Ramadan is the month of mercy, forgiveness, and salvation. It is a time when the gates of Heaven are open, and the supplications (Duas) of fasting believers are highly accepted. As the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said, "Three supplications will not be rejected: the supplication of the parent for his child, the supplication of the one who is fasting, and the supplication of the traveler." (Tirmidhi)
To help you maximize your spiritual rewards during this blessed month, we have compiled a list of 50+ authentic Duas from the Holy Quran and Sahih Ahadith. Whether you are seeking forgiveness on Laylatul Qadr, looking for the perfect Iftar dua, or simply wanting to remember Allah throughout your day, this guide has you covered.
🌙 Part 1: Essential Duas for Ramadan
Dua for Sighting the New Moon
When the Prophet (ﷺ) saw the new moon, he would say:
Transliteration: Allahumma ahillahu 'alayna bil-yumni wal-iman, was-salamati wal-Islam, Rabbi wa Rabbuk-Allah.
Translation: O Allah, bring it over us with blessing and faith, and security and Islam. My Lord and your Lord is Allah.
(Reference: Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3451)
Intention (Niyyah) for Fasting (Suhoor)
Note: The Sunnah is to make the intention in the heart. However, many scholars allow articulating the intention. The most authentic action at Suhoor is simply saying:
Transliteration: Bismillah.
Translation: In the name of Allah.
Authentic Dua for Breaking the Fast (Iftar)
Transliteration: Dhahabadh-dhama'u, wabtallatil-'urooqu, wa thabatal-ajru in shaa' Allah.
Translation: The thirst has gone, the veins are moistened, and the reward is confirmed, if Allah wills.
(Reference: Sunan Abi Dawud 2357)
Alternative Dua for Breaking the Fast
Transliteration: Allahumma inni laka sumtu, wa bika aamantu, wa 'alayka tawakkaltu, wa 'ala rizqika aftartu.
Translation: O Allah! I fasted for You, I believe in You, I put my trust in You, and I break my fast with Your sustenance.
(Reference: Sunan Abi Dawud 2358 - Note: Scholars grade this weak in chain, but widely accepted in practice alongside the authentic one above).
Dua When Breaking Fast at Someone Else’s House
Transliteration: Aftara 'indakumus-saa'imoon, wa akala ta'aamakumul-abraar, wa sallat 'alaykumul-malaa'ikah.
Translation: May the fasting break their fast in your home, and may the obedient and pious eat your food, and may the angels send prayers upon you.
(Reference: Sunan Abi Dawud 3854)
The Most Important Dua for Laylatul Qadr (Night of Decree)
Aisha (RA) asked the Prophet (ﷺ) what to say if she knew it was Laylatul Qadr. He told her to say:
Transliteration: Allahumma innaka 'afuwwun tuhibbul-'afwa, fa'fu 'anni.
Translation: O Allah, You are forgiving and love forgiveness, so forgive me.
(Reference: Sunan Ibn Majah 3850)
Dua When Someone Angers or Insults You While Fasting
Transliteration: Inni saa'im, inni saa'im.
Translation: I am fasting, I am fasting.
(Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari 1894)
📖 Part 2: The "Rabbana" (Our Lord) Duas from the Quran
These are perfect to recite during Sujood (prostration), Witr prayers, and before breaking your fast.
For Good in Both Worlds
"Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil-akhirati hasanatan waqina 'adhaban-nar."
(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.) - Surah Al-Baqarah 2:201
For Patience and Victory
"Rabbana afrigh 'alayna sabran wa thabbit aqdamana wansurna 'alal-qawmil-kafirin."
(Our Lord, pour upon us patience and plant firmly our feet and give us victory over the disbelieving people.) - Surah Al-Baqarah 2:250
For Protection from Burdens
"Rabbana wala tahmil 'alayna isran kama hamaltahu 'alal-ladhina min qablina."
(Our Lord, and lay not upon us a burden like that which You laid upon those before us.) - Surah Al-Baqarah 2:286
For Steadfastness in Faith
"Rabbana la tuzigh quloobana ba'da idh hadaytana wahab lana min ladunka rahmah, innaka antal-Wahhab."
