The remembrance of Allah (Dhikr) is one of the most powerful acts of worship that brings peace to the heart, strengthens faith, and draws a believer closer to Allah. The Quran and authentic Hadiths emphasize the importance of constant remembrance of Allah in both ease and hardship.
Allah says in the Quran:
“Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest.”
(Surah Ar-Ra’d 13:28)
The Prophet ﷺ also said:
“Shall I not tell you of the best of your deeds, which is purest in the sight of your Lord, raises you in status, is better than spending gold and silver, and better than meeting your enemy in battle?” The companions said, “Yes, O Messenger of Allah!” He replied, “The remembrance of Allah.”
(Sunan At-Tirmidhi: 3377 – Sahih)
In this article, we will explore some of the most powerful supplications and adhkar from the Quran and authentic Hadiths, which can be recited daily to attain closeness to Allah and gain His love, mercy, and blessings.
8 Heartfelt Duas to Get Closer to Allah Deeply
1. Dhikr of the Best Supplication (Sayyidul Istighfar)
Arabic:
اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ رَبِّي، لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ، خَلَقْتَنِي وَأَنَا عَبْدُكَ، وَأَنَا عَلَىٰ عَهْدِكَ وَوَعْدِكَ مَا اسْتَطَعْتُ، أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا صَنَعْتُ، أَبُوءُ لَكَ بِنِعْمَتِكَ عَلَيَّ، وَأَبُوءُ بِذَنْبِي، فَاغْفِرْ لِي، فَإِنَّهُ لَا يَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوبَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ.
Allahumma anta Rabbi, la ilaha illa anta, khalaqtani wa ana ‘abduka, wa ana ‘ala ‘ahdika wa wa‘dika mastata‘tu, a‘udhu bika min sharri ma sana‘tu, aboo’u laka bini‘matika ‘alayya, wa aboo’u bidhanbi, faghfir li, fa innahu la yaghfirudh-dhunuba illa anta.English Translation:
O Allah, You are my Lord, there is no god but You. You created me, and I am Your servant, and I abide by Your covenant and promise as best I can. I seek refuge in You from the evil of what I have done. I acknowledge Your blessings upon me, and I admit my sins. So forgive me, for no one can forgive sins except You.Urdu Translation:
اے اللہ! تو میرا رب ہے، تیرے سوا کوئی معبود نہیں، تو نے مجھے پیدا کیا اور میں تیرا بندہ ہوں، اور میں اپنی استطاعت کے مطابق تیرے عہد اور وعدے پر قائم ہوں، میں اپنے کیے کے شر سے تیری پناہ مانگتا ہوں، میں تیرے نعمتوں کا اقرار کرتا ہوں اور اپنے گناہوں کا اعتراف کرتا ہوں، پس مجھے بخش دے، بے شک تیرے سوا کوئی گناہ نہیں بخش سکتا۔
Reference: (Sahih al-Bukhari: 6306)
2. Dhikr of the Morning and Evening (Best Words in Allah’s Sight)
Arabic:
سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ عَدَدَ خَلْقِهِ، وَرِضَا نَفْسِهِ، وَزِنَةَ عَرْشِهِ، وَمِدَادَ كَلِمَاتِهِ
Subhanallahi wa bihamdihi ‘adada khalqihi, wa rida nafsihi, wa zinata ‘arshihi, wa midada kalimatihi.English Translation:
Glory be to Allah and all praise is due to Him, as many times as the number of His creation, as much as pleases Him, as heavy as His Throne, and as vast as the ink (used in writing) His words.Urdu Translation:
اللہ کی پاکی اور حمد، اس کی مخلوق کی تعداد کے برابر، اس کی ذات کی رضا کے مطابق، اس کے عرش کے وزن کے برابر، اور اس کے کلمات کی سیاہی کے برابر ہو۔
Reference: (Sahih Muslim: 2726)
3. The Most Beloved Words to Allah
Arabic:
سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ، وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ، وَلَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ، وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ
SubhanAllah, walhamdulillah, wa la ilaha illallah, wallahu Akbar.English Translation:
Glory be to Allah, all praise is due to Allah, there is no god but Allah, and Allah is the Greatest.Urdu Translation:
اللہ پاک ہے، تمام تعریفیں اللہ کے لیے ہیں، اللہ کے سوا کوئی معبود نہیں، اور اللہ سب سے بڑا ہے۔
Reference: (Sahih Muslim: 2695)
4. Dhikr That Fills the Scale with Good Deeds
Arabic:
