Dua #173•Bukhari: 6316

Dua When Walking to the Mosque (Dua e noor)

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The Mu'adhdhin called for prayer. The Prophet (ﷺ) would leave his home and walk to the masjid. While walking, he said this dua -

#173

اَللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْ فِي قَلْبِيْ نُوْرًا وَّفِي لِسَانِىْ نُوْرًا وَّاجْعَلْ فِي سَمْعِىْ نُوْرًا وَّاجْعَلْ فِي بَصَرِىْ نُوْرًا وَّاجْعَلْ مِنْ خَلْفِي نُوْرًا وَّمِنْ أَمَامِيْ نُوْرًا وَّاجْعَلْ مِنْ فَوْقِىْ نُوْرًا وَّمِنْ تَحْتِىْ نُوْرًا اَللَّهُمَّ أَعْطِنِىْ نُوْرًا

Transliteration

Allaahumma-j‛al fee qalbee noor-an, wa fee lisaanee noor-an, waj‛al fee sam‛ee noor-an, waj‛al fee basaree noor-an, waj‛al min khalfee noor-an, wamin amaamee noor-an, waj‛al min fawqee noor-an, wa min t'ahtee noor-an, Allaahumma a‛tinee noor-an

Translation

O Allah, place within my heart light, and upon my tongue light, and within my ears light, and within my eyes light, and place behind me light, and in front of me light, and above me light, and beneath me light. O Allah, bestow upon me light.

Benefits & Virtues

When you walk to the masjid, say this dua. You ask Allah to put light in your heart, eyes, and ears. Light surrounds you from every side. You feel peace. Your mind becomes ready for prayer.

  • You ask for light in your heart, tongue, eyes, and ears. Each part gets blessed.
  • Dua e noor surrounds you with light - from above, below, front, back, and both sides. You're protected by guidance.
  • The Prophet SAW said this every time he walked to the masjid. You follow his Sunnah when you say it too.
  • Before you enter Allah's house, this dua cleans your intention. Your heart focuses only on Allah.
  • Light in your tongue means good words. You speak kindly. You remember Allah more.

Common Questions

You ask Allah to fill you with light. Light in your heart and body. This dua e noor guides you - both your body and your soul.

Read it when you step out of your house. While you walk to the masjid, keep saying this dua. It's the specific prayer for the journey to the mosque.

Yes. It's in Sahih Bukhari. The Prophet PBUH said this every time he walked to the masjid for prayer.

It asks for spiritual light. Not physical change. But when your heart is pure, people see a glow on your face. Inner light shows on the outside.

Yes. Women can say dua e noor at home. You can also say it during Tahajjud prayer for light and blessings from Allah.

It asks Allah: put light in my heart, tongue, eyes, and ears. Light everywhere around me. It's a complete request for Allah's guidance.

Break it into small parts. First: heart. Then: tongue. Then: eyes. Say the dua every day when you go to the masjid. Repeat helps you remember.

Yes. This dua is for the walk to the masjid. When you reach the door, say a different short dua as you step inside.

Because you say the word Noor many times. You ask for Noor in every direction. In every part of your body. In every sense you have.

This dua is made for guidance and light when going to pray. But you can say dua e noor anytime you need clarity from Allah. It's always good.

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