After Wudu — Ashhadu an La Ilaha Illallah
Source: Sahih Muslim 234
أَشْهَدُأَنْلَاإِلَٰهَإِلَّااللَّهُوَحْدَهُلَاشَرِيكَلَهُ،وَأَشْهَدُأَنَّمُحَمَّدًاعَبْدُهُوَرَسُولُهُ
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Transliteration
Ashhadu an la ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lah, wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan abduhu wa rasuluh
Translation
I bear witness that there is no god but Allah alone, without partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger.
Context
This profound declaration of faith, known as the Shahada, is a testament to the core tenets of Islam: the absolute oneness of Allah and the prophethood of Muhammad (peace be upon him). Its recitation after performing Wudu, the ritual ablution, signifies a renewal of commitment and purification not only of the body but also of the soul. This practice is firmly established in the Sunnah, as recorded in authentic traditions.
Benefit
Reciting this dua is associated with immense spiritual reward, as it is a means by which the eight gates of Paradise are opened for the reciter, allowing them to enter through whichever gate they wish. It underscores the profound connection between physical purity and spiritual affirmation.
When to Recite
This dua is recited immediately after completing Wudu, before drying oneself.