Powerful and Accepted Duas (Doa Mustajab): Complete with Arabic, Transliteration, and Meaning

In Islam, making dua (supplication) is one of the most important forms of worship. Through dua, a servant asks Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala for goodness, protection, guidance, and ease in life. Some prayers are directly mentioned in the Qur’an and taught by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). These are known as doa mustajab, supplications that are highly recommended and, when recited sincerely and with proper etiquette, are more likely to be accepted by Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala.

This article presents a collection of powerful duas, complete with the original Arabic text, Latin transliteration, and English meaning, making it easier for Muslims to practice them daily.

1. Dua for Goodness in This World and the Hereafter

This is one of the most well-known and powerful duas from Surah Al-Baqarah (2:201).

رَبَّنَآ اٰتِنَا فِى الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَّفِى الْاٰخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَّقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ…
Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanah wa fil-akhirati hasanah wa qina 'adzaban-nar.

Meaning:
“Our Lord, grant us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.”

2. Dua to Stay Firm in Faith

Found in Surah Ali ‘Imran (3:8), this dua asks Allah to keep our hearts steadfast after receiving guidance.

رَبَّنَا لَا تُزِغْ قُلُوْبَنَا بَعْدَ اِذْ هَدَيْتَنَا وَهَبْ لَنَا مِنْ لَّدُنْكَ رَحْمَةًۚ اِنَّكَ اَنْتَ الْوَهَّابُ
Rabbana la tuzigh qulubana ba’da idz hadaytana wa hab lana min ladunka rahmah innaka antal-wahhab.

Meaning:
“Our Lord, do not let our hearts deviate after You have guided us, and grant us mercy from Yourself. Truly, You are the Bestower.”

3. Dua for a Good Ending (Husnul Khatimah)

This dua, from Surah Ali ‘Imran (3:193), asks Allah to forgive us and grant us a blessed death among the righteous.

رَبَّنَا فَاغْفِرْ لَنَا ذُنُوْبَنَا وَكَفِّرْ عَنَّا سَيِّاٰتِنَا وَتَوَفَّنَا مَعَ الْاَبْرَارِۚ
Rabbana faghfir lana dhunubana wa kaffir ‘anna sayyi’atina wa tawaffana ma‘al-abrār.

Meaning:
“Our Lord, forgive our sins, remove our misdeeds, and let us die with the righteous.”

4. Dua for Protection from Harmful Requests

This supplication from Surah Hud (11:47) teaches us to seek protection from asking for things that may harm us.

رَبِّ اِنِّيْٓ اَعُوْذُ بِكَ اَنْ اَسْـَٔلَكَ مَا لَيْسَ لِيْ بِهٖ عِلْمٌۗ وَاِلَّا تَغْفِرْ لِيْ وَتَرْحَمْنِيْٓ اَكُنْ مِّنَ الْخٰسِرِيْنَ
Rabbi inni a‘udzu bika an as’alaka ma laisa li bihi ‘ilm, wa illa taghfir li wa tarhamni akun minal-khasirin.

Meaning:
“My Lord, I seek refuge in You from asking what I have no knowledge of. And unless You forgive me and have mercy on me, I will be among the losers.”

5. Dua for Forgiveness for Oneself, Parents, and All Believers

From Surah Ibrahim (14:41), this dua is often recited after prayer as it includes seeking forgiveness for ourselves, our parents, and all believers.

رَبَّنَا اغْفِرْ لِيْ وَلِوَالِدَيَّ وَلِلْمُؤْمِنِيْنَ يَوْمَ يَقُوْمُ الْحِسَابُࣖ
Rabbana-ghfir li wa liwalidayya wa lil-mu’minina yawma yaqumul-hisab.

Meaning:
“Our Lord, forgive me, my parents, and the believers on the Day when the account is established.”

6. Dua for Ease and Clarity

This dua of Prophet Musa (Moses), found in Surah Taha (20:25–28), asks Allah for confidence, ease, and eloquence when facing challenges.

رَبِّ اشْرَحْ لِي صَدْرِي ۝ وَيَسِّرْ لِي أَمْرِي ۝ وَاحْلُلْ عُقْدَةً مِّن لِّسَانِي ۝ يَفْقَهُوا قَوْلِي
Rabbi-shrah li sadri. Wa yassir li amri. Wahlul ‘uqdatan min lisani. Yafqahu qawli.

Meaning:
“My Lord, expand my chest with assurance, ease my task for me, and untie the knot from my tongue so that they may understand my speech.”

7. Dua for Blessings and Sustenance

From Surah Al-Maidah (5:114), this dua beautifully asks Allah for provision and blessings.

رَبَّنَآ اَنْزِلْ عَلَيْنَا مَاۤىِٕدَةً مِّنَ السَّمَاۤءِ تَكُوْنُ لَنَا عِيْدًا لِّاَوَّلِنَا وَاٰخِرِنَا وَاٰيَةً مِّنْكَ وَارْزُقْنَا وَاَنْتَ خَيْرُ الرّٰزِقِيْنَ
Rabbana anzil ‘alaina ma’idatam minas-sama’i takun lana ‘idan li-awwalina wa akhirina wa ayatan minka warzuqna wa anta khairur-raziqin.

Meaning:
“Our Lord, send down to us a table spread from the heaven to be a festival for the first of us and the last of us, and a sign from You. Provide for us, for You are the best of providers.”

Tips to Make Dua More Effective

To increase the chances of your duas being accepted, consider these important practices:

Choose blessed times: such as the last third of the night, between adhan and iqamah, or after obligatory prayers.
Begin with praise and salawat: Start by praising Allah SWT and sending blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
Pray sincerely: Make dua with a humble heart, deep sincerity, and strong conviction.
Avoid the unlawful: Ensure your food, wealth, and lifestyle are free from anything haram.

These powerful supplications can serve as a valuable guide for worship and seeking Allah’s help in every aspect of life. Beyond the seven duas mentioned above, there are many other daily prayers you can easily access through Muamalat DIN, the mobile banking app of Bank Muamalat.

Practice them regularly with sincerity and combine them with good efforts, insyaAllah, every dua will be answered in the best time and way according to His will.