Wudu, or ablution, is an essential ritual in Islam that purifies a believer before performing Salat or engaging in other acts of worship. The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) taught a concise yet profoundly meaningful supplication to recite after completing wudu. This article delves into the dua after ablution, its wording, and the immense rewards associated with its recitation.
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The Main Dua After Ablution
The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said:
"Whoever performs Wudu’ thoroughly and then recites this supplication, the eight gates of Jannah (Paradise) will be opened for him, and he may enter through any gate he wishes:"
Arabic Text:
أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَهُ وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ
Transliteration:
Ash-hadu al lā ilaha illallāhu wahdahū lā sharīka lahū, wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan ‘abduhū wa rasūluh.
Meaning:
"I testify that there is no true god except Allah Alone, Who has no partners, and I testify that Muhammad (peace be upon him) is His servant and Messenger."
(Sahih Muslim 234)
Additional Supplication After Wudu
You can further enhance the dua by adding this supplication:
Arabic Text:
اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْنِي مِنَ التَّوَّابِينَ وَاجْعَلْنِي مِنَ الْمُتَطَهِّرِينَ
Transliteration:
Allāhummaj ‘alnī minat tawwābīna, waj’alnī minal mutatahhirīn.
Meaning:
"O Allah, make me among those who repent and purify themselves."
(Jami` at-Tirmidhi 55)
Reciting these supplications after ablution not only brings spiritual rewards but also serves as a reminder of the virtues of purity and repentance in Islam. Let this practice be a means to draw closer to Allah and earn His infinite mercy.