I know the title sounds like clickbait, but it is truly not. Our Prophet (ﷺ) not only showed us the way to pray but also gave us guidelines for how to get our prayers accepted.
In this article, we are going to cover a complete Ramadan dua list. However, we must remember that, other than the duas that are specific for Ramadan or fasting, there are also duas that we must always do.
And we should also remember that duas are often something very personal. Making supplications to Allah is something only between you and your creator. So it does not always have to be memorized duas. Ask for what you need in the language you feel comfortable with. Tell Allah what you need. And always believe that whatever Allah does is best for you.
Traditional “Ashra” Duas: Recitals for the Three Stages of Ramadan
A common feature of many Ramadan Dua Lists is the categorization of the month into three sets of 10 days, known as “Ashras.” According to scholarly tradition, each stage of the month carries a specific theme of blessing based on the virtues mentioned in classical narrations.
The following hadith proves it –
Narrated from Salmaan al-Faarisi (رحمه الله) in which he is reported to have said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) addressed us on the last day of Sha’baan and said:
It is a month whose beginning is mercy, its middle is forgiveness, and its end is ransom from the Fire…
Sahih Ibn Khuzaimah: Hadith No. 1887.
This is not the purest of the hadith. But as it is not related to aqeedah, there is no problem in following it. Scholars do encourage to follow it and it also comes up in many charts.
- The First 10 Days: Mercy (Rahmah)
The first stage is a means of seeking Allah’s vast mercy. Dua for first 10 days of ramadan is –
- Arabic: اَللّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ وَارْحَمْ وَأَنتَ خَيْرُ الرَّاحِمِينَ
- Transliteration: Allahummagh-fir war-ham wa Anta Khayr-ur-Rahimeen
- English: My Lord! Forgive and have mercy, for You are the best of those who show mercy.
- Source: Derived from Surah Al-Mu’minun (23:118); recommended by scholars to align with the Rahmah (Mercy) phase mentioned in Shu’ab al-Iman.
- The Second 10 Days: Forgiveness (Maghfirah)
The middle stage focuses on seeking pardon for our shortcomings.
- Arabic: اَستَغفِرُ اللهَ رَبِّي مِن كُلِّ ذَنبٍ وَّ اَتُوبُ اِلَيه
- Transliteration: Astaghfirullaha Rabbi min kulli dhanbin wa atubu ilayh
- English: I seek forgiveness from Allah, my Lord, for every sin, and I turn in repentance to Him.
- Source: General Prophetic practice of Istighfar (seeking forgiveness) as emphasized in Sahih Muslim and classical commentaries on the middle 10 days of Ramadan.
- The Final 10 Days: Freedom from Fire (Itqum-minan-Naar)
The final stage is the peak of the month, focused on protection from the afterlife’s punishment.
- Arabic: اَللّهُمَّ أَجِرْنِي مِنَ النَّارِ
- Transliteration: Allahumma ajirni minan-naar
- English: O Allah, protect me from the Fire.
- Source: Based on the Hadith in Sunan al-Tirmidhi regarding seeking protection from the Fire three times, specifically relevant to the “Freedom from Fire” virtue described in the Salman al-Farsi narration.
Dua Related to Fasting
These supplications are the core of the daily fasting experience, marking the beginning and end of the fast, as well as preserving its spiritual reward throughout the day.
1. Intention for Fasting (Suhoor)
The intention is made in the heart, but many traditionally recite:
- Arabic: وَبِصَوْمِ غَدٍ نَّوَيْتُ مِنْ شَهْرِ رَمَضَانَ
- Transliteration: Wa bi-sawmi ghadinn nawaytu min shahri ramadan.
- English: I intend to fast tomorrow in the month of Ramadan.
2. Duas for Breaking Fast (Iftar)
Dua when breaking fast:
- Arabic: اللَّهُمَّ اِنِّى لَكَ صُمْتُ وَبِكَ امنْتُ وَعَليْكَ تَوَكّلتُ وَ عَلى رِزْقِكَ اَفْطَرْتُ
- Transliteration: Allahumma inni laka sumtu wa bika aamantu wa alayka tawakkaltu wa ala rizq-ika-aftartu
- English: O 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.