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ تَمْلَأُ الْمِيزَانَ، وَسُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ تَمْلَآنِ أَوْ تَمْلَأُ مَا بَيْنَ السَّمَاءِ وَالْأَرْضِ
Alhamdulillahi tamla’ul mizan, wa Subhanallahi walhamdulillahi tamla’ani aw tamla’uma baynas-sama’i wal-ard.English Translation:
All praise is due to Allah, and it fills the scale, and saying ‘Glory be to Allah and all praise is due to Him’ fills what is between the heavens and the earth.Urdu Translation:
تمام تعریفیں اللہ کے لیے ہیں، اور یہ ترازو کو بھر دیتی ہیں، اور “سبحان اللہ و بحمدہ” کہنا زمین و آسمان کے درمیان کو بھر دیتا ہے۔
Reference: (Sahih Muslim: 223)
5. Dhikr of the Best Remembrance and Supplication
Arabic:
لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ، وَهُوَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lahu, lahul-mulku walahul-hamdu, wahuwa ‘ala kulli shay’in qadir.English Translation:
There is no god but Allah alone, without any partner. To Him belongs the kingdom and all praise, and He is over all things capable.Urdu Translation:
اللہ کے سوا کوئی معبود نہیں، وہ اکیلا ہے، اس کا کوئی شریک نہیں، اسی کے لیے بادشاہت ہے، اور تمام تعریفیں اسی کے لیے ہیں، اور وہ ہر چیز پر قادر ہے۔
Reference: (Sahih al-Bukhari: 6403, Sahih Muslim: 2691)
6. Supplication for Forgiveness
Arabic:
رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي، وَتُبْ عَلَيَّ، إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ التَّوَّابُ الرَّحِيمُ
Rabbi ighfir li wa tub ‘alayya, innaka Antat-Tawwabur-Rahim.English Translation:
My Lord, forgive me and accept my repentance. Verily, You are the Most Accepting of Repentance, the Most Merciful.Urdu Translation:
اے میرے رب! مجھے بخش دے اور میری توبہ قبول فرما، بے شک تو ہی توبہ قبول کرنے والا، نہایت رحم کرنے والا ہے۔
Reference: (Sunan Abu Dawood: 1516, Jami’ at-Tirmidhi: 3434)
7. The Best and Most Comprehensive Dua (Taught by the Prophet ﷺ)
Arabic:
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ خَيْرِ مَا سَأَلَكَ عَبْدُكَ وَنَبِيُّكَ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا عَاذَ بِهِ عَبْدُكَ وَنَبِيُّكَ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ الجَنَّةَ، وَمَا قَرَّبَ إِلَيْهَا مِنْ قَوْلٍ أَوْ عَمَلٍ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ النَّارِ، وَمَا قَرَّبَ إِلَيْهَا مِنْ قَوْلٍ أَوْ عَمَلٍ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ أَنْ تَجْعَلَ كُلَّ قَضَاءٍ قَضَيْتَهُ لِي خَيْرًا.
Allahumma inni as’aluka min khayri ma sa’alaka ‘abduka wa nabiyyuka, wa a‘udhu bika min sharri ma ‘adha bihi ‘abduka wa nabiyyuka, wa as’aluka al-jannata wa ma qarrab ilayha min qawlin aw ‘amal, wa a‘udhu bika min an-naar wa ma qarrab ilayha min qawlin aw ‘amal, wa as’aluka an taj‘ala kulla qada’in qadaytahu li khayra.English Translation:
O Allah, I ask You for the best of what Your servant and Prophet Muhammad ﷺ asked You for, and I seek refuge in You from the worst of what Your servant and Prophet Muhammad ﷺ sought refuge from. I ask You for Paradise and all that brings me closer to it, in words and deeds. I seek refuge in You from Hellfire and all that brings me closer to it, in words and deeds. And I ask You to make every decree You have decreed for me good.Urdu Translation:
اے اللہ! میں تجھ سے وہی بھلائیاں مانگتا ہوں جو تیرے بندے اور نبی ﷺ نے تجھ سے مانگیں، اور میں ان تمام برائیوں سے تیری پناہ مانگتا ہوں جن سے تیرے بندے اور نبی ﷺ نے پناہ مانگی۔ میں تجھ سے جنت اور اس کے قریب کرنے والے اقوال و اعمال کا سوال کرتا ہوں، اور میں دوزخ اور اس کے قریب کرنے والے اقوال و اعمال سے تیری پناہ مانگتا ہوں، اور میں تجھ سے سوال کرتا ہوں کہ جو بھی فیصلہ تو میرے حق میں کرے، اسے میرے لیے بہتر بنا دے۔
Reference: (Sunan Ibn Majah: 3846, Musnad Ahmad: 25130 – Sahih)
8. A Powerful Dua for Allah’s Love and Nearness
Arabic:
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ حُبَّكَ، وَحُبَّ مَنْ يُحِبُّكَ، وَالعَمَلَ الَّذِي يُبَلِّغُنِي حُبَّكَ، اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْ حُبَّكَ أَحَبَّ إِلَيَّ مِنْ نَفْسِي، وَأَهْلِي، وَمِنَ المَاءِ البَارِدِ.