(Our Lord, let not our hearts deviate after You have guided us and grant us from Yourself mercy. Indeed, You are the Bestower.) - Surah Ali 'Imran 3:8
For Forgiveness of Sins
"Rabbana innana amanna faghfir lana dhunoobana waqina 'adhaban-nar."
(Our Lord, indeed we have believed, so forgive us our sins and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.) - Surah Ali 'Imran 3:16
When Seeking Mercy
"Rabbana amanna bima anzalta wattaba'nar-rasoola faktubna ma'ash-shahideen."
(Our Lord, we have believed in what You revealed and have followed the messenger, so register us among the witnesses.) - Surah Ali 'Imran 3:53
For Pardon and Overcoming Enemies
"Rabbana-ghfir lana dhunoobana wa israfana fi amrina wa thabbit aqdamana wansurna 'alal-qawmil-kafirin."
(Our Lord, forgive us our sins and the excess [committed] in our affairs and plant firmly our feet and give us victory over the disbelieving people.) - Surah Ali 'Imran 3:147
Protection from the Hellfire
"Rabbana ma khalaqta hadha baatilan subhanaka faqina 'adhaban-nar."
(Our Lord, You did not create this aimlessly; exalted are You [above such a thing]; then protect us from the punishment of the Fire.) - Surah Ali 'Imran 3:191
Granting of Promises
"Rabbana wa atina ma wa'adtana 'ala rusulika wala tukhzina yawmal-qiyamah, innaka la tukhliful-mi'aad."
(Our Lord, and grant us what You promised us through Your messengers and do not disgrace us on the Day of Resurrection. Indeed, You do not fail in [Your] promise.) - Surah Ali 'Imran 3:194
Dua of Adam (AS) for Forgiveness
"Rabbana dhalamna anfusana wa-in lam taghfir lana watarhamna lanakoonanna minal-khasireen."
(Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves, and if You do not forgive us and have mercy upon us, we will surely be among the losers.) - Surah Al-A'raf 7:23
For Averting from Wrongdoers
"Rabbana la taj'alna ma'al-qawmidh-dhalimeen."
(Our Lord, do not place us with the wrongdoing people.) - Surah Al-A'raf 7:47
For Dying as Muslims
"Rabbana afrigh 'alayna sabran wa tawaffana muslimeen."
(Our Lord, pour upon us patience and let us die as Muslims [in submission to You].) - Surah Al-A'raf 7:126
For Trusting Allah
"Rabbana 'alayka tawakkalna wa-ilayka anabna wa-ilaykal-maseer."
(Our Lord, upon You we have relied, and to You we have returned, and to You is the destination.) - Surah Al-Mumtahanah 60:4
For Protection from Being a Trial
"Rabbana la taj'alna fitnatan lilladhina kafaroo waghfir lana rabbana, innaka antal-'azizul-hakeem."
(Our Lord, make us not [objects of] torment for the disbelievers and forgive us, our Lord. Indeed, it is You who is the Exalted in Might, the Wise.) - Surah Al-Mumtahanah 60:5
For Perfecting Our Light
"Rabbana atmim lana noorana waghfir lana innaka 'ala kulli shay-in qadeer."
(Our Lord, perfect for us our light and forgive us. Indeed, You are over all things competent.) - Surah At-Tahrim 66:8
For Righteous Offspring & Spouses
"Rabbana hab lana min azwajina wadhurriyatina qurrata a'yunin waj'alna lil-muttaqeena imaama."
(Our Lord, grant us from among our wives and offspring comfort to our eyes and make us an example for the righteous.) - Surah Al-Furqan 25:74
For Establishing Prayer (Dua of Ibrahim AS)
"Rabbij'alni muqeemas-salati wamin dhurriyati, Rabbana wataqabbal du'aa."
