🌙 Blessed Month of Ramadan
Ramadan is the most sacred month in Islam, a time of fasting, prayer, reflection, and spiritual growth. These authentic duas have been part of Muslim tradition for over 1400 years, helping believers connect with Allah during this blessed month. From the pre-dawn sehri to the sunset iftar, every moment of Ramadan is sanctified with beautiful supplications.
Iftar Duas - Breaking Fast Prayers
Main Iftar Dua (Dua for Breaking Fast)
The most authentic prayer when opening fast at sunset
اللَّهُمَّ لَكَ صُمْتُ وَعَلَى رِزْقِكَ أَفْطَرْتُ
Allahumma laka sumtu wa 'ala rizqika aftartu
"O Allah, for You I have fasted and with Your provision I have broken my fast."
Reference: Abu Dawud - The primary dua for breaking fast (iftar)
Comprehensive Iftar Dua
Extended prayer for iftar in Ramadan
ذَهَبَ الظَّمَأُ وَابْتَلَّتِ الْعُرُوقُ وَثَبَتَ الْأَجْرُ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ
Dhahaba az-zama'u wa'btallatil 'urooqu wa thabatal ajru in sha Allah
"The thirst is gone, the veins are moistened, and the reward is established, if Allah wills."
When to recite: After taking the first sip of water or bite of food at iftar
🌅 Perfect Iftar Timing
- Break fast exactly at Maghrib time
- Start with dates and water following Sunnah
- Recite iftar dua before eating
- Make personal duas before breaking fast
🤲 Iftar Dua Benefits
- Completion of daily fast with gratitude
- Recognition of Allah's provision
- Spiritual conclusion to day's worship
- Following prophetic tradition
Sehri/Suhoor Duas - Pre-Dawn Meal Prayers
Dua for Sehri/Suhoor
Prayer before beginning the fast at dawn
وَبِصَوْمِ غَدٍ نَّوَيْتُ مِنْ شَهْرِ رَمَضَانَ
Wa bisawmi ghadin naweetu min shahri ramadan
"I intend to keep the fast for tomorrow in the month of Ramadan."
When to recite: After completing sehri/suhoor meal, before Fajr
Dua for Beginning Fast (Niyyah)
Intention prayer for starting daily fast
نَوَيْتُ أَنْ أَصُومَ لِلَّهِ تَعَالَى مِنَ الْفَجْرِ إِلَى الْمَغْرِبِ خَالِصًا لِلَّهِ تَعَالَى
Naweetu an asooma lillahi ta'ala min al-fajri ila'l-maghribi khalisan lillahi ta'ala
"I intend to fast for Allah from dawn to sunset, sincerely for Allah the Most High."
Note: Intention (niyyah) can be made in heart, verbal recitation is recommended
⏰ Sehri/Suhoor Timing Guidelines
Start Sehri
2-3 hours before Fajr
Finish Eating
10-15 minutes before Fajr
Make Niyyah
After completing meal
Stop Everything
Exactly at Fajr time
Breaking Fast - Complete Iftar Guide
Dua Before Breaking Fast
Special supplication in the moments before iftar
اللَّهُمَّ بَلِّغْنَا رَمَضَانَ الْقَادِمَ وَتَقَبَّلْ مِنَّا صِيَامَنَا
Allahumma ballighna ramadana al-qadim wa taqabbal minna siyamana
"O Allah, let us reach the next Ramadan and accept our fasting from us."
Best time: In the last few minutes before Maghrib, time of accepted duas
🌟 Sunnah Method of Breaking Fast
- Wait for Maghrib: Break fast exactly at sunset time
- Start with Dates: Eat fresh or dried dates (odd number preferred)
- Drink Water: Take a few sips of water
- Recite Dua: Say the iftar dua with sincerity
- Pray Maghrib: Perform prayer before main meal
- Main Meal: Eat moderately and with gratitude
General Fasting Duas - Beyond Ramadan
Dua for Fasting (Not in Ramadan)
For voluntary fasts and other fasting days
اللَّهُمَّ أَعِنِّي عَلَى صِيَامِي وَقِيَامِي وَتَقَبَّلْ مِنِّي
Allahumma a'inni 'ala siyami wa qiyami wa taqabbal minni
"O Allah, help me in my fasting and standing (in prayer), and accept it from me."
Usage: For Monday/Thursday fasts, Day of Arafah, Ashura, and other voluntary fasts
📅 Recommended Voluntary Fasts
- Mondays & Thursdays: Weekly sunnah fasts
- 13th, 14th, 15th: White days of each month
- Day of Arafah: 9th Dhul Hijjah (for non-pilgrims)
- Day of Ashura: 10th Muharram
- Six days of Shawwal: After Ramadan
🎯 Benefits of Voluntary Fasting
- Increased spiritual consciousness
- Training for Ramadan preparation
- Expiation for minor sins
- Drawing closer to Allah
- Development of self-discipline
Daily Ramadan Duas - 30 Days of Blessings
Best Daily Dua for Ramadan
Universal prayer for every day of the blessed month
اللَّهُمَّ أَعِنِّي فِيهِ عَلَى صِيَامِهِ وَقِيَامِهِ وَجَنِّبْنِي فِيهِ مِنْ هَفَوَاتِهِ وَآثَامِهِ
Allahumma a'inni fihi 'ala siyamihi wa qiyamihi wa jannibni fihi min hafawatihi wa athamihi
"O Allah, help me in this (day/month) to fast and stand in prayer, and keep me away from its mistakes and sins."