- Source: Sunan Abi Dawud (2357)
Dua after breaking fast:
- Arabic: ذَهَبَ الظَّمَأُ وَابْتَلَّتِ الْعُرُوقُ وَثَبَتَ الأَجْرُ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ
- Transliteration: Dhahabaz Zama’u wab tal latil uruqoo wa thabbatal ajru inshaAllah
- English: Thirst has gone, the arteries are moist, and the reward is sure, if Allah wills.
Dua when breaking fast with a group:
- Arabic: أَفْطَرَ عِنْدَكُمُ الصَّائِمُونَ ، وَأَكَلَ طَعَامَكُمُ الأَبْرَارُ، وَصَلَّتْ عَلَيْكُمُ الْمَلَائِكَةُ
- Transliteration: aftara indakum as-saa’imoon, wa akala ta’aamakum al-abraar, wa sallat alaikum al-malaa’ikah
- English: May the fasting people break fast at your place, and may the pious eat from your food, and may the angels pray for you.
- Source: Ibn Majah
3. When Someone Provokes You While Fasting
A protective response to maintain the spiritual integrity and reward of the fast.
- Arabic: إِنِّي صَائِمٌ ، إِنِّي صَائِمٌ
- Transliteration: Inni sa’im, inni sa’im.
- English: I am fasting, I am fasting.
- Source: Sahih Bukhari (1894) & Sahih Muslim (1151)
4. Dua for Suhoor
Dua before Suhoor:
- Arabic: اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَنَا فِيهِ وَأَطْعِمْنَا خَيْراً مِنْهُ
- Transliteration: Allaahumma baarik lanaa feehi wa ‘at’imnaa khayran minhu
- English: O Allah, bless us in it and provide us with better than it.
Dua after Suhoor (Intention):
- Arabic: وَبِصَوْمِ غَدٍ نَّوَيْتُ مِنْ شَهْرِ رَمَضَانَ
- Transliteration: Wabi saumi gadin nawaitu min shahri ramadan
- English: I intend to keep the fast of tomorrow in the month of Ramadan.
6. Dua of Taraweeh
This tasbeeh is traditionally recited during the intervals of the Taraweeh prayer:
- Arabic: سُبْحَانَ ذِي الْمُلْكِ وَالْمَلَاكُوتِ سُبْحَانَ ذِي الْعِزَّةِ وَالْجَبَرُوتِ وَالْكِبْرِيَاءِ وَالْعَظَمَةِ، وَالْحَيَاةِ الَّتِي لَا يَنَامُ وَلَا يَمُوتُ، سُبُّوحٌ قُدُّوسٌ رَبُّنَا وَرَبُّ الْمَلَائِكَةِ وَالرُّوحِ
- Transliteration: Subhana zil mulki wal malakooti subhana zil izzati wal jabaroot wal kibriyaai wal azamati wal hayati allati la yanamu wala yamoot. Subboohun qud’doosur-rabuna warabbul malaa’ikati warruh.
- English: Glory be to Allah, the Possessor of might, dominion, magnificence, and the manifest dominion. He is the Owner of the kingdom of the earth and the heavens. He is free from any imperfection, and none is worthy of worship except Him. He is the Lord of the angels and the Spirit.
Duas for Laylatul Qadr (The Night of Power)
Laylatul Qadr is the most significant night of Ramadan, falling within the last ten nights. It is a time for intense worship and supplication.
1. The Primary Dua for Laylatul Qadr
When Aisha (RA) asked the Prophet (PBUH) what she should say if she knew which night was Laylatul Qadr, he taught her this supplication:
- Arabic: اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي
- Transliteration: Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibbul ‘afwa fa’fu ‘anni
- English: O Allah, You are Forgiving and love forgiveness, so forgive me.
- Source: Jami` at-Tirmidhi (3513)
2. Hadith on Seeking the Night
The Prophet (PBUH) encouraged Muslims to search for this night and explained its immense reward:
“Search for Laylatul Qadr in the odd nights of the last ten days of Ramadan.”
