Important Duas To Recite During Ramadan
February 13, 2025
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February 13, 2025
Ramadan is a month of abundant blessings and mercy that gives Muslims an opportunity to self-reflect and rejuvenate faith. In addition to observing fasting and offering prayers, people devote themselves to recite different duas and wazifas to make the most of this sacred month. For those looking for any dua for Ramadan, this article will give them a complete guide so that they can make it a routine with convenience:
Dua, or praying during Ramadan is one of the most significant forms of Ibadah. Muslims around the world consider to increase their duas during this sacred month to seek Allah’s forgiveness and blessings. Dua serves as a source of expressing gratitude, seeking Allah’s mercy for every personal need, and builds a stronger bond with the Almighty. The importance of dua in the month of Ramadan is specifically mentioned for Iftar and Suhoor and on the Laylatul Qadr. When you say a prayer, remember that it is going to be answered with the barakah of Ramadan in the best of your interests.
Dua for Ramadan or praying is an essential part of Ibadah as it is the most effective and instant way of staying connected with Allah throughout the day. It lets you seek forgiveness from the past sins and ask for the blessings for the present and the future. The doors of Allah’s mercy are specifically open during this sacred month and there are more chances of acceptance of duas.
Among numerous benefits of dua in the month of Ramadan while fasting, it is a way of purification of soul, self-reflection, and building a spiritual connection stronger with Allah (SWT). It also instills a hope for better tomorrow with the faith that whatever you have asked for in your prayers will be bestowed upon you in the best way at the right time.
The first 10 days of Ramadan are considered as the time of Allah’s boundless mercy. Everyone should make it a routine to recite dua for the first 10 days of Ramadan:
اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي وَارْحَمْنِي وَاهْدِنِي وَعَافِنِي وَارْزُقْنِي
“O Allah, forgive me, have mercy on me, guide me, grant me well-being, and provide for me.”
This is an easy to recite dua and can be practiced even during your daily tasks.
In addition to the above mentioned dua, there are some of these key duas you can recite during the first 10 days to seek Allah’s mercy and blessings:
اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ الْعَفُوُّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي
“O Allah, You are Most Forgiving, and You love forgiveness; so forgive me.”
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي ظَلَمْتُ نَفْسِي ظُلْمًا كَثِيرًا وَلَا يَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوبَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ ، فَاغْفِرْ لِي مَغْفِرَةً مِنْ عِنْدِكَ ، وَارْحَمْنِي إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ الْغَفُورُ الرَّحِيمُ
“O Allah, I have wronged myself with a great wrongdoing, and no one forgives sins but You. So grant me forgiveness from You, and have mercy on me. Surely, You are the Forgiving, the Merciful.”
اللهم إني أسألك من خير ما سأل به عبادك الصالحون، وأعوذ بك من شر ما استعاذ منه عبادك الصالحون
“O Allah, I ask You for all that is good, in this world and the Hereafter, what I know and what I do not know. And I seek refuge in You from all that is evil, in this world and the Hereafter, what I know and what I do not know. And I ask You for Paradise and for that which brings me closer to it, of words and deeds. And I seek refuge in You from the Fire and from that which brings me closer to it, of words and deeds.”
رَبِّ اغْفِرْ وَارْحَمْ وَأَنْتَ خَيْرُ الرَّاحِمِينَ
“My Lord, forgive and have mercy, for You are the best of the merciful.”
Every Muslims wants to make the most of the blessed month of Ramadan. To maximise your blessings, make a routine for dua for Ramadan, recite the Holy Quran, follow a regular prayer routine, and recite Wazifas for seeking Allah’s divine mercy. In addition, you can offer Tahajjud prayer every day so that you can be rewarded in abundance.
The second Ashra or the middle 10 days of Ramadan is the time to seek forgiveness from Allah (SWT) for every sin done in the past. The supplication for these 10 days of this blessed is’
أسْتَغْفِرُ اللهَ رَبي مِنْ كُلِ ذَنبٍ وَأتُوبُ إلَيهِ
“I ask forgiveness of my sins from Allah who is my Lord and I turn towards Him.”
You can recite it while completing your routine work with ease and gain countless blessings.
The month of Ramadan is the most precious time for repentance and forgiveness. With a focus on increasing your Ibadah and doing good deeds, you should continue to seek forgiveness for your past sins in heartfelt dua for Ramadan. Allah (SWT) will shower His abundant blessings upon you and will purify your soul during this holy month.
For those looking for what to recite during the Ramadan for repentance and growth, this list of Duas for the month of Ramadan will make you have the best of blessings throughout.
رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي وَتُبْ عَلَيَّ إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ التَّوَّابُ الرَّحِيمُ
“My Lord, forgive me and accept my repentance. Indeed, You are the Oft-Forgiving, the Most Merciful.”
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْتَغْفِرُكَ مِنْ كُلِّ ذَنْبٍ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْكَ
“O Allah, I seek Your forgiveness for all my sins, and I turn to You in repentance.”
اللَّهُمَّ اهْدِنِي وَزِدْنِي عِلْمًا
“O Allah, guide me and increase me in knowledge.”
These precious duas will help you in repentance and seeking Allah’s mercy while helping you in better spiritual growth.
The last 10 days of Ramadan are immensely important for its relevance with the occurrence of Laylatul Qadr, the 27th night, when it’s believed that the Quran was completed and revealed on Hazrat Muhammad (S.A.W). These days are considered as the best time to seek protection from the hellfire through increased worshipping and prayers. You can recite the following duas for the last 10 days of Ramadan:
اَللَّهُمَّ اِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ ، تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي
“O Allah, You are Most Forgiving, and You love forgiveness; so forgive me.”
اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْنَا مِنْ أَهْلِ رَحْمَتِكَ وَمَغْفِرَتِكَ وَالْجَنَّةِ
“O Allah, make us among the people of Your mercy, forgiveness, and Paradise.”
رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ
“Our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.”
اللَّهُمَّ أَجِرْنِي مِنَ النَّارِ
“O Allah, protect me from the Fire.”
May Allah (SWT) bless us all to reap abundant rewards during the month of Ramadan.
The last 10 nights of Ramadan are considered the most sacred, specifically due to Laylatul, the night of power which is better than a thousand months. This final stretch of the blessed month gives us the best opportunity to gain closeness with Allah, seek forgiveness and protection from hellfire, and rejuvenate our imaan. When you think about which time is the best for dua during the month of Ramadan, the last 10 days should be counted as the most precious time for the acceptance of prayers.
For those looking for powerful dua for Laylatul Qadr, recite:
الْلَّهُمَّ اِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي
“O Allah, You are the Most forgiving, and You love to forgive, so forgive me.”
This beautiful dua for Ramadan last 10 days and specifically for Laylatul Qadr can help you in seeking Allah’s forgiveness for the past sins.
People usually ask about dua to break fast during Ramadan most frequently. The following prayer should be recited before Iftar:
ذَهَبَ الظَّمَأُ وَابْتَلَّتِ الْعُرُوقُ وَثَبَتَ الأَجْرُ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ
The thirst is gone, the veins are moist, and the reward is established, if Allah wills.
The time before Iftar is considered as the time of acceptance of prayers. When you are going to break your fast after a long day with the intentions of pleasing Allah (SWT), then praying before Iftar is going to make your prayers most likely to be answered.
Ramadan is a month of immense blessings and a beautiful opportunity to gain maximum rewards. Let’s ensure to regularly recite dua for Ramadan and gain mercy for the whole month and lifetime.
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