DuaForAll Editorial Standards
Our commitment to authentic, scholar-reviewed 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.
Scholarly Review
All fiqh-sensitive content is reviewed and approved by our Sharia Advisor, Sheikh Dr. Ahmad Farouk, before publication.
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 reviewed and updated when new scholarly consensus emerges, 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, cross-referenced with major tafsir works including Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari.
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.
Classical Hadith Grading Masters
Rulings by Imam al-Albani, Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani, Imam al-Nawawi, and Ibn al-Jawzi are consulted when assessing the grade (Sahih, Hasan, Da’if) of narrations.
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 Review Process
Every piece of content on DuaForAll follows a multi-stage editorial process before publication:
Research & Sourcing
The editorial team traces every supplication or ruling to its primary source in the Quran or Hadith collections. Arabic text is verified against authoritative printed editions.
Authenticity Assessment
The grade of each Hadith (Sahih, Hasan, Da’if, or Mawdu’) is established by referencing the ruling of at least two classical Hadith masters where possible.
Arabic Verification
Arabic text of all duas is checked for correct diacritics (tashkeel), proper orthography, and accurate romanisation (transliteration) using standard academic conventions.
Sharia Review by Sheikh Ahmad Farouk
All fiqh-sensitive articles are submitted to our Sharia Advisor for review. He assesses source accuracy, juristic correctness, and contextual integrity before approving publication.
Publication & Dating
Approved content is published with a visible publication date and author/reviewer byline. The date of last review is updated whenever content is revised.
Ongoing Review
Content is periodically re-reviewed — particularly when scholars issue updated rulings, when new scholarly consensus emerges, or when readers identify potential issues.
✦ 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 scholarly 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
- The editorial team will review the concern, consult Sheikh Ahmad Farouk if necessary, and respond within 7 working days
- Verified corrections are applied and the page is updated with a revision note and new review date