Daily Duas for Students & Working People
Masnoon Supplications to Stay Spiritually Grounded Every DayWhether you're a student buried in assignments or a working professional facing everyday stress, life gets busy. But even in the hustle, our hearts crave peace — and the best way to find it is through daily remembrance of Allah (dhikr).
In Shia tradition, we have many beautiful, authentic duas (supplications) from the Ahlul Bayt (a.s.) that help center our day, calm our minds, and reconnect us with our purpose.
Let’s explore a simple daily dua routine, specially curated for students, professionals, and busy Muslims — all rooted in Shia sources.
Why Daily Duas Matter
Our day is filled with small moments where we can pause and remember Allah. When you start your day with a dua, or whisper a tasbih between meetings or before sleep, you’re not just "being religious" — you're aligning your soul with peace.
As Imam Ali (a.s.) said:
— Nahj al-Balagha, Sermon 227
Daily duas help us:
- Reduce stress and anxiety
- Strengthen our connection with Allah
- Seek help in studies, work, or personal issues
- Find barakah (blessing) in our time and efforts
In short: tafseer helps us connect to the Quran on a deeper level.
Morning Routine Dua
اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْني مِنْ خَيْرِ عَبِيدِكَ نَصِيباً عِنْدَكَ، وَأَقْرَبِهِمْ مَنْزِلَةً مِنْكَ، وَأَخَصِّهِمْ زُلْفَةً لَدَيْكَ
“O Allah, make me among the best of Your servants in share with You, the closest in position to You, and the most special in closeness to You.”
From: Dua al-Sabah (Imam Ali a.s.) — read a few lines if you're short on time.
During the Day — While Studying or Working
1. Dua for Focus and Memory
Imam Jafar al-Sadiq (a.s.) taught this simple dua for increasing understanding:
رَبِّ اشْرَحْ لِي صَدْرِي، وَيَسِّرْ لِي أَمْرِي، وَاحْلُلْ عُقْدَةً مِّن لِّسَانِي، يَفْقَهُوا قَوْلِي
“O my Lord! Expand for me my breast. Make my task easy. Remove the impediment from my speech so they may understand what I say.” — Surah Taha, 20:25-28
2. Short Dhikr for Stress Relief
Just repeat softly:
يَا حَيُّ يَا قَيُّومُ، بِرَحْمَتِكَ أَسْتَغِيثُ
"O Ever-Living, O Sustainer — I seek Your mercy!"
Evening Routine — After Maghrib & Isha
After a long day, these duas help you wind down with gratitude and reflection.
1. Tasbih of Lady Fatima (s.a)
- 34x Allahu Akbar
- 33x Alhamdulillah
- 33x SubhanAllah
The Prophet (s.a.w.) gifted this to his daughter Fatima (s.a.) — and said it's better than anything else in the world.
2. Dua e Tawassul (Weekly - Tuesdays Night)
Recited to seek intercession through the Ahlul Bayt.
يَا وَجِيهًا عِندَ اللّٰه، اشْفَعْ لَنَا عِندَ اللّٰه
“O you who are honorable before Allah, intercede for us before Allah.”
Night Routine — Before Sleeping
1. Dua Before Sleep
اللّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْلَمْتُ نَفْسِي إِلَيْكَ، وَوَجَّهْتُ وَجْهِي إِلَيْكَ، وَفَوَّضْتُ أَمْرِي إِلَيْكَ
"O Allah, I surrender myself to You, I turn my face toward You, I entrust my affairs to You."— From Sahifa Sajjadiya
