Ramadan is the most blessed month in Islam for several reasons. The most prominent reason is the first revelation of the Holy Quran to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on the Night of Qadr.
It was in the month of Ramadan that the Quran was revealed as guidance for mankind, clear messages giving guidance and distinguishing between right and wrong. —Surah al-Baqarah Verse 185
This is why Muslims fast during Ramadan and why mosques are filled with worshippers. Giving charity is another essential activity associated with this blessed month, as the rewards are multiplied.
We will also discuss the duas (prayers) for Ramadan that a Muslim should memorize before the month begins and when and where they should be recited.
Dua for Ramadan
In Islam, every month starts with the moon sighting. Therefore, the month of Ramadan starts with the moon sighting, and the gates of blessings are opened. Thousands of Muslims worldwide go to high places to see the Ramadan moon and recite a special publication while gazing at it.
Here is the list of Dua for Ramadan you should recite.
- Dua for seeing the Ramadan Moon
- Dua for Taraweeh
- Dua after Witr
- Dua for observing fast
- Dua for breaking fast
- Others
Dua for Ramadan Moon Sighting
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) recited this dua, seeing Ramadan crescent.
اللهم أهله علينا بالأمن والإيمان والسلامة والإسلام، ربي وربك الله، هلال رشد وخير
Englisht transliteration: Allahumma ahillahu ‘alaina bil-amni wal-iman, was-salamati wal-Islam, Rabbi wa Rabbuk-Allah, Hilalu rushdin wa khairin.
English translation: O Allah, let this moon appear to us with security and Iman, with safety and Islam. (O moon!) Your Rubb and mine is Allah. May this moon bring guidance and good.
Hadith: Bilal bin Yahya bin Talhah bin `Ubaidullah narrated : from his father, from his grandfather Talhah bin `Ubaidullah that when the Prophet (PBUH) would see a crescent moon, he would say: Allāhumma ahlilhu `alainā bil-yumni wal-Īmān, was-salāmati wal-Islām, rabbī wa rabbuk Allāh. — Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3451
Explanation: We should pray this dua at the beginning of the Holy month, Ramadan, or another month. The Holy Prophet (PBUH) used to pray this supplication when he saw the first month of the month.
In this dua for Ramadan, we ask Allah to guide us throughout the month, secure our religion, and allow us to do all good deeds.
Taraweeh Dua for Ramadan
We have checked several Hadiths and couldn’t find a dua associated with the Taraweeh Salah. However, the importance of Taraweeh can be calculated from this Hadith.
Hadith: Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, “He who observes optional prayer (Tarawih prayers) throughout Ramadan, out of sincerity of Faith and in the hope of earning reward, will have his past sins pardoned.” —Riyad as-Saliheen 1187
The dua after completing four rakats of Taraweeh prayer is practiced by millions of Muslims. Here is the supplication they use,
سُبْحَانَ ذِی الْمُلْکِ وَالْمَلَکُوْتِ ط سُبْحَانَ ذِی الْعِزَّةِ وَالْعَظَمَةِ وَالْهَيْبَةِ وَالْقُدْرَةِ وَالْکِبْرِيَآئِ وَالْجَبَرُوْتِ ط سُبْحَانَ الْمَلِکِ الْحَيِ الَّذِی لَا يَنَامُ وَلَا يَمُوْتُ سُبُّوحٌ قُدُّوْسٌ رَبُّنَا وَرَبُّ الْمَلَائِکَةِ وَالرُّوْحِ ط اَللّٰهُمَّ اَجِرْنَا مِنَ النَّارِ يَا مُجِيْرُ يَا مُجِيْرُ يَا مُجِيْر
English transliteration: Subhana Dhil-Mulki wal-Malakoot. Subhana Dhil-Izzati wal-Azhamati wal-Haybati wal-Qudrati wal-Kibriyai wal-Jabaroot. Subhanal-Malikil-Hayyil-Ladhi Laa Yanaamu wa Laa Yamoot. Subboohun Quddoosun Rabbuna wa Rabbul-Malaikati war-Rooh. Allahumma ajirna minan-naar, Ya Mujeer, Ya Mujeer, Ya Mujeer.
