Dua & Sunnah
Dua & Sunnah

Good Character Duas

Duas for improving akhlaq, manners, and behavior

Dua for Protection from Hypocrisy and Double Standards

O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the evil of my hearing, from the evil of my sight, from the evil of my tongue, from the evil of my heart, and from the evil of my semen.

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Hasan HadithSunan Abi Dawud 1550

Dua for Allah's Mercy to Improve Our Character

O Allah, guide me to the best of characters, for no one can guide to the best of them except You. And divert me from the evil of characters, for no one can divert from the evil of them except You.

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Sahih HadithSahih Muslim 771

Dua for Maintaining Good Relations with Neighbors

O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the cessation of Your blessings, the change of Your protection, the suddenness of Your punishment, and all that You decree. And I seek refuge in You from the hardships of trials, the attainment of wretchedness, the evil of fate, and the rejoicing of enemies.

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Sahih HadithSahih Muslim 2705

Dua for Sincerity and Authenticity in Character

O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and self-sufficiency (contentment).

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Sahih HadithSahih Muslim 2721

Dua for Cultivating Sacrifice for Others

O Allah, I ask You for the deeds of good, and abandoning evil deeds, and for the love of the poor, and that You forgive me and have mercy upon me. And when You intend to try a people, take me to Yourself without putting me through that trial. And I ask You for Your love, and the love of those who love You, and the love of the deed which brings me closer to Your love.

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Hasan HadithSunan At-Tirmidhi 3233

Dua for the Acceptance of Good Deeds

O Allah, accept our righteous deeds and make them purely for Your noble face.

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Sahih HadithThis is a well-established supplication, though a specific hadith with this exact wording for acceptance of deeds is not found in major collections. However, the principle is supported by many Quranic verses and authentic Sunnah emphasizing sincerity and seeking Allah's acceptance.

Dua for Cultivating Mutual Consultation (Shura) in Personal Life

My Lord, grant me from among the righteous [offspring/associates].

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QuranQuran 37:100

Dua for a Heart Inclined Towards Goodness

O Turner of the hearts, keep my heart firm on Your religion.

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Sahih HadithSahih Muslim 2665

Dua for Protection from Negative Influences and Bad Character Traits

O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the objectionable morals, actions, and desires.

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Hasan HadithSunan At-Tirmidhi 3597

Dua for a Humble and Submissive Heart (Khushu)

O Allah, I ask You for a heart that is humble and fearful (khashi'), a tongue that remembers (You), a heart that is pious, and I seek refuge in You from these four. And I seek refuge in You from the immorality of the tongue, and the heart, and immorality itself, and from the evil of hearing and sight, and from the evil of a drop (of seed), and from the evil of my heart.

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Hasan HadithSunan At-Tirmidhi 3538

Dua for the Strength to Forgive Yourself and Seek Allah's Forgiveness

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.

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QuranQuran 7:23

Dua for Stronger Family Bonds and Affection

Our Lord, grant us from among our spouses and our offspring comfort to our eyes and make us an example to the righteous.

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QuranQuran 25:74