Family is one of the most precious gifts we have. It is family that makes a house a home, and the absence of even one member is deeply felt.
In the past, we have written articles on dua for forgiveness, success dua, and more. Since family holds such a special place in the heart of every Muslim, we decided to create a guide to help foster its growth and well-being.
In this article, we will explore the best duas you can make for your family’s health, wealth, character, and mental peace. We will also cover the best times to recite these supplications and their benefits.
What are the best dua for Family members?
When we talk about family dua, what comes to mind is their protection. We have created a guide on the best dua for protection from everything evil, which you should check.
Let’s start the dua section with the first dua for family protection.
Dua for family protection
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) used to recite Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas for protection from evil. The recitation of Ayat-al-Kursi also benefits the protection of your family and yourself.
Surah Al-Falaq
قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ ٱلْفَلَقِ | مِن شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ | وَمِن شَرِّ غَاسِقٍ إِذَا وَقَبَ | وَمِن شَرِّ ٱلنَّفَّـٰثَـٰتِ فِى ٱلْعُقَدِ | وَمِن شَرِّ حَاسِدٍ إِذَا حَسَدَ
English transliteration: Qul a’oodhu bi-rabbil-falaq, Min sharri ma khalaq, Wa min sharri ghaasiqin itha waqab, Wa min sharri an-naffathaati fil ‘uqad, Wa min sharri haasidin itha hasad. —Surah Al-Falaq
English translation: Say, ‘I seek refuge in the Lord of daybreak, From the evil of that which He created, And from the evil of darkness when it settles, And from the evil of the blowers in knots, And from the evil of an envier when he envies.’
Surah An-Nas
قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ ٱلنَّاسِ | مَلِكِ ٱلنَّاسِ | إِلَـٰهِ ٱلنَّاسِ | مِن شَرِّ ٱلْوَسْوَاسِ ٱلْخَنَّاسِ | ٱلَّذِى يُوَسْوِسُ فِى صُدُورِ ٱلنَّاسِ | مِنَ ٱلْجِنَّةِ وَٱلنَّاسِ
English transliteration: Qul a’oodhu bi-rabbin-naas, Malikin-naas, Ilaahin-naas, Min sharril-waswaasil-khannaas, Allathee yuwaswisu fee sudoorin-naas, Minal-jinnati wan-naas. — Surah An-Nas
English translation: Say, ‘I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind, The Sovereign of mankind, The God of mankind, From the evil of the whisperer who withdraws, Who whispers in the breasts of mankind, Among jinn and among mankind.’
Hadith: Narrated `Aisha: Whenever Allah’s Messenger (PBUH) became sick, he would recite Mu’awwidhat (Surat Al-Falaq and Surat An-Nas) and then blow his breath over his body. When he became seriously ill, I used to recite (these two Suras) and rub his hands over his body, hoping for its blessings. —Sahih al-Bukhari 5016
Ayat al Kursi
ٱللَّهُ لَآ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ٱلْحَىُّ ٱلْقَيُّومُ ۚ لَا تَأْخُذُهُۥ سِنَةٌۭ وَلَا نَوْمٌۭ ۚ لَّهُۥ مَا فِى ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ وَمَا فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ ۗ مَن ذَا ٱلَّذِى يَشْفَعُ عِندَهُۥٓ إِلَّا بِإِذْنِهِۦ ۚ يَعْلَمُ مَا بَيْنَ أَيْدِيهِمْ وَمَا خَلْفَهُمْ ۖ وَلَا يُحِيطُونَ بِشَىْءٍۢ مِّنْ عِلْمِهِۦٓ إِلَّا بِمَا شَآءَ ۚ وَسِعَ كُرْسِيُّهُ ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضَ ۖ وَلَا يَـُٔودُهُۥ حِفْظُهُمَا ۚ وَهُوَ ٱلْعَلِىُّ ٱلْعَظِيمُ
English transliteration: Allahu la ilaha illa huwa al-hayyul-qayyoom. La ta’khuthuhu sinatun wa la nawmun. Lahu ma fissamawati wa ma fil-ardh. Man thallathee yashfa’u ‘indahu illa bi-ithnihi. Ya’lamu ma bayna aydeehim wa ma khalfahum, wa la yuheetoona bishay-in min ‘ilmihi illa bima sha’. Wasi’a kursiyyuhu assamawati wal-ardh, wa la yaooduhu hifthuhuma, wa huwa al-‘aliyyu al-‘atheem.
Hadith: Narrated Abu Hurairah: that the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said: “Whoever recites Ha Mim Al-Mu’min – up to – To Him is the return (40:1-3) and Ayat Al-Kursi when he reaches (gets up in) the morning, he will be protected by them until the evening. And whoever recites them when he reaches the evening, he will be protected by them until the morning.” —Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2879
The recitation of Surah Al-Falaq, An-Nas, and Ayat al Kursi will protect your family from evil. However, recite the dua for evil eye protection, pray for their health if anything happens to them, and consider it Allah’s will. We must always be thankful to Allah for everything and every blessing.
Dua for the safety of the family
We have provided you with the best dua for protecting the family: Surah Al-Falaq, An-Nas, and Ayat al Krusi. The concern of safety comes to mind when a family member is traveling. Here is a guide on dua for traveling and driving a car.
This dua is also the best for ensuring the safety of family members when traveling or going abroad.