3. Additional Recommended Supplications
During these nights, it is also recommended to recite comprehensive Quranic Duas (Rabbana Duas), such as:
- Arabic: رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ
- Transliteration: Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil-akhirati hasanatan wa qina ‘adhaban-nar
- English: Our Lord, give us in this world [that which is] good and in the Hereafter [that which is] good and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.
- Source: Surah Al-Baqarah (2:201)
Regular Adhkar in the time of Ramadan
Our lord is the same whole year. But in Ramadan, supplications do get additional weight.
Muslims should recite regular adhkar all year round. This is a list of duas that we can recite every day. These are divided into four groups –
- Adhkar after each mandatory (fard) prayer (salat)
- Morning adhkars
- Evening adhkars
- Adhkar that we can do at any time of the day
Now you might think, why are there so many?
First of all, these are not something you have to do. But almost every practicing muslim will do this if they understand the value of it. These adhkars guarantee our Imaan in this time of trials and tribulations of Dajjal. They will guarantee our mental and physical well-being and also keep us away from harm.
I will not explain all of those here. Because the article will get very long. However, you can download them from online credible sources. Books are also available that explain these duas and how to make dua in Ramadan.
However, the best way to learn about them would be to visit your local mosque and ask the imam or anyone who studies Islam from a spiritual level, so that you can find these four groups of adhkar. They will happily show you.
Comprehensive Supplications for Spiritual Growth
These are highly beneficial to know when considering what duas recite in ramadan during the fasting hours and the blessed nights to maximize your spiritual reward.
1. Dua for Renewal of Faith
Faith can wear out like a garment. This Dua is used to ask for a “spiritual reset.”
- Arabic: اللَّهُمَّ جَدِّدِ الإِيمَانَ فِي قُلُوبِنَا
- Transliteration: Allahumma jaddidil-imana fi qulubina
- English: O Allah, renew faith in our hearts.
- Source: Al-Mu’jam al-Kabīr lil-Ṭabarānī (14668)
2. Dua for Consistency and Excellence in Worship
This is one of the most powerful Duas to ensure your Ramadan efforts remain consistent and are performed with the best quality.
- Arabic: اللَّهُمَّ أَعِنِّي عَلَى ذِكْرِكَ، وَشُكْرِكَ، وَحُسْنِ عِبَادَتِكَ
- Transliteration: Allahumma a’inni ala dhikrika, wa shukrika, wa husni ‘ibadatika
- English: O Allah, help me remember You, to be grateful to You, and to worship You in an excellent manner.
- Source: Sunan Abi Dawud (1522)
3. Dua for Parents (Mercy and Forgiveness)
Ramadan is a prime time for the acceptance of Duas for loved ones, especially parents.
- Arabic: رَّبِّ ارْحَمْهُمَا كَمَا رَبَّيَانِي صَغِيرًا
- Transliteration: Rabbi irhamhuma kama rabbayani sagheera
- English: My Lord, have mercy upon them as they brought me up when I was small.
- Source: Surah Al-Isra (17:24)
4. Dua for Protection from the Trial of Dajjal
This is a comprehensive prayer seeking refuge from the greatest tribulations, traditionally recited during the final sitting (Tashahhud) of prayer.
- Arabic: اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْمَسِيحِ الدَّجَّالِ
- Transliteration: Allahumma inni a’udhu bika min fitnatil-masihid-dajjal
- English: O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the trial of the False Messiah.
- Source: Sahih al-Bukhari (1377)
5. Dua for Steadfastness (The Turner of Hearts)
During Ramadan, when we strive to change our habits, this Dua is essential to keep the heart firm on the right path.
- Arabic: يَا مُقَلِّبَ الْقُلُوبِ ثَبِّتْ قَلْبِي عَلَى دِينِكَ
- Transliteration: Ya Muqallib al-Qulub, thabbit qalbi ‘ala deenik
- English: O Turner of hearts, make my heart firm upon Your religion.
