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Ramadan Duas

Supplications for Sehri, Iftar, Laylatul Qadr, and the blessed nights of Ramadan. All sourced from the Quran and authentic Hadith.

“And when My servants ask you about Me — I am near. I respond to the call of the caller when he calls upon Me.” (Quran 2:186)

Dua for Sehri (Intention for Fasting)

Said before Fajr during Sehri (pre-dawn meal)

وَبِصَوْمِ غَدٍ نَّوَيْتُ مِنْ شَهْرِ رَمَضَانَ

Transliteration

Wa bisawmi ghadin nawaytu min shahri Ramadan

Translation

I intend to keep the fast for tomorrow in the month of Ramadan.

Source: This is a common intention formula used by many Muslims. Note: Some scholars hold that a verbal intention is not required — the niyyah (intention) in the heart suffices. The Prophet ﷺ said: "Actions are judged by intentions" (Sahih Bukhari 1).

Dua for Breaking the Fast (Iftar)

Said at the time of breaking the fast at Maghrib

ذَهَبَ الظَّمَأُ وَابْتَلَّتِ الْعُرُوقُ وَثَبَتَ الْأَجْرُ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ

Transliteration

Dhahaba al-zama'u wa'btallat al-'urooqu wa thabata al-ajru in sha Allah

Translation

The thirst has gone, the veins are moistened, and the reward is confirmed, if Allah wills.

Source: Sunan Abu Dawud 2357, graded Hasan by Al-Albani.

Note: The Prophet ﷺ used to say this when he broke his fast. The dua of a fasting person at the time of breaking the fast is not rejected (Sunan Ibn Majah 1753).

Dua for Laylatul Qadr

Recited during the last ten nights of Ramadan, especially on odd nights (21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, 29th) when Laylatul Qadr is sought

اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي

Transliteration

Allahumma innaka 'afuwwun tuhibbul-'afwa fa'fu 'anni

Translation

O Allah, You are the Pardoner, You love to pardon, so pardon me.

Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhi 3513, graded Sahih. Narrated by Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) who asked the Prophet ﷺ: "O Messenger of Allah, if I know which night is Laylatul Qadr, what should I say?" He replied with this dua.

Note: Laylatul Qadr is better than a thousand months (Quran 97:3). Whoever stands in prayer on this night out of faith and seeking reward will have their previous sins forgiven (Sahih Bukhari 1901).

What to Say When Provoked While Fasting

Said when someone argues with you, insults you, or tries to provoke you while you are fasting

إِنِّي صَائِمٌ، إِنِّي صَائِمٌ

Transliteration

Inni sa'im, inni sa'im

Translation

I am fasting, I am fasting.

Source: Sahih Bukhari 1904, Sahih Muslim 1151. The Prophet ﷺ said: "Fasting is a shield. When any one of you is fasting, let him not use obscene language or act in an ignorant manner. If someone fights him or insults him, let him say: I am fasting, I am fasting."

Note: Fasting is not merely abstaining from food and drink — it is training in self-control and patience. This response protects the spiritual reward of the fast.

Dua for Remembrance, Gratitude, and Good Worship

Recommended during the last ten nights of Ramadan and after every prayer

اللَّهُمَّ أَعِنِّي عَلَى ذِكْرِكَ وَشُكْرِكَ وَحُسْنِ عِبَادَتِكَ

Transliteration

Allahumma a'inni 'ala dhikrika wa shukrika wa husni 'ibadatik

Translation

O Allah, help me to remember You, to be grateful to You, and to worship You well.

Source: Sunan Abu Dawud 1522, graded Sahih. The Prophet ﷺ took the hand of Mu'adh ibn Jabal and said: "O Mu'adh, by Allah I love you." Then he advised him: "Do not forget to say after every prayer: Allahumma a'inni 'ala dhikrika wa shukrika wa husni 'ibadatik."

Note: This comprehensive dua covers the three pillars of worship: remembering Allah, being grateful to Him, and performing acts of worship with excellence (ihsan).

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Etiquette of making dua in Ramadan

Begin with praise and salawat. The Prophet ﷺ said: “When any one of you makes dua, let him start by glorifying his Lord and praising Him, then let him send blessings upon the Prophet ﷺ, then let him pray for whatever he wants.” (Tirmidhi 3477)

The fasting person's dua is accepted. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Three supplications are not rejected: the supplication of a fasting person, the supplication of a just ruler, and the supplication of the oppressed.” (Tirmidhi 3598)

Seek Laylatul Qadr in the last ten nights. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Seek Laylatul Qadr in the odd nights of the last ten days of Ramadan.” (Sahih Bukhari 2017)

Make dua at Iftar time. The moment before breaking your fast is one of the times when dua is most readily accepted. Ask with sincerity and certainty.

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