English translation: Glory be to the One who has all power and control. Glory be to the One who possesses honor, greatness, awe, power, majesty, and might. Glory be to the Eternal King who never sleeps and never dies. He is Perfect and Holy, our Lord and the Lord of the angels and the souls. O Allah, protect us from the fire (of Hell), O Protector, O Protector, O Protector.
Note: This Taraweeh dua for Ramadan is widely recited by Muslims around the world. We were unable to trace its origins in the Hadiths and the Holy Quran. Don’t forget to recite the dua to enter the Masjid during Ramadan.
Dua to recite after Witr Salah in Ramadan
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِرِضَاكَ مِنْ سَخَطِكَ وَبِمُعَافَاتِكَ مِنْ عُقُوبَتِكَ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْكَ لاَ أُحْصِي ثَنَاءً عَلَيْكَ أَنْتَ كَمَا أَثْنَيْتَ عَلَى نَفْسِكَ
English transliteration: Allahumma inni a’oodhu biridaka min sakhatika, wa bimu’afaatika min ‘uqoobatika, wa a’oodhu bika minka. La uhsi thana’an ‘alayk, anta kama athnayta ‘ala nafsik
English translation: O Allah, I seek refuge in Your pleasure from Your anger, and in Your forgiveness from Your punishment. I seek refuge in You from Yourself. I cannot fully praise You as You have praised Yourself.
Hadith: Abu Dawud said: It is reported that Ubayy (b. Ka’b) used to recite the supplication (in the Witr) in the second half of Ramadan. —Sunan Abi Dawud 1427
Dua for Observing Fast in Ramadan
وَبِصَوْمِ غَدٍ نَّوَيْتُ مِنْ شَهْرِ رَمَضَانَ
English transliteration: Wa bisawmi ghadinn nawaiytu min shahri Ramadan.
English translation: I intend to keep the fast for tomorrow in the month of Ramadan
Explanation: Multiple websites have mentioned this dua to be present in Suana Abi Dawud. However, we have checked the complete fasting section in Abi Dawud, and couldn’t find this supplication.
However, this supplication is widely practiced by Muslims because it validates your intentions to everyone in your home or mosque. You can also recite this dua in your heart.
Dua for Breaking fast
This is one of the most popular duas in Ramadan, and all adult Muslims have memorized it. If you want to read more, we have written a complete guide on dua for Breaking fast with references from Hadith and the Quran.
Here is the dua for breaking fast.
اللَّهُمَّ لَكَ صُمْتُ وَعَلَى رِزْقِكَ أَفْطَرْتُ
Transliteration: Allahumma inni laka sumtu wa ala rizq-ika-aftartu
Dua for breaking fast with English translation: O Allah! For You I have fasted and upon your provision, I have broken my fast.
Muslims widely use this dua to break their fast in Ramadan in every corner of the world, but you would be surprised to know that the Holy Prophet (PBUH) never recited this dua. The dua has been mentioned in the below mentioned Hadith and has been market as ‘Da’if’.
Narrated Mu’adh ibn Zuhrah: The Prophet of Allah (PBUH) used to say when he broke his fast: O Allah, for Thee I have fasted, and with Thy provision I have broken my fast. (Grade: Da’if) —Sunan Abi Dawud 2358
Every Muslim should breakfast by saying Bismillah and then have something to eat and drink. (Eating fresh dates for Iftar is Sunnah). After eating and drinking, they should recite this dua.
ذَهَبَ الظَّمَأُ وَابْتَلَّتِ الْعُرُوقُ وَثَبَتَ الأَجْرُ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ
English transliteration: Dhahaba adh-dhama’u wabtallatil-urooq wa thabatal-ajru in sha’ Allah.
English translation: Thirst has gone, the arteries are moist, and the reward is sure, if Allah wills.
Hadith: Marwan ibn Salim al-Muqaffa’ said: I saw Ibn Umar holding his beard with his hand and cutting what exceeded the handful of it. He (Ibn Umar) said that the Prophet (PBUH) said when he broke his fast: Thirst has gone, the arteries are moist, and the reward is sure, if Allah wills. —Sunan Abi Dawud 2357
Explanation: We have searched several Hadiths for the dua for breaking fast and found this supplication. Keep in mind that the Holy Prophet (PBUH) made this supplication after breaking fast and not at the time of breaking fast.
We should break our fast with Allah’s name, ‘Bismillah,‘ and try to recite the dua for eating food. Here is a detailed guide on the meaning and benefits of Zahabaz Zamau Wabtallatil.
