dua to enter paradise through whichever gate you want
Recite this dua right after finishing wudu to seek forgiveness and ask to be among the righteous servants.
أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ
Ashhadu an lā ilāha illā Allāhu waḥdahu lā sharīka lahu, wa ashhadu anna Muḥammadan ‘abduhu wa rasūluhu.
I bear witness that there is no deity except Allah alone, He has no partner. And I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger.
Dua for Paradise after wudu
Recite this dua after wudu to seek the opening of Paradise’s gates and to be made among Allah’s purified servants.
اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْنِي مِنَ التَّوَّابِينَ وَاجْعَلْنِي مِنَ الْمُتَطَهِّرِينَ
Allahummajalni minat tawwabin, waj'alni minal mutatahhirin
O Allah! Make me among the repentant, and make me among those who purify themselves
Dua asking for perfect light on the Day of Judgment
This dua, though general, can be recited after wudu to ask Allah for light on the Day of Judgment as washing increases one's radiance.
رَبَّنَا أَتْمِمْ لَنَا نُورَنَا وَاغْفِرْ لَنَا إِنَّكَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
Rabbana atmim lanā nūranā waghfir lanā innaka ‘alā kulli shay’in qadīr.
Our Lord, perfect for us our light and forgive us. Indeed, You are over all things competent.
Dua affirming Allah’s perfection after wudu
A concise dhikr praising Allah’s perfection, which may be recited after wudu to glorify Him.
سُبْحَانَكَ اللَّهُمَّ وَبِحَمْدِكَ، أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ، أَسْتَغْفِرُكَ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْكَ.
Subḥānaka Allāhumma wa biḥamdik, ashhadu an lā ilāha illā ant, astaghfiruka wa atūbu ilayk.
Glory is to You, O Allah, and praise; I bear witness there is no deity but You. I seek Your forgiveness and turn to You in repentance.
