Important Du’as and Dhikr for the Day of ʿArafah | Blog

Even for those not performing Hajj, this is a day to turn to Allah with sincere duʿa, dhikr, and repentance.

So what did the Prophet ﷺ and his companions recite on this blessed day?

The Prophet ﷺ taught us the most powerful words to say on ʿArafah:

“The best supplication is the supplication on the Day of ʿArafah, and the best of what I and the prophets before me have said is: ‘There is no deity except Allah, alone, without partner. To Him belongs all dominion and praise, and He is over all things competent.’”

This profound supplication was described by the Prophet ﷺ as the best thing ever said by any prophet. It is a gift to this ummah, and repeating it throughout the Day of ʿArafah is a source of immense reward.

The noble companion ʿAli ibn Abi Talib (rA) made the following supplication:

“O Allah, free my neck from the Fire, expand my provision, grant me permissible sustenance, and keep away from me the wicked ones among the jinn and humankind.”

This duʿa is beautiful in its balance—seeking both spiritual salvation and worldly ease.

ʿAbdullah ibn ʿUmar (rA), a close companion of the Prophet ﷺ, spent much of ʿArafah engaging in takbirat and praise of Allah, saying, “Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest, and to Allah belongs all praise (Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar, wa lillahil-hamd).”

In addition to this dhikr, he would repeatedly say, “O Allah, guide me with Your guidance, protect me with Your piety, and forgive me in this life and the next.”

After saying this, he would sit in quiet personal supplication for about as long as it would take to recite Surah al-Fatiha.

While there are innumerable duʿas that we can say on the Day of ʿArafah, we’ve compiled a full list of some powerful duʿas from one of our Dhul Hijjah series that might especially inspire you. You can also explore the duʿas of the Prophet ﷺ and the pious predecessors on ʿArafah in more depth in “The Duʿas of the Salaf on Arafah” by Dr. Omar Suleiman.

The Day of ʿArafah is a day to fill your heart and tongue with duʿa. While we should strive to replicate the words of the Prophet ﷺ, we are also free to let our hearts pour out. From glorifying Allah to seeking forgiveness, from praying for loved ones to begging for Jannah—this is the day to ask. On this day, you are unrestricted. So whether you’re on the plain of ʿArafah or at home, use your voice, your heart, and your conviction in Allah. Make duʿa as if Allah is listening—because He is.

May Allah accept your duʿas and write you among those freed from the fire. Ameen.