Dua Before Wudu
Before ablution. Clothing, the bathroom, wudu, entering and leaving home.
What is the dua for before wudu?
The dua for before wudu begins “Bismillāhi”, meaning “In the Name of Allah”. It is reported in Abu Dawud, Ibn Majah, and Ahmad, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim. The Arabic text, transliteration and full meaning are given below.
Before Wudu in Arabic
Transliteration
Bismillāhi
Meaning in English
In the Name of Allah
When and how to recite it
Hisn al-Muslim lists this dua under “Before ablution”.
The source does not give a fixed number of repetitions.
Where does this dua come from?
This dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah compiled by Sa'id bin Ali al-Qahtani. It is reported in Abu Dawud, Ibn Majah, and Ahmad.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dua for before wudu?
The dua for before wudu begins “Bismillāhi”, meaning “In the Name of Allah”. It is reported in Abu Dawud, Ibn Majah, and Ahmad, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim. The Arabic text, transliteration and full meaning are given below.
What does the dua for before wudu mean?
In the Name of Allah.
How do you pronounce the dua for before wudu?
The transliteration is: Bismillāhi
Where is the dua for before wudu reported?
Abu Dawud, Ibn Majah, and Ahmad. The dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah.
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