Allahumma inni as’aluka hubbaka, wa hubba man yuhibbuka, wal-‘amala allathee yuballighunee hubbaka. Allahumma aj‘al hubbaka ahabba ilayya min nafsi, wa ahli, wa minal-ma’il-baarid.English Translation:
O Allah, I ask You for Your love, the love of those who love You, and the actions that will bring me closer to Your love. O Allah, make Your love dearer to me than my own self, my family, and cold water.Urdu Translation:
اے اللہ! میں تجھ سے تیرا محبت مانگتا ہوں، ان لوگوں کی محبت جو تجھ سے محبت کرتے ہیں، اور ان اعمال کی جو مجھے تیری محبت کے قریب کریں۔ اے اللہ! تو اپنی محبت کو میرے لیے میری جان، میرے اہل و عیال اور ٹھنڈے پانی سے بھی زیادہ محبوب بنا دے۔
Reference: (Sunan At-Tirmidhi: 3490 – Hasan Sahih)
The Benefits of Getting Closer to Allah
Seeking closeness to Allah (Qurb Ilallah) is the ultimate goal of every believer. It is not just about performing rituals, but about developing a deep connection with Allah through dhikr, supplications, and righteous actions. When a person becomes close to Allah, they experience divine peace, protection, guidance, and countless blessings. Below are some of the key benefits of drawing nearer to Allah:
1. Inner Peace and Contentment
Allah says in the Quran:
“Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest.”
(Surah Ar-Ra’d 13:28)
Getting closer to Allah brings a sense of tranquility that worldly pleasures can never provide. No matter the challenges, a person who has a strong relationship with Allah remains calm, patient, and hopeful.
2. Increased Love from Allah
Allah loves those who seek closeness to Him. In a Hadith Qudsi, the Prophet ﷺ said:
“When My servant comes closer to Me through voluntary acts of worship, I love him. When I love him, I become his hearing with which he hears, his sight with which he sees, his hand with which he strikes, and his foot with which he walks. If he asks Me, I will surely give him, and if he seeks My protection, I will surely protect him.”
(Sahih al-Bukhari: 6502)
This means that when we strive to get closer to Allah, He guides and protects us in all aspects of life.
3. Protection from Sins and Evil
When a person remains engaged in dhikr and supplication, their heart is constantly connected to Allah, making it harder for sins and evil temptations to take over. Allah’s remembrance strengthens taqwa (God-consciousness), which prevents a person from falling into sinful desires.
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Whoever remembers Allah much will be protected from Shaytan.”
(Sunan At-Tirmidhi: 2863 – Hasan Sahih)
4. Allah’s Mercy and Forgiveness
The closer we get to Allah, the more mercy and forgiveness we receive. The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Allah says: O son of Adam, if you come to Me with sins reaching the clouds of the sky and seek My forgiveness, I will forgive you.”
(Sunan At-Tirmidhi: 3540 – Hasan Sahih)
No matter how many sins we have committed, sincere remembrance of Allah and seeking His forgiveness brings us back under His mercy.
5. Answered Duas and Divine Help
Allah promises in the Quran:
“Call upon Me; I will respond to you.”
(Surah Ghafir 40:60)
When we are close to Allah, our duas (supplications) are more readily accepted. Whether in ease or hardship, Allah listens to those who sincerely turn to Him. He provides solutions, opens doors, and blesses us with what is best.
6. Strength in Difficult Times
Life is filled with tests and hardships, but when we are close to Allah, we develop patience and reliance on Him. The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Remember Allah in times of ease, and He will remember you in times of difficulty.”
(Sunan At-Tirmidhi: 2516 – Hasan Sahih)
This means that those who establish a strong connection with Allah during good times will find His support during hardships.
7. A Beautiful Life and a Blissful Hereafter
Allah promises that those who remain close to Him will have a beautiful and fulfilling life in this world and eternal happiness in the Hereafter.
“Whoever does righteousness, whether male or female, while being a believer, We will surely grant them a good life, and We will surely reward them according to the best of what they used to do.”
(Surah An-Nahl 16:97)
Ultimately, the greatest reward of closeness to Allah is Jannah (Paradise), where we will enjoy eternal happiness and the ultimate blessing—seeing Allah Himself.
Final Thoughts
The key to gaining closeness to Allah lies in consistently remembering Him with sincerity. These authentic supplications and adhkar are easy to recite yet hold immense rewards in both this world and the Hereafter. By incorporating these daily, we can strengthen our faith, purify our hearts, and seek the mercy and guidance of Allah.
May Allah grant us the ability to remember Him abundantly and attain His closeness. Ameen!
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