Dua Masura: Transliteration in English with Benefits

The Dua which are from the Holy Quran or either told by the Prophet Hazrat Mohammad (ﷺ) is said to be Dua Masura.

It is recited in every Salah (Namaz) whether it’s Farz or Sunnah during tashahhud, after Attahiyat and Durood Ibrahim.

Few people and kids face difficulties in learning this dua as it’s a bit long, but they can also recite this small dua unless they memorize the full Dua e Masura.

“Allahumma Rabbana Ataina Fiddunya Hasanatauw Wa Fil Akhirate Hasanatauw Wa Kena Azabannar”

Supplication is an important thing in Islamic culture as our Prophet Hazrat Mohammad (ﷺ) said Dua is the heart of worship. (Al-Tirmidhi 45: 3371)

This Hadith clearly indicates to us the importance of supplications in Salah, so every Muslim should try to learn and memorize the dua that is used in Salah.

Dua Masura in Engish Transliteration

“Allahumma Inni Zalamtu Nafsi Zulman Qaseeraun Wala Yaghfiruz Zunooba Illa Anta Faghfirlee Maghfiram Min Indika Warhamnee Innaka Antal Gafoorur Raheem”

Hazrat Abdullah Bin Amr (RA) narrated that Hazrat Abu Baqar Siddique (RA) said to the Prophet Hazrat Mohammad (ﷺ) that “Teach me a supplication that I may recite in my prayers”

Then the Prophet Hazrat Mohammad (ﷺ) teaches this Dua to Hazrat Abu Baqr Siddique (RA) to recite in the prayers. (Sahih Al-Bukhari 6326 | Sahih Muslim 2705)

Meaning in English Translation

O Allah (ﷻ), Verily! I have wronged myself much and there is no one who forgives sins without you. Grant me forgiveness from You and have mercy on me. Indeed you are the most forgiving, the most merciful.

Dua Masura in Arabic Text

اَللّٰھُمَّ أِنِّیْ ظَلَمْتُ نَفْسِیْ ظُلْمًا کَثِیْرًا وَّلَا یَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوْبَ اِلَّا أَنْتَ فَاغْفِرْلِیْ مَغْفِرَةً مِّنْ عِنْدِكَ وَارْحَمْنِیْ أِنَّكَ أَنْتَ الْغَفُوْرُ الرَّحِیْمَ

Dua e Qunoot in English Transliteration

“Allahumma Inna Nastaee Nuka Wa Nastag Feruka

Wa Numenu Beka Wa Na Tawaqqalu Alaika

Wa Nusni Alaikal Khaira Wa Nash Quruka

Wala Naq Furuka Wa Nakh La-oo Wa Natruku Mai Yafjuruka,

Allah Humma Iyyaka Na’Budu Wa Laka Nusalli Wa Nasjud;

Wa Ilaika Nas Aaa Aa Nahfizu Wa Narju Rahma Taka

Wa Nakhshaa Azaabaka; Inna Azaabaka Bil Kuffari Mulhik.”

Dua e Qunoot is recited in the third Rakat of the witr Salah, which is prayed after the Farz and Sunnah Salah in Asha.

Reciting Dua-e-Qunoot in the 3rd Rakat of witr Salah is also the Sunnah of the prophet Hazrat Mohammad (ﷺ).

But if you don’t remember the full Dua to recite in witr Salah, then you can recite a short dua until you don’t memorize it.

“Allahumma Rabbana Ataina Fiddunya Hasanatauw Wa Fil Akhirate Hasanatauw Wa Kena Azabannar”

Dua for Forgiveness

“Astaghfirullaha Rabbi Min Kulli Zambiyon Wa Atubu Ilaih“

أسْتَغْفِرُ اللهَ رَبي مِنْ كُلِ ذَنبٍ وَأتُوبُ إلَيهِ

Dua for Forgiveness Meaning

“I ask forgiveness of my sins from Allah who is my Lord and I turn towards Him”

Hazrat Ibne Abbas (RA) narrated that the Prophet Hazrat Mohammad (ﷺ) said If a person regularly or continuously asks for forgiveness from Allah (ﷻ).

Then Allah (ﷻ) will make a route for him from every type of distress and anxiety and will provide him Rizq (sustenance) for where he doesn’t expect. (Abu-Dawud)

Also Read: Astaghfirullah – Meaning and Benefits of Istighfar

Dua for Deceased

“Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilayhi Rajioon“

إِنَّا لِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ‎

Dua for Deceased Meaning

“We and the things called ours, everything is of Allah (ﷻ) and made by Allah (ﷻ) and to Him, we shall return”

Mostly people recite this dua when someone dies but the dignity of this dua is more than just that, as reciting it has much more benefits.

The messenger of Allah Prophet Hazrat Muhammed Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam (pbuh) has said when someone gets loss or damage and recites this tarjeeha, Allah will give him the better thing than the last one.

Hazrat Ali (RA) has said when someone starts the day by reciting Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilayhi Rajioon in the morning or dawn, Allah eliminates all the tribulations of the day which would have to come on the person.

When to read Dua Masura?

You can read Dua e Masura during tashahhud (while sitting in prayer) after Attahiyat and Durood e Ibrahimi. But it is just not recited in Salah only, you can read it in your difficult times as well because it has immense benefits.

Also Read: Hasbunallahu Wa Ni’mal Wakeel: Dua Meaning And Benefits