

The Day of Arafah is, above all, a day of dua. On no other day are so many supplications answered and so many people freed from the Fire.

The Prophet ﷺ said: "The best supplication is the supplication on the Day of Arafah, and the best thing that I and the Prophets before me have said is: La ilaha illa Allah, wahdahu la sharika lah, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamd, wa huwa ala kulli shay'in qadir." (Tirmidhi)

This guide gives you the best duas to recite on Tuesday 26 May 2026, the Day of Arafah, and how to make the most of these precious hours.

The best dua of Arafah

The supplication the Prophet ﷺ singled out as the best is a declaration of Allah's oneness:

"La ilaha illa Allah, wahdahu la sharika lah, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamd, wa huwa ala kulli shay'in qadir."

"There is no god but Allah alone, without partner. To Him belongs the dominion and to Him belongs all praise, and He is over all things competent."

Repeat it abundantly throughout the day.

A dua for forgiveness

"Rabbana zalamna anfusana wa in lam taghfir lana wa tarhamna lanakunanna minal-khasirin."

"Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves, and if You do not forgive us and have mercy upon us, we will surely be among the losers." (Quran 7:23)

A dua for this world and the next

"Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil-akhirati hasanatan wa qina adhab an-nar."

"Our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire." (Quran 2:201)

How to make dua on Arafah

Face the Qibla and raise your hands.
Begin by praising Allah and sending blessings on the Prophet ﷺ.
Be specific and sincere — ask for your needs, your family, and the whole Ummah.
Persist, especially in the last hour before Maghrib. The final part of the day is the most precious time for dua.
Have certainty that you will be answered and do not rush.

Many pair these duas with fasting the Day of Arafah and with charity, giving their Qurbani so that the reward of the day is multiplied.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best dua to say on the Day of Arafah? The Prophet ﷺ said the best dua is the declaration: "La ilaha illa Allah, wahdahu la sharika lah, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamd, wa huwa ala kulli shay'in qadir." Repeat it often throughout the day.

When are duas most accepted on Arafah? Throughout the day, but especially in the final hours before sunset (Maghrib), which is the most blessed time for supplication.

Do I need to be at Arafah for my dua to be accepted? No. The blessings of dua on this day are available to every Muslim, wherever they are. Pilgrims stand at Arafah, but those at home are equally encouraged to supplicate.

Can I make dua in my own language? Yes. While the Quranic and Prophetic duas carry special virtue, you may also ask Allah for your needs in any language, sincerely and from the heart.

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