# Friday Duas: What to Recite on Thursday Night and Friday

- **Web page:** https://duasonline.org/guides/friday-duas

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.

Read it: [Dua Kumayl](https://duasonline.org/dua/dua-kumayl.md)

## 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.

Read it: [Duas for Friday](https://duasonline.org/dua/dua-friday.md)

## 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).

Read it: [Dua Nudba](https://duasonline.org/dua/dua-nudbah.md)

## 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.

Read it: [Dua Simaat](https://duasonline.org/dua/dua-simaat.md)

## 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.

Read it: [Friday Ziyarat and Salawat on the Ahl al-Bayt (a)](https://duasonline.org/dua/friday-ziyarat-salawaat.md)

## 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.

Read it: [Dua After Ziyarat Aal Yasin](https://duasonline.org/dua/ziyarat-aleyasindua.md)

## Questions

**What is Dua Kumayl?**

Dua Kumayl is a supplication advised by Imam Ali (a) to be recited on Thursday nights for protection from enemies and impostors.

**When is Dua Nudba recited?**

Dua Nudba is traditionally recited on Friday mornings and on the day of Eid, calling out to Imam al-Mahdi (a).

**What is the significance of Friday in Islam?**

Friday is considered the most blessed day of the week in Islam, offering spiritual benefits through specific duas and prayers.