Friday Duas: What to Recite on Thursday Night and Friday

Friday is a blessed day in Islam, and reciting specific duas can enhance its spiritual benefits. This guide covers essential duas for Thursday night and Friday, including Dua Kumayl, which is recited on Thursday nights, and various supplications for Friday itself. These duas offer protection, blessings, and a way to connect with the Ahl al-Bayt (a).

1. Dua Kumayl for Thursday Night

   اَللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْألُكَ بِرَحْمَتِكَ الَّتِي وَسِعَتْ كُلَّ شَيٍْء

   O Allah, I ask You by Your mercy, which embraces all things;

   Dua Kumayl is recited on Thursday nights and during the month of Rajab. Imam Ali (a) advised its recitation for protection from enemies and impostors.

   Dua Kumayl, with its recitation

2. Duas for Friday

   اَللَّهُمَّ مَا قُلْتُ فِي جُمُعَتِي هٰذِهِ مِنْ قَوْلٍ

   O Allah, whatever saying I have uttered this week,

   This page includes various supplications for Friday, such as the dua of Imam Zayn al-Abidin (a) from Sahifa al-Sajjadiyya and prayers for protection.

   Duas for Friday, with its recitation

3. Dua Nudba for Friday Mornings

   الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ ٱلْعَالَمِينَ

   All praise be to Allah the Lord of the worlds.

   Dua Nudba is traditionally recited on Friday mornings. It is a supplication of lamentation calling out to Imam al-Mahdi (a).

   Dua Nudba

4. Dua Simaat for Friday Evenings

   ِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

   In the Name of Allah, the All-beneficent, the All-merciful.

   Dua Simaat is recited on Fridays, especially in the closing hours before sunset. It was taught to Prophet Musa to overcome enemies.

   Dua Simaat, with its recitation

5. Friday Ziyarat and Salawat

   اَلسَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ أَيُّهَا ٱلنَّبِيُّ

   Peace be upon you, O Prophet

   This includes the Friday ziyarat and salawat on the Fourteen Infallibles, as found in Shaykh al-Tusi's Misbah al-Mutahajjid and Mafatih al-Jinan.

   Friday Ziyarat and Salawat on the Ahl al-Bayt (a), with its recitation

6. Dua After Ziyarat Aal Yasin

   اَللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ أَنْ تُصَلِّيَ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ

   O Allah, I beseech You to send blessings upon Muhammad

   This supplication is recited after Ziyarat Aal Yasin on Fridays, as narrated from Imam al-Mahdi (a) in al-Ihtijaj of al-Tabrisi.

   Dua After Ziyarat Aal Yasin, with its recitation