سُبْحَـٰنَ ٱلَّذِى سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَـٰذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُۥ مُقْرِنِينَ وَإِنَّآ إِلَىٰ رَبِّنَا لَمُنقَلِبُونَ
English transliteration: Subhana-alladhi sakh-khara la-na hadha wa ma kunna la-hu muqrinin. Wa inna ila Rabbi-na la munqalibun. — Surah Az-Zukruf Verse 13-14
English translation: Glory be to the One Who has subjected these for us, for we could have never done so ˹on our own˺. And surely to our Lord we will ˹all˺ return.
للَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ الصَّاحِبُ فِي السَّفَرِ وَالْخَلِيفَةُ فِي الأَهْلِ اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ وَعْثَاءِ السَّفَرِ وَكَآبَةِ الْمُنْقَلَبِ وَسُوءِ الْمَنْظَرِ فِي الأَهْلِ وَالْمَالِ اللَّهُمَّ اطْوِ لَنَا الأَرْضَ وَهَوِّنْ عَلَيْنَا السَّفَرَ
English transliteration: Allahumma anta as-sahibu fis-safari wal-khaleefatu fil-ahli, Allahumma inni a’udhu bika min wa’thaa’is-safari wa kaabatil-munqalabi wa suu’il-manzari fil-ahli wal-maal. Allahumma itwi lana al-ardha wa hawwin ‘alayna as-safar. —Sunan Abi Dawud 2598
English translation: O Allah, Thou art the Companion in the journey, and the One Who looks after the family; O Allah, I seek refuge in Thee from the difficulty of travelling, finding harm when I return, and unhappiness in what I see coming to my family and property. O Allah, make the length of his journey short for us, and the journey easy for us.
Dua for family happiness
Here are the best dua for family happiness.
اللَّهُمَّ لاَ سَهْلَ إِلاَّ مَا جَعَلْتَهُ سَهْلاً، وَأَنْتَ تَجْعَلُ الْحَزْنَ إِذَا شِئْتَ سَهْلاً
Dua for family happiness in English: Allāhumma lā saḥla illā ma ja`altahu saḥla wa anta taj`alu ‘l-ḥazna idhā shi’ta saḥla.
Translation: O Allah, there is no ease other than what You make easy. If You please, You ease sorrow.
Explanation: This dua for happiness is extracted from Hisn al-Muslim 139. It expresses that only Allah can ease our lives and truly bring happiness. It seeks Allah’s help in reducing our hardships and removing our sorrows.
By reciting this dua, you ask Allah to bring you comfort and joy, trusting His power to improve difficult situations. Inshallah, your problems will be resolved, and happiness will return to you and your family.
dua for family problems
We all have faced family problems at some point in our lives, and some of us are still facing them. Here is the best dua to resolve family problems.
رَبَّنَآ ءَاتِنَا فِى ٱلدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةًۭ وَفِى ٱلْـَٔاخِرَةِ حَسَنَةًۭ وَقِنَا عَذَابَ ٱلنَّارِ
English transliteration: Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil-akhirati hasanatan wa qina ‘adhaban-nar. —Surah Al-Baqarah Verse 201
English translation: Our Lord, grant us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ مُنْكَرَاتِ الأَخْلاَقِ وَالأَعْمَالِ وَالأَهْوَاءِ
Dua for protection from Evil English transliteration: Allahumma inni a’oodhu bika min munkarati al-akhlaaqi wal-a’maali wal-ahwaa’i.
English translation: O Allah, I seek refuge in You from evil character, evil actions, and evil desires.
You can also recite La Ilaha Illa Anta Subhanaka Inni Kuntu Minaz Zalimin and dua for anxiety relief.
dua for the family of the deceased
Death is inevitable, and we must be prepared for it. The death of a family member is one of the most emotional phases faced by the family of the deceased. We must pass this time by reciting the dua for patience.
Here are the best supplications for a dead family member.
إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّآ إِلَيْهِ رَٰجِعُونَ
English transliteration: Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un — Surah Al-Baqarah 156
English translation: Indeed we belong to Allāh, and indeed to Him we will return.
Here are the best supplications for a family member who passed away.
اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لَهُ الَّلهُمَّ ثَبِّتْهُ
English transliteration: Allāhumma’ghfir lah Allāhumma thabbit’h.
English translation: O Allah, forgive him. O Allah, strengthen him.
We have created a guide on the best dua for the dead and deceased, and here is a guide for dua for parents.
Dua for a sick family member
Here is the best supplication you can recite when a family member is sick.
أَسْأَلُ اللَّهَ الْعَظِيمَ رَبَّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ أَنْ يَشْفِيَكَ
Dua for Sick Person in English: As’alullaahal-‘Adheema Rabbal-‘Arshil-‘Adheemi ‘an yashfiyaka. x7
Translation: I ask Allah, the Mighty, the Lord of the mighty Throne, to cure you, Allah will cure him from that disease.
Hadith: Narrated Abdullah ibn Abbas: The Prophet (PBUH) said: If anyone visits a sick whose time (of death) has not come, and says with him seven times: I ask Allah, the Mighty, the Lord of the mighty Throne, to cure you, Allah will cure him from that disease. —Sunan Abi Dawud 3106
We have also prepared a detailed guide on dua for a sick person and dua for good health.
Wrap Up
Our family system has kept us away from sins and growing. We know the value of family and the benefits of living together. We have listed the best dua for family, which you can recite for the betterment and growth of your family members.
We hope you will find this guide useful and will share it with others.
What else should you know?
Here is a list of a few powerful dua you should know.
