30 Duas to Recite during Ramadan
Ramadan is a blessed month of fasting, prayer, and reflection, and making dua (supplication) is one of the most powerful acts of worship during this time. Here’s a list of 30 meaningful duas to recite during Ramadan, categorized for different moments and intentions:
General Duas for Ramadan
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Dua for the Start of Ramadan:
"Allahumma ahillahu 'alayna bil-amni wal-iman, was-salamati wal-Islam, Rabbi wa Rabbuk Allah."
(O Allah, let this month come upon us with peace, faith, safety, and Islam. My Lord and your Lord is Allah.) -
Dua for Seeking Forgiveness:
"Astaghfirullah wa atubu ilayh."
(I seek forgiveness from Allah and repent to Him.) -
Dua for Guidance:
"Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil-akhirati hasanatan wa qina 'adhaban-nar."
(Our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and save us from the punishment of the Fire.) -
Dua for Strength in Worship:
"Allahumma a'inni 'ala dhikrika wa shukrika wa husni 'ibadatika."
(O Allah, help me remember You, thank You, and worship You in the best manner.) -
Dua for Patience:
"Rabbana afrigh 'alayna sabran wa thabbit aqdamana wansurna 'alal-qawmil-kafirin."
(Our Lord, pour upon us patience and make our steps firm, and grant us victory over the disbelieving people.)
Duas for Suhoor (Pre-Dawn Meal)
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Dua for Suhoor:
"Nawaytu sawma ghadin 'an adai fardhi Ramadan hadhihis-sanati lillahi ta'ala."
(I intend to fast tomorrow for the obligatory fast of Ramadan this year for the sake of Allah.) -
Dua for Sustenance:
"Allahumma barik lana fi rizqina wa zidna min fadlika."
(O Allah, bless us in our sustenance and increase us from Your bounty.) -
Dua for Energy:
"Allahumma qawwini fi hadha as-sawm."
(O Allah, strengthen me for this fast.)
Duas for Iftar (Breaking the Fast)
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Dua for Iftar:
"Dhahaba az-zama'u wabtallatil-'uruqu wa thabatal-ajru insha'Allah."
(The thirst is gone, the veins are moistened, and the reward is confirmed, if Allah wills.) -
Dua for Gratitude:
"Allahumma laka sumtu wa 'ala rizqika aftartu."
(O Allah, for You I have fasted, and with Your provision I break my fast.) -
Dua for Acceptance:
"Allahumma taqabbal minni innaka antas-Sami'ul-'Alim."
(O Allah, accept from me, for You are the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.)
Duas for Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power)
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Dua for Laylatul Qadr:
"Allahumma innaka 'afuwwun tuhibbul-'afwa fa'fu 'anni."
(O Allah, You are Forgiving and love forgiveness, so forgive me.) -
Dua for Mercy:
"Rabbana atina min ladunka rahmatan wa hayyi' lana min amrina rashada."
(Our Lord, grant us mercy from Yourself and guide us in our matter.) -
Dua for Forgiveness:
"Rabbighfir warham wa anta khayrur-rahimin."
(My Lord, forgive and have mercy, for You are the best of the merciful.)
Duas for Taraweeh Prayers
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Dua for Concentration:
"Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min qalbin la yakhsha."
(O Allah, I seek refuge in You from a heart that does not fear You.) The Full Guide for Salat Al Taraweeh -
Dua for Understanding:
"Allahumma faqqihni fid-din."
(O Allah, grant me understanding of the religion.) -
Dua for Peace:
"Allahumma antas-salam wa minkas-salam tabarakta ya dhal-jalali wal-ikram."
(O Allah, You are Peace, and from You comes peace. Blessed are You, O Possessor of Majesty and Honor.)
Duas for Personal Growth
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Dua for Knowledge:
"Rabbi zidni 'ilma."
(My Lord, increase me in knowledge.) -
Dua for Good Character:
"Allahumma ahsin khuluqi kama ahsanta khalqi."
(O Allah, improve my character as You have improved my creation.) -
Dua for Protection:
"Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min sharri nafsi wa min sharri kulli dabbah."
(O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the evil of myself and from the evil of every creature.)
Duas for Family and Loved Ones
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Dua for Parents:
"Rabbirhamhuma kama rabbayani saghira."
(My Lord, have mercy on them as they raised me when I was small.) -
Dua for Children:
"Rabbi hab li minas-salihin."
(My Lord, grant me righteous offspring.) -
Dua for Spouse:
"Rabban hab lana min azwajina wa dhurriyatina qurrata a'yunin waj'alna lil-muttaqina imama."
(Our Lord, grant us comfort in our spouses and offspring, and make us leaders of the righteous.)
Duas for the Ummah
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Dua for Unity:
"Allahumma wahid kalimatal-muslimin."
(O Allah, unite the hearts of the Muslims.) -
Dua for Relief from Hardship:
"Allahumma kashifal-ghamm, mujibad-da'wat, rahmatad-dunya wal-akhirah."
(O Allah, Remover of hardship, Responder to supplications, Mercy of this world and the Hereafter.)
Duas for the Last 10 Nights of Ramadan
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Dua for Forgiveness:
"Allahumma innaka 'afuwwun tuhibbul-'afwa fa'fu 'anni."
(O Allah, You are Forgiving and love forgiveness, so forgive me.) -
Dua for Mercy:
"Rabbana atina min ladunka rahmatan wa hayyi' lana min amrina rashada."
(Our Lord, grant us mercy from Yourself and guide us in our matter.) -
Dua for Protection from Hellfire:
"Allahumma ajirna minan-nar."
(O Allah, save us from the Fire.)
Duas for Eid
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Dua for Eid:
"Allahumma takabbal minna wa minkum."
(O Allah, accept from us and from you.) -
Dua for Joy:
"Allahumma aj'alna minal-fa'izin."
(O Allah, make us among the successful.)
These 30 duas cover a wide range of moments and intentions during Ramadan. Recite them sincerely, and may Allah accept your supplications and grant you a blessed Ramadan! 🌙✨
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