DuaForAll Editorial Standards
Our commitment to authentic, clearly sourced Islamic content — transparent sourcing methodology and quality standards for every supplication and article we publish.
✦ Our Core Principles
DuaForAll was built on a single conviction: Muslims deserve Islamic content that is as authentic and transparent as the scholarship it draws from. Every decision we make — from what to publish, to how we present Hadith, to how we handle scholarly disagreement — flows from six foundational principles.
Authenticity First
We only publish duas and adhkar that can be traced to a verified Quranic ayah or Hadith with an authentic or acceptable chain of narration.
Transparent Sourcing
Every supplication carries its primary source citation (e.g. “Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 6306”) so readers can verify for themselves.
Ask a Qualified Scholar
Our pages are researched and written by the Dua For All team. They explain general rulings and are not fatwas — complex or personal fiqh questions should go to a qualified local scholar.
Madhab Fairness
We follow the position of the majority of classical scholars while noting significant variant rulings across the four recognised Sunni Madhabs.
No Fabrications
Weak or fabricated ahadith are never presented as authentic. Where a popular dua lacks strong authentication, this is clearly disclosed.
Living Documents
Content is updated when readers report errors, sources are corrected, or stronger evidence surfaces.
✦ Our Source Hierarchy
We follow classical Islamic scholarly methodology (manhaj) in sourcing. The following hierarchy determines how we establish the authenticity and rulings for content on this site:
The Holy Quran
The primary and supreme source. Quranic duas are cited with Surah name and ayah number, and the Arabic text is checked against Quran.com and Tanzil.
Kutub al-Sittah (The Six Canonical Hadith Collections)
Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Sunan Abu Dawud, Jami’ al-Tirmidhi, Sunan al-Nasa’i, Sunan Ibn Majah — the primary references for all Prophetic supplications.
Supporting Hadith Collections
Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal, Muwatta Imam Malik, Sunan al-Darimi, and Sahih Ibn Khuzaymah are consulted for additional narrations and corroboration.
Named Hadith Gradings
We do not grade hadith ourselves. Each hadith is cited with its collection, number and grading as given on Sunnah.com, together with the named grader (for example Al-Albani or Darussalam).
Classical Fiqh Texts
Works from all four recognised Sunni schools (Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi’i, Hanbali) inform rulings on the conditions, times, and methods of supplications.
✦ Editorial Process
Content on DuaForAll is researched and written by the Dua For All team (Muhammad Iqbal). Every page follows these steps:
Research & Sourcing
We trace every supplication or ruling to its primary source in the Quran or the Hadith collections. Quranic Arabic is checked against Quran.com and Tanzil.
Hadith Citation
Each hadith is cited with its collection, number and grading (Sahih, Hasan, Da’if) as given on Sunnah.com, naming the grader — for example Al-Albani or Darussalam.
Arabic Verification
Arabic text of duas is checked for diacritics (tashkeel) and spelling. Transliterations are approximate — a reading aid, not a substitute for learning the Arabic.
Complex Fiqh Questions
Where rulings are involved, we summarise the main positions and note where the four madhabs differ. This is general guidance, not a fatwa: complex or personal fiqh questions should go to a qualified local scholar.
Publication & Dating
Content is published with a visible date and author byline. The date is updated whenever content is revised.
Ongoing Updates
Content is revisited when readers report errors or when we find stronger sources, and corrections are made promptly.
✦ Hadith Authenticity Grading System
We disclose the authenticity grade of each Hadith we cite, following classical Hadith terminology as used by the major Hadith scholars:
| Grade | Arabic Term | Meaning | Our Policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sahih | صَحِيح | Authentic — meets all criteria of reliability in chain and text | Published without qualification |
| Hasan | حَسَن | Good — reliable, but slightly below Sahih standard | Published, grading noted |
| Da’if | ضَعِيف | Weak — has a deficiency in chain or narrator reliability | Clearly labelled as Da’if; not presented as established Sunnah |
| Mawdu’ | مَوْضُوع | Fabricated — not narrated from the Prophet ﷺ | Not published as Islamic content; flagged if commonly misattributed |
✦ Trusted Reference Works & External Sources
In addition to primary Arabic texts, we consult and link to the following trusted scholarly platforms for verification and further reading:
✦ Editorial Team
✦ Our Madhab Policy
DuaForAll is committed to representing Sunni Islamic scholarship fairly across all four recognised legal schools (Madhabs): Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi’i, and Hanbali. We do not endorse one Madhab over another.
Where the four schools agree, we present a unified ruling. Where they differ — for example, on the recommended times for specific duas, the conditions of tahara (purity) for supplication, or the wording of particular adhkar — we note the primary positions and attribute them to their respective schools. Readers are always encouraged to follow the guidance of a qualified local scholar for their personal practice.
✦ Correction & Feedback Policy
We take accuracy seriously. If you believe any content on DuaForAll contains an error in Hadith citation, Arabic text, authenticity grading, or juristic ruling, we want to know.
- Contact us via the contact page with the specific page URL and the nature of the concern
- Provide the source reference (book, hadith number, or scholarly authority) supporting the correction if possible
- We check the concern against the cited sources and make any correction promptly
- Confirmed corrections are applied and the page’s updated date is changed