When you are invited for Iftar in Ramadan
فْطَرَ عِنْدَكُمُ الصَّائِمُونَ وَأَكَلَ طَعَامَكُمُ الأَبْرَارُ وَصَلَّتْ عَلَيْكُمُ الْمَلاَئِكَةُ
English transliteration: Aftara ‘indakumus-saimun, wa akala ta’amakumul-abrar, wa sallat ‘alaikumul- mala’ikah
English translation: May fasting people break their fast with you, may the righteous eat your food, and may the angels send blessing upon you
Hadith: It was narrated that ‘Abdullah bin Zubair said: “The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) broke his fast with Sa’d bin Mu’adh and said: ‘Aftara ‘indakumus-saimun, wa akala ta’amakumul-abrar, wa sallat ‘alaikumul- mala’ikah. —Sunan Ibn Majah 1747
Explanation: The Holy Prophet recited this supplication to bless the one he was breaking fast with. This is the best dau you can give to the host who invited you to break fast together in Ramadan. You thank your host for inviting you to Iftar by saying Jazakallah Kharian or Shukran.
Avoid Fights during Ramadan and Fasting
We know how it feels to have an empty stomach and thirsty throat. Due to this, many Muslims are in a bad mood and often fight with their brother Muslims over small issues. However, one should remember that the fast he has observed is to invoke Allah’s blessings, and fidgeting while fasting will reduce the rewards.
Therefore a Muslim must avoid fights and qureels and stay humble during Ramadan. Here is a dua to stay humble when fasting.
إني صائمٌ ، إني صائمٌ
English transliteration: Innī ṣā’im, Innī ṣā’im.
English translation: I am fasting, I am fasting.
Hadith: When insulted while fasting, say “Innī ṣā’im, innī ṣā’im. —Hisn al-Muslim 186
Dua for Laylatul Qadr
The night of Qadr is the most blessed night of the year. Muslims from around the world spend their time praying to Allah and ask his forgiveness and blessings. Here is the best dua you should recite on the night of Qadr.
اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ كَرِيمٌ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي
English transliteration: Allāhumma innaka `Afuwwun [Karīmun], tuḥibbul-`afwa fa`fu `annī.
English translation: O Allah, indeed You are Pardoning, [Generous,] You love pardon, so pardon me.
Hadith: Aishah narrated: “I said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, what is your view if I know when the Night of Al-Qadr is, then what should I say in it?” He said: ‘Say: “O Allah, indeed You are Pardoning, [Generous,] You love pardon, so pardon me. —Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3513
Explanation: The Holy Prophet (PBUH) asked for Allah’s forgiveness on the night of Qadr. We should follow the Prophet and ask for Allah’s mercy. However, you can also ask Allah for blessings on the same night. Since we don’t know the exact date of Laylatul Qadr, we should recite this dua every night for the last ten days of Ramadan.
Wrap Up
So far, we have discussed the best duas (supplications) for Ramadan that you can memorize and recite to gain Allah’s mercy and blessings. We have also provided the English transliteration of each dua so that Muslims who cannot read Arabic can still benefit.
Every dua mentioned in this blog is supported by Hadith, and nothing has been added without authentic sources. We hope you find this guide useful and that it benefits you. Inshallah, we will update this guide with more Ramadan supplications if there are any.
FAQs
What is the best dua for Ramadan?
We can not shorlist one best dua for Ramadan. Ramadan is a month of blessings which you can benefit from by keeping fast, praying salah, giving charity and reciting these daus.
What other duas can I recite in Ramadan?
You can recite Dua for forgiveness, Dua for parents, Dua for anxiety and stress. There are several other supplications which should be made in Ramada.
Dua for the first 10 days of Ramadan?
يَا حَيُّ يَا قَيُّومُ بِرَحْمَتِكَ أَسْتَغيثُ
English transliteration: Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum bi rehmatika astaghees
English translation: Oh Everliving, The Everlasting, I seek Your help through Your mercy.
Dua for the last 10 days of Ramadan?
اَللَّهُمَّ أَجِرْنِي مِنَ النَّارِ
English transliteration: Allahumma Ajirni minan naar
English translation: O Allah, save me from the fire (Jahannam)
What other duas you should know?
Here is a list of powerful Islamic duas you should know.
