Duas for fasting and Ramadan
From the crescent that opens the month to the Night of Decree, what to say while fasting.
Fasting has its words: the dua on seeing the crescent, the one said when breaking the fast, the prayer for the host who received you for iftar, the reply to someone who insults you while you fast, and the request for pardon on the Night of Decree. Each text on this page carries its source and grade.
The duas
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On sighting the crescent that opens a new month, Ramadan included
اللَّهُمَّ أَهْلِلْهُ عَلَيْنَا بِالْيُمْنِ وَالإِيمَانِ، وَالسَّلاَمَةِ وَالإِسْلاَمِ، رَبِّي وَرَبُّكَ اللَّهُ
Allâhumma ahlilhu 'alaynâ bi-l-yumni wa l-îmân, wa s-salâmati wa l-islâm, rabbî wa rabbuka Llâh
O Allah, bring this crescent over us with blessing and faith, safety and Islam. My Lord and your Lord is Allah.
Jami' at-Tirmidhi 3451 · grade: sahih (authentic), graded by al-Albani -
Right after breaking the fast
ذَهَبَ الظَّمَأُ وَابْتَلَّتِ الْعُرُوقُ، وَثَبَتَ الْأَجْرُ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ
Dhahaba zh-zhama'u wa-btallati l-'urûq, wa thabata l-ajru in shâ'a Llâh
The thirst is gone, the veins are moistened, and the reward is secured, if Allah wills.
Sunan Abi Dawud 2357 · grade: hasan (good), graded by al-Albani This dua has its own page: Dua for breaking the fast
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After breaking your fast at the home of someone who invited you
أَفْطَرَ عِنْدَكُمُ الصَّائِمُونَ، وَأَكَلَ طَعَامَكُمُ الْأَبْرَارُ، وَصَلَّتْ عَلَيْكُمُ الْمَلاَئِكَةُ
Aftara 'indakumu s-sâ'imûn, wa akala ta'âmakumu l-abrâr, wa sallat 'alaykumu l-malâ'ikah
May those who fast break their fast with you, may the righteous eat your food, and may the angels pray for you.
Sunan Abi Dawud 3854 · grade: sahih (authentic), graded by al-Albani -
When someone insults you or picks a fight while you are fasting
إِنِّي صَائِمٌ، إِنِّي صَائِمٌ
Innî sâ'im, innî sâ'im
I am fasting, I am fasting.
Sahih Muslim 1151 · grade: sahih (authentic), graded by Muslim -
During the last ten nights of Ramadan, seeking Laylat al-Qadr
اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي
Allâhumma innaka 'afuwwun tuhibbu l-'afwa fa-'fu 'annî
O Allah, You are the One who pardons and You love pardon, so pardon me.
Sunan Ibn Majah 3850 · grade: sahih (authentic), graded by al-Albani This dua has its own page: Laylat al-Qadr dua
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On the day of Arafah
لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ، وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
Lâ ilâha illâ Llâhu wahdahu lâ sharîka lah, lahu l-mulku wa lahu l-hamd, wa huwa 'alâ kulli shay'in qadîr
There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah alone, without partner. His is the dominion and His is the praise, and He has power over all things.
Jami' at-Tirmidhi 3585 · grade: hasan (good), graded by al-Albani
| Collection | Duas | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Jami' at-Tirmidhi | 2 | sahih (authentic) · al-Albani ; hasan (good) · al-Albani |
| Sunan Abi Dawud | 2 | hasan (good) · al-Albani ; sahih (authentic) · al-Albani |
| Sahih Muslim | 1 | sahih (authentic) · Muslim |
| Sunan Ibn Majah | 1 | sahih (authentic) · al-Albani |
When to say them
The dua for breaking the fast is said right after breaking it; the one for the Night of Decree, during the last ten nights.
The crescent dua applies to every new month, Ramadan included.
Frequently asked questions
Which dua should I say when breaking the fast?
The one from Sunan Abi Dawud given here and on its own page: the thirst is gone, the veins are moistened, and the reward is sure if Allah wills.
What should I say on the Night of Decree?
The request for pardon the Prophet ﷺ taught ‘A’ishah, on this page and on its own page.
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