Ramadan is a time to increase in worship, whether through additional sunnah and nafl prayers or through giving more to those in need. Reciting and memorising a few du'as is another accessible way to stay connected to Allah (SWT) continuously throughout the month.
What Dua Should Be Recited for Suhoor?
Suhoor is the pre-dawn meal after which the day's fast begins, and it is accompanied by a short intention.
- Arabic: بِصَوْمِ غَدٍ نَوَيْتُ مِنْ شَهْرِ رَمَضَانَ
- Transliteration: Bisawmi ghadin nawaytu min shari Ramadhaan
- Meaning: "I intend to keep the fast tomorrow in the month of Ramadan"
What Dua Is Recited When Breaking the Fast?
At iftar, the fast is broken with a dua expressing trust in Allah for the day's sustenance.
- Arabic: اَللّٰهُمَّ اِنِّيْ لَكَ صُمْتُ وَبِكَ اٰمَنْتُ وَعَلَيْكَ تَوَكَّلْتُ وَعَلٰي رِزْقِكَ اَفْطَرْتُ
- Transliteration: Allahumma inni laka sumtu, wa bika aamantu, wa 'alayka tawakkaltu, wa Ala rizqika aftartu
- Meaning: "Oh Allah! I fasted for You and I believe in You and I put my trust in You and I break my fast with Your sustenance"
Is There a Dua for a Righteous Family?
- Arabic: رَبَّنَا هَبْ لَنَا مِنْ أَزْوَٰجِنَا وَذُرِّيَّٰتِنَا قُرَّةَ أَعْيُنٍ وَٱجْعَلْنَا لِلْمُتَّقِينَ إِمَامًا
- Transliteration: Rabbana hab lana min azwaajina wa dhur-ri yaatina qur-rata 'aa yunin waj 'al naa lil mutaqeena i-maa maa
- Meaning: "O Allah! Grant unto us wives and offspring who will be the comfort of our eyes, and give us (the grace) to lead the righteous"
What Dua Can Be Said for One's Parents?
- Arabic: رَّبِّ ٱرْحَمْهُمَا كَمَا رَبَّيَانِى صَغِيرًا
- Transliteration: Rabbir hamhuma kama Rabbayani Sagheera
- Meaning: "My Lord, have mercy upon them (parents) as they brought me up [when I was] small"
What Dua Seeks Forgiveness on Laylatul Qadr?
Laylatul Qadr, the Night of Power, is a night on which forgiveness is sought in particular.
- Arabic: اَللّٰهُمَّ اِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ ، تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِيْ
- Transliteration: Allahumma innaka afuwwun tuhibbul 'afwa fa'fu anni
- Meaning: "O Allah, You are the One who pardons greatly, and loves to pardon, so pardon me."
What Is the Dua of Prophet Yunus (AS)?
This dua comes from the Qur'anic account of Prophet Yunus (AS), acknowledging Allah's supremacy.
- Arabic: لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ سُبْحَانَكَ إِنِّي كُنْتُ مِنَ الظَّالِمِيْنَ
- Transliteration: La ilaha illa anta subhanaka inni kuntu mina-dhalimin
- Meaning: "There is no deity except You, exalted are You. Indeed, I have been of the wrongdoers."
Is There a Dua for the Whole Ummah?
- Arabic: اَللهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِيْ وَلِلْمُؤْمِنِيْنَ وَالْمُؤْمِنَاتِ وَالْمُسْلِمِيْنَ وَالْمُسْلِمَاتِ
- Transliteration: Allahum-Maghfirlee walil mu'mineena wal-mu'minat wal muslimeena wal muslimat
- Meaning: "O Allah! I ask for your forgiveness and for the forgiveness of believing men and women and the Muslim men and women"
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Suhoor, and why is there a dua for it?
Suhoor is the meal taken before dawn, marking the start of the fasting day, and the dua sets the intention (niyyah) to fast that day.
Why is there a specific dua for breaking the fast?
The iftar dua expresses that the fast was kept for Allah's sake and that the meal breaking it comes from His provision.
What is Laylatul Qadr, and why does its dua focus on forgiveness?
Laylatul Qadr is the Night of Power that falls within Ramadan, and the dua associated with it asks Allah (described as loving to pardon) for forgiveness.