Daily practice: Recite every morning during Ramadan
📋 Daily Ramadan Routine
Before Fajr
Complete sehri
Make niyyah
Seek forgiveness
During Day
Frequent dhikr
Quran recitation
Avoid sins
Before Maghrib
Increase duas
Seek forgiveness
Make personal prayers
After Iftar
Pray Maghrib
Eat moderately
Prepare for Tarawih
Three Ashras of Ramadan - Special Prayers
🌙 The Three Decades of Ramadan
Ramadan is divided into three ashras (decades), each with special significance and unique duas:
🤲 First Ashra (Days 1-10)
Theme: Mercy (Rahmat)
اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ وَارْحَمْ وَأَنْتَ خَيْرُ الرَّاحِمِينَ
Allahumma-ghfir warham wa anta khair ar-rahimeen
"O Allah, forgive and have mercy, and You are the best of those who show mercy."
🕊️ Second Ashra (Days 11-20)
Theme: Forgiveness (Maghfirat)
أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ رَبِّي مِنْ كُلِّ ذَنْبٍ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْهِ
Astaghfirullaha rabbi min kulli dhanbin wa atubu ilayh
"I seek forgiveness from Allah, my Lord, from every sin and I repent to Him."
🔥 Third Ashra (Days 21-30)
Theme: Protection from Hell (Nijat)
اللَّهُمَّ أَعْتِقْ رَقَبَتِي مِنَ النَّارِ
Allahumma a'tiq raqabati min an-nar
"O Allah, free my neck (save me) from the Fire."
🌟 Special Focus for Each Ashra
- First 10 Days: Focus on seeking Allah's mercy through increased worship and charity
- Middle 10 Days: Intensify seeking forgiveness through istighfar and repentance
- Last 10 Days: Search for Laylatul Qadr and seek protection from hellfire
Ramadan Duas in Multiple Languages
🇬🇧 Dua for Ramadan in English
Transliterated: "Allahumma barik lana fi ramadan wa a'inna 'ala siyamihi wa qiyamihi"
Meaning: "O Allah, bless us in Ramadan and help us in its fasting and night prayers."
🇸🇦 Dua for Ramadan in Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَنَا فِي رَمَضَانَ وَأَعِنَّا عَلَى صِيَامِهِ وَقِيَامِهِ
Usage: Complete Arabic version for Arabic speakers
Dua for Ramadan in Urdu
اردو میں رمضان کی دعا
اے اللہ! ہمیں رمضان میں برکت عطا فرما اور روزہ اور قیام میں ہماری مدد فرما۔ ہم سے ہمارے روزے قبول فرما اور ہمیں نیک عمل کی توفیق دے۔
"O Allah! Grant us blessings in Ramadan and help us in fasting and night prayers. Accept our fasts and grant us the ability to do good deeds."
Usage: For Urdu-speaking Muslims worldwide
⏰ Complete Ramadan Timing Guide
🕐 Daily Ramadan Schedule
2-3 AM
Wake for Sehri
Light pre-dawn meal
Before Fajr
Complete eating
Make niyyah for fast
Fajr Time
Fast begins
Stop all food/drink
Before Maghrib
Increase duas
Time of acceptance
Maghrib Time
Break fast with dates
Recite iftar dua
After Maghrib
Pray Maghrib
Have main meal
🌙 Important Ramadan Timings
- Sehri ends: At Fajr time (pre-dawn)
- Fasting period: From Fajr to Maghrib
- Iftar time: Exactly at Maghrib (sunset)
- Tarawih prayers: After Isha prayer
- Laylatul Qadr: Odd nights of last 10 days
📋 Complete Quick Reference
🎯 Essential Ramadan Duas
- Sehri Niyyah: Wa bisawmi ghadin naweetu...
- Iftar Dua: Allahumma laka sumtu...
- Breaking Fast: Dhahaba az-zama'u...
- Daily Ramadan: Allahumma a'inni fihi...
- Three Ashras: Different dua for each decade
📅 When to Recite Each Dua
- After Sehri: Niyyah for fasting
- Every Morning: Daily Ramadan dua
- Before Maghrib: Increase personal duas
- At Iftar: Breaking fast duas
- Each Ashra: Specific prayers for each period
💡 Ramadan Success Tips
- Memorize key duas before Ramadan starts
- Set prayer reminders for sehri and iftar times
- Keep a Ramadan journal of daily duas and reflections
- Involve the family in reciting duas together
- Make sincere intentions with each prayer
- Combine with good deeds - charity, kindness, Quran recitation