Dua & Sunnah

Dua for Entering Paradise Through the Gate of Ar-Rayyan

After Prayer
Sahih HadithSahih Muslim 234

مَا مِنْ أَحَدٍ يَتَوَضَّأُ فَيُحْسِنُ وُضُوءَهُ ثُمَّ يَقُولُ: أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَهُ، وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ، اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْنِي مِنَ التَّوَّابِينَ وَاجْعَلْنِي مِنَ الْمُتَطَهِّرِينَ، إِلاَّ فُتِحَتْ لَهُ ثَمَانِيَةُ أَبْوَابِ الْجَنَّةِ، يَدْخُلُ مِنْ أَيِّهَا شَاءَ.

There is no one among you who performs ablution perfectly, then says: 'I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, alone, with no partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and His Messenger. O Allah, make me among the repentant and make me among the purified.' except that the eight gates of Paradise will be opened for him, and he may enter through whichever he wishes.

Maa min ahadin yatawadda'u fa-yuhsinu wudu'ahu thumma yaqoolu: Ash-hadu an la ilaha ill-Allah wahdahu la shareeka lah, wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan 'abduhu wa rasooluh. Allahumma-j'alni minat-tawwabeena waj'alni minal-mutatahhireen. Illa futiḥat lahu thamaniyat abwaabil-jannati, yadkhulu min ayyiha shaa'.

When to Read

This beautiful dua is recited after completing your Wudu (ablution). It's a powerful moment to reflect on the purification of both the body and soul, and to seek the highest stations in Paradise.

How to Read

Recite this dua immediately after finishing your Wudu. Ensure you are in a state of remembrance of Allah, reflecting on the meaning of the words and your sincere desire to be among those purified and repentant.

Virtues & Benefits

This hadith beautifully links the act of performing Wudu with immense rewards. By combining perfect ablution with this specific dua, a Muslim is granted access to all eight gates of Paradise, allowing them to choose their entry point. This signifies a high level of acceptance and purity in the sight of Allah.

Source & Authentication

Narrated Umar bin Al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him): Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "No one among you performs Wudu perfectly and then says: 'I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, alone, with no partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and His Messenger.' but that the eight gates of Paradise will be opened for him, and he may enter through whichever he wishes."
Sahih HadithSahih Muslim 234
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