بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْ فِي قَلْبِي نُورًا، وَفِي بَصَرِي نُورًا، وَفِي سَمْعِي نُورًا، وَعَنْ يَمِينِي نُورًا، وَعَنْ شِمَالِي نُورًا، وَأَمَامِي نُورًا، وَخَلْفِي نُورًا، وَفَوْقِي نُورًا، وَتَحْتِي نُورًا، وَاجْعَلْ لِي نُورًا
Transliteration:
Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Raheem
Allahumma-j’al fee qalbee noora, wa fee basaree noora, wa fee sam’ee noora, wa ‘an yameenee noora, wa ‘an shimaalee noora, wa amamee noora, wa khalfee noora, wa fawqee noora, wa tahtee noora, waj’al lee noora.
English Translation:
“In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. O Allah! Place light in my heart, light in my sight, light in my hearing, light on my right, light on my left, light before me, light behind me, light above me, light below me, and grant me light.”
Source & Significance:
This dua is inspired by Hadith and Quranic themes of seeking divine guidance (e.g., Surah An-Nur 24:35). While its exact chain isn’t in major Hadith books, it aligns with the Prophet’s (ﷺ) teachings to seek Allah’s light in all aspects of life.
Benefits of Dua Noor:
- Spiritual Clarity: Invokes Allah’s light to dispel darkness of doubt/ignorance.
- Protection: Surrounds you with divine light against evil.
- Guidance: Enhances wisdom and insight in decisions.
When to Recite:
- After Fajr/Maghrib prayers
- During Tahajjud
- When seeking barakah (blessings) in knowledge or deeds
