We often feel powerless to help the Sudanese people as their struggle goes on.

As fighting that started in April 2023 continues to disrupt the lives of residents throughout the nation, our brothers and sisters are dealing with widespread starvation, displacement, and brutality.

Here, we look at a few duas and prayers we might say in support of Sudan.

When should I offer a dua for Sudan?

Although we can offer sincere prayers for our Sudanese brothers and sisters at any time, there are some days or situations when they are more likely to be answered.

Here are a few of them:

• The last third of the night: At this time, Allah (SWT) is stated to descend to the lowest heaven and say, “Who is calling me, so that I may answer him? Who is requesting that I grant him? Who is asking for my forgiveness so that I might forgive him? [Hadith| Bukhari]
• The final ten Ramadan days and nights: Especially on the night of power, Laylatul Qadr.
• The Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) is claimed to have said, “A dua offered between the adhan and iqamah is not rejected,” according to a sahih source [Hadith | Abu Dawud & Al-Tirmidhi].
• On Fridays: There is an hour when, if a Muslim occurs to pray at that time and ask Allah for something nice, Allah will grant him whatever he is supplicating for; there are several perspectives of the Ulama on the exact moment of acceptance; two of the most renowned adopted interpretations are: 1. From Asr till Maghrib; 2. From the time the Imam sits for the Friday Khutbah until Salah is finished.
• When travelling or on a journey, the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) stated that Allah (SWT) will not reject three supplications: the supplication of the parent for his kid, the supplication of the fasting person, and the supplication of the traveller. [Hadith | Tirmidhi]
• When breaking the fast: As previously stated, the Prophet (PBUH) stated that a person who is fasting will not have their dua denied. [Hadith | Tirmidhi]
• When pleading on behalf of someone who is not present: “There is no believing servant who supplicates for his brother in his absence where the angels do not say, ‘the same be for you,'” declared the Prophet (PBUH). [Muslim | Hadith]

The supplication of a Muslim for his (Muslim) brother in his absence will certainly be answered. Everytime he makes a supplication for good for his brother, the angel appointed for this particular task says: ‘Ameen! May it be for you, too’.

[Hadith | Muslim]

Keeping those in need in Sudan and throughout the world in our prayers is crucial because humble and sincere prayers can have a significant positive impact on our lives.

Dua for Sudan in Arabic

You can read these duas from the Qur’an and Hadith to support our Sudanese brothers and sisters as well as people in need worldwide:

To provide protection

اللَّهُمَّ اسْتُرْ عَوْرَاتِهِم وَآمِنْ رَوْعَاتِهِم وَاحْفَظْهُم مِنْ بَيْنِ أَيْدِيهِم وَمِنْ خَلْفِهِم وَعَنْ أَيمَانِهِم وَعَنْ شَمَائلِهِم وَمِنْ فَوْقِهِم

Transliteration: Allahumma ustur ‘awraatihim wa-aamin raw’aatihim wahfadhhum min bayni aydeehim wa min khalfihim wa ‘an aymaanihim wa ‘an shamaa’ilihim wa min fawqihim

Translation: O Allah, conceal their faults, calm their fears, and protect them from before them and behind them, from their right and from their left, and from above them.

To grant ease and improve the state of the Ummah

اللَّهُمَّ أَصْلِحْ أُمَّةَ مُحَمَّدٍ

اللَّهُمَّ فَرِّجْ عَنْ أُمَّةِ مُحَمَّدٍ

اللَّهُمَّ ارْحَمْ أُمَّةَ مُحَمَّدٍ

Transliteration: ‘Allahumma aslih Ummata Muhammad. Allahumma farrij ‘an Ummati Muhammad. Allahumma Rham Ummata Muhammad [sallAllahu alayhi wasalam].

Translation: ‘O Allah! Improve (help) the state of the Ummah of Muhammad. O Allah! Grant ease to the Ummah of Muhammad. O Allah! Have mercy on the Ummah of Muhammad.

To grant them the good of this world and the Hereafter

رَبَّنَآ ءَاتِهِم فِى ٱلدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِى ٱلأخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِهِم عَذَابَ ٱلنَّارِ

Transliteration: Rabbana aatihim fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil-akhirati hasanatan waqihim ‘adhaab an-nar 

Translation: Our Lord! Grant them the good of this world and the Hereafter, and protect them from the torment of the Fire.

Dua for Sudan in English

You can make a dua from the heart or phrase your needs like this if you’re making it in English:

“O Allah, help and protect the people of Sudan. O Allah, ease their pain and suffering. O Allah, bestower of Mercy, bestow your mercy on them. O Allah, open people’s hearts to give in this time of crisis. O Allah, help those who are in need, wherever they may be.”

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