Short, authentic duas for the moments that repeat every single day — entering and leaving the bathroom, coming home, eating, and going to sleep. Each one is only a line or two, and every line is sourced.
These two are among the shortest duas in daily use, and among the most consistently practiced — reported directly from how the Prophet ﷺ himself moved through his day.
Bismillahi tawakkaltu 'ala Allahi wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah
"In the name of Allah, I place my trust in Allah, and there is no might nor power except with Allah."
Sunan Abi Dawud 5095, Jami' at-Tirmidhi 3426
The Prophet ﷺ said whoever recites this on leaving is told: "You are guided, defended, and protected" — and the shayateen move away from them.
Before & After Eating
The "before" dua is one word most Muslims already say without thinking — the "after" version is worth learning properly.
Before eating
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ
Bismillah
"In the name of Allah."
Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim
If you forget and only remember partway through, say "Bismillahi awwalahu wa akhirahu" — "In the name of Allah at its beginning and its end." (Sunan Abi Dawud 3767, Jami' at-Tirmidhi 1858)
Alhamdu lillahil-ladhi ahyana ba'da ma amatana wa ilayhin-nushur
"Praise be to Allah who gave us life after having taken it from us, and unto Him is the resurrection."
Sahih al-Bukhari 6312
Why Bother With Duas This Small?
None of these take more than a few seconds. That's the point — they're not meant to be a separate devotional practice you schedule time for, but a way of keeping ordinary, repeated moments connected to remembrance rather than running on autopilot. If you're looking to build this into more of a daily rhythm rather than memorizing duas one at a time, our guide to building a daily dhikr habit covers how to make it stick past the first week. And if these duas are new vocabulary for you, our guide to the meaning of common duas you already say breaks down the everyday phrases — Bismillah, Alhamdulillah — that show up again and again across all of these.
A note from the developer
These are the duas I actually forget the most — not the long ones, the short ones, exactly because they're tied to routine moments I move through without thinking. Writing this list down was as much for me as for anyone reading it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the dua for entering the bathroom?
"Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-khubthi wal-khaba'ith" — "O Allah, I seek refuge in You from male and female devils." It's recited before entering, ideally stepping in with the left foot. (Sahih al-Bukhari 142, Sahih Muslim 375)
What do you say after leaving the bathroom?
"Ghufranak" — "Your forgiveness [I seek]." This is the entire dua; short, and reported to have been said by the Prophet ﷺ every time he left. (Jami' at-Tirmidhi 7, Sunan Abi Dawud 30)
What is the dua for entering the house?
"Bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'ala Rabbina tawakkalna" — "In the name of Allah we enter, in the name of Allah we leave, and upon our Lord we place our trust." (Sunan Abi Dawud 5096)
Do you say Bismillah before every meal, even a snack?
Yes — saying Bismillah applies to any food or drink, not just full meals. If you forget and remember partway through, the recommended dua is "Bismillahi awwalahu wa akhirahu" (In the name of Allah at its beginning and its end).
What is the dua before sleeping?
"Bismika Allahumma amutu wa ahya" — "In Your name, O Allah, I die and I live." Recited while lying down, before closing your eyes. (Sahih al-Bukhari 6324)
Ten small lines, spread across a single ordinary day — bathroom, doorway, table, bed. None of them ask for more than a moment, and that's exactly why they're worth keeping.
Sources: Sahih al-Bukhari 142, 6312, 6324 · Sahih Muslim 375 · Sunan Abi Dawud 30, 3767, 4023, 5095, 5096 · Jami' at-Tirmidhi 7, 1858, 3426, 3458 —
read the full narrations on Sunnah.com.
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