While reflecting on various topics, I realized something significant: people are deeply interested in dua for success. We all yearn for success, don’t we? And like you, I too strive to be successful, not only in this world but also in the Hereafter. That’s why I decided to share some powerful du’as for success with you, so we can all benefit together. Islam, as with every aspect of life, offers profound solutions for attaining success. I will share those below. But before we dive into the du’as, let’s explore what success truly means from an Islamic perspective.
Defining Success
Defining success can be tricky, especially since it is a subjective concept. Success means different things to different people. Each individual measures success based on their own personal standards and circumstances. But for us, as Muslims, the meaning of success stands apart from worldly definitions. True success for a Muslim is living life in obedience to Allah and His Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), seeking to please Allah through worship and righteous deeds. Ultimately, real success is when Allah makes our account easy on the Day of Judgment and grants us the blessing of seeing Him in Jannah (Paradise). For a Muslim, this is the ultimate success.
Dua for success with Proper Reference and Meaning
Before I proceed, let me point out something beautiful about the du’as in Islam. A single du’a can often encompass many aspects of life, even if it’s brief. This is one of the beauties of Islamic supplications—they offer comprehensive solutions in just a few words. You’ll notice that some of the same du’as can be used for different situations, so don’t be confused if you see them under different headings. This flexibility is one of the reasons why I am personally so drawn to the beauty of Islam—it invites us to reflect deeply on its teachings.
dua for success in everything and both life
Arabic
رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ
Transliteration
Rabbana atina fid dunya hasanatan wa fil-aakhirati hasanatan wa qinaa ‘adhaaban-naar
Translation
Our Lord, give us in this world [that which is] good and in the Hereafter [that which is] good and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.
Reference: Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:201
Dua for Success in Exam or Studies
Arabic
رَّبِّ زِدْنِيْ عِلْمًا
Transliteration
Rabbi zidni ilma.
Translation
My Lord, improve me in knowledge.
Reference: Surah Taha, 20:114
Dua for success in job interview
Arabic
رَبِّ اشْرَحْ لِي صَدْرِي وَيَسِّرْ لِي أَمْرِي وَاحْلُلْ عُقْدَةً مِّن لِّسَانِي يَفْقَهُوا قَوْلِي
Transliteration
Rabbi ishrah li sadri, wayassir li amri, wahlul ‘uqdatan min lisani, yafqahu qawli
Translation
My Lord, expand for me my breast [with assurance], and ease for me my task, and untie the knot from my tongue that they may understand my speech.
Reference: Surah Taha, 20:25-28
Dua for successful family
Arabic
رَبَّنَا هَبْ لَنَا مِنْ اَزْوَاجِنَا وَذُرِّيّٰتِنَا قُرَّةَ اَعْيُنٍ وَّاجْعَلْنَا لِلْمُتَّقِيْنَ اِمَامًا
Transliteration
Rabbana hab lanā min azwājinā wa dhurriyyātinā qurrata a’yunin waj-‘alnā lil-muttaqīna imāmā.
Translation
Our Lord, Give us, from our spouses and our children, comfort of eyes, and make us heads of the God-fearing.
Reference: Surah Al-Furqan 25:74
Dua for success in bussiness
Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلاً مُتَقَبَّلاً
Transliteration
Allahumma inni as’aluka ‘ilman naafi’an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa ‘amalan mutaqabbalan.
Translation
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, goodly provision and acceptable deeds
Reference: Sunan of Ibn Majah, 925
Dua for Victory and patience
Arabic
رَبَّنَا أَفْرِغْ عَلَيْنَا صَبْرًا وَثَبِّتْ أَقْدَامَنَا وَانصُرْنَا عَلَى الْقَوْمِ الْكَافِرِينَ
Transliteration
Rabbanaa afrigh ‘alaynaa sabran wa thabbit aqdaamanaa wansurnaa ‘alal qawmil kaafireen
Translation
Our Lord, pour upon us patience and plant firmly our feet and give us victory over the disbelieving people.
Reference: Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:250
Dua for success in work and workplace
Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ خَيْرِهَا وَخَيْرِ أَهْلِهَا وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهَا وَشَرِّ أَهْلِهَا
Transliteration
Allāhumma innī asʾaluka min khayrihā wa khayri ahlihā, wa aʿūdhu bika min sharrihā wa sharri ahlihā.
Translation
O Allah, I ask You for the good of this place and the good of its people, and I seek refuge in You from the evil of this place and the evil of its people.
Reference: This Dua is taken from the book called “Rahe Belayat” written by Abdullah Jahangir (RH).
Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (may Allah be pleased with him) used to stand at the entrance of the market and recite this Du’a before entering.
Sa’id ibn Mansur, As-Sunan 2/433; Al-Bayhaqi, As-Sunan al-Kubra, Hadith 1043 (Sahih); Rahe Belayat – Zikr No. 223.
Dua for money and success
Arabic
اللهم اكفني بحلالك عن حرامك، وأغنني بفضلك عمن سواك
Transliteration
Allahumm-akfini bihalalika ‘an haramika, wa aghnini bifadlika ‘amman siwaka.
Translation
O Allah! Grant me enough of what You make lawful so that I may dispense with what You make unlawful, and enable me by Your Grace to dispense with all but You.
Reference: ‘Ali (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
A slave who had made a contract with his master to pay for his freedom, came to me and said: “I am unable to fulfill my obligation, so help me.” He said to him: “Shall I not teach you a supplication which the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) taught me? It will surely prove so effective that if you have a debt as large as a huge mountain, Allah will surely pay it for you. Say:… (above mentioned dua)
Riyad as-Salihin, 1486
Dua for Guidance and Mercy
Arabic
رَبَّنَا آتِنَا مِن لَّدُنكَ رَحْمَةً وَهَيِّئْ لَنَا مِنْ أَمْرِنَا رَشَدًا
Transliteration
“Rabbana atina min ladunka rahmatan wahayyi’ lana min amrina rashada”
Translation
Our Lord, grant us from Yourself mercy and prepare for us from our affair right guidance.
Reference: Surah Al-Kahf, 18:10
In addition to the Duas mentioned above, there are many other supplications in Islam for success. In fact, all Duas in Islam are, in one way or another, connected to some form of success, as I’ve mentioned before. Therefore, I encourage you to make any Dua you wish, with sincerity in your heart. Be clear on why you are making the Dua and what kind of success you are seeking. InshaAllah, Allah will grant you that success, whether in this world or in the Hereafter.
For more dua, you can visit this page: Dua and Dhikr
As always I seek refuge in Allah Almighty from all kinds of harm and pray that He makes my work easy. I also pray that He considers this effort a means of salvation for us in this world and the hereafter. Whatever is good in my writing is entirely a blessing from Allah Almighty, and any faults are due to Satan (Devil) and my own lack of knowledge. JazakAllah. (Thank you).
