Dua After Ablution: Seeking Purity and Forgiveness ("وضو کے بعد کی دعا: طہارت اور استغفار")

Introduction

After performing ablution (wudu), it is highly recommended to recite a supplication. This prayer seeks Allah’s forgiveness and purity, asking Him to make us among those who repent frequently and stay clean, both physically and spiritually.

Translation

"O Allah! Make me among those who repent frequently, and make me among those who stay clean and pure."

Benefits of Reciting This Dua

''Purification of the Soul'': This dua helps cleanse both the body and the heart, purifying us from sins and shortcomings.

''Increased Repentance'': It encourages constant repentance, reminding us to seek forgiveness from Allah regularly.

''Spiritual Cleanliness'': It helps maintain spiritual purity, ensuring that we stay on the right path, both outwardly and inwardly.

Hadith Reference

This dua is found in **At-Tirmithi 1/78** and is considered a highly beneficial supplication after ablution. **Sahih At-Tirmithi 1/18** also validates its authenticity.

How to Recite the Dua Properly

''After Ablution'': Recite this dua immediately after completing your wudu to seek purity from both physical and spiritual impurities.

''Sincerity in Repentance'': Say it with a sincere heart, asking Allah for constant forgiveness and spiritual cleanliness.

''Consistency'': Make it a regular habit to recite this dua to ensure ongoing purification and closeness to Allah.

Conclusion

Reciting ''Dua after Ablution'' helps us maintain physical and spiritual purity. By seeking forgiveness and cleanliness from Allah, we purify our hearts and bodies, making us ready for prayer and other acts of worship. May Allah accept our prayers, forgive our sins, and make us among the pure and repentant.