(My Lord, make me an establisher of prayer, and [many] from my descendants. Our Lord, and accept my supplication.) - Surah Ibrahim 14:40
For Parents and Believers
"Rabbanaghfir li waliwalidayya walil-mu'mineena yawma yaqoomul-hisab."
(Our Lord, forgive me and my parents and the believers the Day the account is established.) - Surah Ibrahim 14:41
Asking for Mercy (Dua of Ashab Al-Kahf)
"Rabbana atina min ladunka rahmatan wahayyi' lana min amrina rashada."
(Our Lord, grant us from Yourself mercy and prepare for us from our affair right guidance.) - Surah Al-Kahf 18:10
To Expand the Chest/Ease a Task (Dua of Musa AS)
"Rabbish-rah li sadri, wa yassir li amri, wahlul 'uqdatan min lisani, yafqahoo qawli."
(My Lord, expand for me my breast [with assurance], and ease for me my task, and untie the knot from my tongue, that they may understand my speech.) - Surah Taha 20:25-28
To Increase Knowledge
"Rabbi zidni 'ilma."
(My Lord, increase me in knowledge.) - Surah Taha 20:114
Expressing Need for Allah (Dua of Musa AS)
"Rabbi inni lima anzalta ilayya min khayrin faqeer."
(My Lord, indeed I am, for whatever good You would send down to me, in need.) - Surah Al-Qasas 28:24
🤲 Part 3: Essential Duas from the Sunnah (Hadith)
Forgiveness& Protection
Sayyidul Istighfar (The Best Supplication for Forgiveness)
Transliteration: Allahumma anta Rabbi la ilaha illa anta, khalaqtani wa ana 'abduka, wa ana 'ala 'ahdika wa wa'dika mastata'tu, a'oodhu bika min sharri ma sana'tu, aboo'u laka bini'matika 'alayya, wa aboo'u bidhanbi faghfir li, fa innahu la yaghfirudh-dhunooba illa anta.
Translation: O Allah, You are my Lord; there is no deity except You. You created me and I am Your servant, and I will abide by Your covenant and promise as best I can. I take refuge in You from the evil of which I have committed. I acknowledge Your favor upon me and I acknowledge my sin, so forgive me, for verily none can forgive sin except You. (Sahih al-Bukhari 6306)
For Steadfastness
Transliteration: Ya Muqallibal-quloob, thabbit qalbi 'ala deenik.
Translation: O Turner of the hearts, keep my heart firm upon Your religion. (Tirmidhi 2140)
Protection from Anxiety and Sorrow
Transliteration: Allahumma inni a'oodhu bika minal-hammi wal-hazani, wal-'ajzi wal-kasali, wal-bukhli wal-jubni, wa dala'id-dayni wa ghalabatir-rijal.
Translation: O Allah, I take refuge in You from anxiety and sorrow, weakness and laziness, miserliness and cowardice, the burden of debts and from being overpowered by men. (Bukhari 2893)
Asking for Paradise (Jannah) and Refuge from Fire
Transliteration: Allahumma inni as'alukal-jannata wa a'oodhu bika minan-naar.
Translation: O Allah, I ask You for Paradise and seek refuge in You from the Fire. (Abu Dawud 792)
For Guidance and Piety
Transliteration: Allahumma inni as'alukal-huda, wat-tuqa, wal-'afafa, wal-ghina.