- Source: Jami` at-Tirmidhi (2140)
6. Dua for Sighting the Crescent Moon
A beautiful prayer to welcome the new month with hope and faith.
- Arabic: اللَّهُمَّ أَهْلِلْهُ عَلَيْنَا بِالْيُمْنِ وَالإِيمَانِ وَالسَّلاَمَةِ وَالإِسْلاَمِ رَبِّي وَرَبُّكَ اللَّهُ
- Transliteration: Allahumma ahlilhu `alainā bil-yumni wal-iman, was-salamati wal-Islam, rabbi wa rabbuk Allah
- English: O Allah, bring it over us with blessing and faith, and security and Islam. My Lord and your Lord is Allah.
- Source: Jami` at-Tirmidhi (3451)
7. Dua When Paying Zakat
To ensure the charity is accepted as a spiritual gain.
- Arabic: اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْهَا مَغْنَمًا وَلاَ تَجْعَلْهَا مَغْرَمًا
- Transliteration: Allahummaj-‘alha maghnaman wa la taj-‘alha maghrama
- English: O Allah, make it a gain and do not make it a loss!
- Source: Sunan Ibn Majah (1797)
8. Dua for Protection from Hellfire
A simple but vital prayer emphasized during the last ten nights.
- Arabic: اللَّهُمَّ أَجِرْنِي مِنَ النَّارِ
- Transliteration: Allahumma Ajirni minan naar
- English: O Allah, save me from the Hellfire.
- Source: Sunan Abi Dawud (5079)
Supplications for the Global Ummah
Ramadan is a time of heightened spiritual awareness where the Prophet PBUH emphasized the unity of the Muslim community. Beyond individual needs, it is essential to remember the collective struggles of the Ummah. Believers should earnestly ask Allah for the relief of those suffering under occupation and injustice, specifically focusing on the safety and protection of the men, women, and children of Palestine. This includes praying for patience for those who have lost loved ones and homes, and asking for the end of oppression and the restoration of justice.
Furthermore, one should pray for the victory and honor of the Deen, asking Allah to unite the hearts of the Ummah upon truth and make Islam a source of peace and security for all humanity. This empowerment allows the community to lead with wisdom and compassion, as it is a duty to aid and support the believers. In an era of rapid information exchange and media halos that often obscure the truth, it is also vital to seek divine discernment. One should ask Allah for protection against being swayed by false narratives or propaganda, praying to see the truth clearly and to be shielded from the confusion caused by misinformation.
Note: The best time to ask for these is during the last third of the night, while fasting, and just before breaking the fast.
How to Get Your Dua Answered
First, you must understand that Allah loves you. Allah loves you more than your parents or your spouse. And Allah is the best of planners and the best of givers. So, whatever Allah does is the best for us.
This is the foundation of getting your dua answered. Now lets see some conditions that are to be met to get your dua answered.
Believe that the dua will be answered
Yes, if you think that there is a chance that the dua might not be answered, you are doubting Allah. Allah knows what is best for you, and you must be happy with what he gives you. And you will soon realize that he has given you more than you asked.
Be Patient
You can rush to have the answer. You must be patient. It might be answered soon, i might take some time. But it is sure to be answered. So be patient.
Be Mannered
Practicing deen is the manner that gets your supplications answered.
Praise Allah and Send Salawat
Start and end your dua praising Allah and sending salawat to our Prophet (ﷺ). This secures the dua.
Sincere Tawbah
Make sincere Tawbah. And return to the right path.
Conclusion
Using a structured Ramadan dua list is a powerful way to ensure your worship remains consistent and purposeful throughout the month. By following the Prophetic etiquette of supplication, starting with praise, facing the Qiblah, and asking with certainty, you align yourself with the best chances of acceptance.
Whether you are seeking mercy in the first ten days, forgiveness in the middle, or protection from the Fire in the final nights, remember that the most beloved deeds to Allah are those done consistently. Balance your personal needs with prayers for your parents and the global Ummah to make your Ramadan holistically productive. May Allah accept your fasting and answer every sincere word spoken in His remembrance.