Yes, it is permissible to make du’aa’ in a language other than Arabic, if one does not speak it. But the Muslim has to learn enough Arabic to do the acts of worship properly. And Allaah knows best.
Making du’aa’ in prayer in a language other than Arabic
Question: 4337
If I don't speak Arabic and I want to make Du'aa while I am in prayers. For example, in Tahajud while the prostration is long Can I make Du'aa in my language until I learn Arabic.
Answer
Praise be to Allah, and blessings and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah.
Source:
Shaykh ‘Abd al-Kareem al-Khudayr
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