Translation: O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and wealth/self-sufficiency. (Muslim 2721)
Daily Sunnah Duas to Multiply Rewards in Ramadan
Upon Waking Up
"Alhamdulillahil-ladhi ahyana ba'da ma amatana wa ilayhin-nushoor." (All praise is due to Allah who gave us life after causing us to die, and to Him is the resurrection.) - Bukhari 6312
Before Sleeping
"Bismik-Allahumma amootu wa ahya." (In Your name, O Allah, I die and I live.) - Bukhari 6312
Before Eating (If you forget at the beginning)
"Bismillahi awwalahu wa akhirahu." (In the name of Allah at the beginning and at the end.) - Abu Dawud 3767
After Eating
"Alhamdulillahil-ladhi at'amani hadha wa razaqaneehi min ghayri hawlin minni wa la quwwah." (Praise be to Allah Who has fed me this and provided it for me without any strength or power on my part.) - Tirmidhi 3458
Entering the Restroom
"Allahumma inni a'oodhu bika minal-khubuthi wal-khaba'ith." (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the male and female evil spirits.) - Bukhari 142
Exiting the Restroom
"Ghufranaka." (I seek Your forgiveness.) - Abu Dawud 30
Leaving the House
"Bismillahi tawakkaltu 'alallahi, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah." (In the name of Allah, I place my trust in Allah, and there is no power or might except with Allah.) - Tirmidhi 3426
Entering the Masjid
"Allahumma-ftah li abwaba rahmatik." (O Allah, open the doors of Your mercy for me.) - Muslim 713
Leaving the Masjid
"Allahumma inni as'aluka min fadlik." (O Allah, I ask You from Your bounty.) - Muslim 713
After Wudu (Ablution)
"Ash-hadu an la ilaha illallah, wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan 'abduhu wa rasooluh." (I bear witness that there is no deity but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and messenger.) - Muslim 234
When Experiencing Pain in the Body
Place your hand on the area of pain and say 'Bismillah' three times, then say 7 times:
"A'oodhu billahi wa qudratihi min sharri ma ajidu wa uhadhir." (I seek refuge in Allah and His Power from the evil of what I find and I fear.) - Muslim 2202
For General Health and Well-being
"Allahumma 'afini fi badani, Allahumma 'afini fi sam'i, Allahumma 'afini fi basari, la ilaha illa anta." (O Allah, grant me health in my body. O Allah, grant me health in my hearing. O Allah, grant me health in my sight. There is no deity except You.) - Abu Dawud 5090
Morning & Evening Protection
"Bismillahil-ladhi la yadurru ma'as-mihi shay'un fil-ardi wa la fis-sama'i wa huwas-sami'ul-'aleem." (In the Name of Allah with Whose Name there is protection against every kind of harm in the earth or in the heaven, and He is the All-Hearing and All-Knowing) [Recite 3 times]. - Abu Dawud 5088
When Overwhelmed by Debt
"Allahummak-fini bihalalika 'an haramika wa aghnini bifadlika 'amman siwaka." (O Allah, suffice me with Your lawful against Your unlawful, and make me independent of all those besides You.) - Tirmidhi 3563
For Traveling
"Subhanal-ladhi sakhkhara lana hadha wa ma kunna lahu muqrinin. Wa inna ila Rabbina lamunqaliboon." (Glory be to Him who has subjected this to us, and we could not have [otherwise] subdued it. And indeed we, to our Lord, will [surely] return.) - Muslim 1342
Upon Hearing the Adhan (Call to Prayer)
Repeat what the Mu'adhin says, then send Salawat on the Prophet, then say:
"Allahumma Rabba hadhihid-da'watit-tammah, was-salatil-qa'imah, ati Muhammadan al-wasilata wal-fadhilah, wab'ath-hu maqaman mahmudan alladhi wa'adtah." (O Allah, Lord of this perfect call and established prayer. Grant Muhammad the intercession and favor, and raise him to the honored station You have promised him.) - Bukhari 614
Dua for One's Parents
"Rabbir-hamhuma kama rabbayani sagheera." (My Lord, have mercy upon them as they brought me up [when I was] small.) - Surah Al-Isra 17:24
Dua for the Deceased
"Allahummaghfir lahu warhamhu, wa 'afihi, wa'fu 'anhu." (O Allah, forgive him and have mercy on him and give him strength and pardon him.) - Muslim 963
Conclusion
Ramadan is a fleeting opportunity. Using these 50+ authentic Duas from the Quran and Sunnah will not only enrich your fasting experience but draw you closer to Allah (SWT). Bookmark this page, share it with your family, and try to memorize a few new Duas this Ramadan. May Allah accept our fasting, our prayers, and our supplications. Ameen!
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