The Essential Invocations - Dua of Ramadan
Introduction
The month of Ramadan is a blessed time, a period for reflection, prayer, and drawing closer to Allah.
Allah says in the Quran: “O you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may become righteous.” (Surah 2, Al-Baqarah, verse 183).
This month offers a unique opportunity to purify our souls, strengthen our faith, and seek forgiveness for our sins.
The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “When the month of Ramadan starts, the gates of heaven are opened, the gates of Hell are closed, and the devils are chained.” (Reported by Bukhari and Muslim).
Among the most valued practices during Ramadan, invocations hold a special place, allowing us to communicate directly with our Creator.
Invocation - Dua at the Appearance of the Crescent Moon:
Arabic:
الله أَكْـبَر اللّهُمَّ أَهِلَّـهُ عَلَيْـنا بِالأمْـنِ وَالإيمـان والسَّلامَـةِ والإسْلام، وَالتَّـوْفيـقِ لِما تُحِـبُّ رَبَّنـا وَتَـرْضـى رَبُّنـا وَرَبُّكَ الله
Translation:
“Allah is the Greatest! O Lord! Bring us security and faith with this new moon, peace and Islam, and enable us to achieve what You love and are pleased with. Our Lord and Your Lord is Allah.”
Phonetic:
“Allahu Akbar, Allahumma ahillu ’aleynâ bî-l-amni wâ-l-Îmân, wâ-s-salâmati wâ-l-Islâm wa-t-Tawfîq limâ tuh ibbu Rabbana wa tarDa.”
Invocation - Dua at the Breaking of the Fast:
Arabic:
ﺫَﻫَﺐَ اﻟﻈَّﻤَﺄُ ﻭَاﺑْﺘَﻠَّﺖِ اﻟْﻌُﺮُﻭﻕُ، ﻭَﺛَﺒَﺖَ اﻷَﺟْﺮُ ﺇِﻥْ ﺷَﺎءَ اﻟﻠَّﻪ
Translation:
“Thirst has been quenched, the veins are moistened, and the reward is assured if Allah wills.”
Phonetic:
“Thahabadh-dhama’u wabtallatil-’urooqu, wa thabatal-’ajru ’inshaa’Allaah.”
Invocation - Dua for the Night of Decree:
Arabic:
اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي
Translation:
“O Allah, You are Forgiving and love forgiveness, so forgive me.”
Phonetic:
“Allahumma innaka ’Afuwwun tuhibbu-l-’afwa, fâ’fu ’annî.”
Invocation - Dua for Eid Day:
Arabic:
الله أكبر الله أكبر لا إله إلا الله والله أكبر الله أكبر ولله الحمد
Translation:
“Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest, there is no god but Allah, and Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest, and to Allah belongs all praise.”
Phonetic:
“Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar, lâ ilaha illa Allah, wâ-l-ahu akbar, Allahu akbar wa lillahi-l-hamd.”
Conclusion:
Ramadan is a month of grace and divine mercy, a period where every sincere invocation is an opportunity to draw closer to Allah.
Allah reminds us of the importance of invocation in the Quran: “And when My servants ask you, [O Muhammad], concerning Me – indeed I am near. I respond to the invocation of the supplicant when he calls upon Me. So let them respond to Me [by obedience] and believe in Me that they may be [rightly] guided.” (Surah 2, Al-Baqarah, verse 186).
These invocations, along with their Arabic versions and translations, are spiritual treasures that enrich our Ramadan experience.
By integrating them into our daily practice, we honor the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) who said: “The invocation of the fasting person at the time of breaking the fast is not rejected.” (Reported by Ibn Majah and authenticated by Al-Albani).
May this Ramadan be a source of peace, comfort, and increased spirituality for you and your loved ones. May our invocations be accepted, our sins forgiven, and our good deeds multiplied. Ramadan Mubarak.
To Know More: 10 tips to prepare Ramadan
Book your free trial lesson
Don’t want to go through the translation anymore?
30 free minutes with your qualified Egyptian teacher.
Chosen and Trusted by Thousands of Satisfied Learners
Discover the experiences of our delighted clients who have thoroughly enjoyed utilizing this standout feature.
Verified owner
Verified ownerAlhamdulillah I‘m very pleased with the arabic and Qur’an lessons I receive from teacher Umm Tasneem and I‘m also content with the al-dirassa administration team who were very quick in answering any questions I had. In a month I progressed a lot and I cannot wait to continue my studies with al-dirassa. May Allah reward everyone at al-dirassa.
Verified review - view original
Verified owner
Verified ownerMy Qur’an teacher is fantastic, she teaches me in a loving and kind way where I look forward to the lessons and learn so much. My Arabic teacher is equally as nice and has a lot of patience with me, she has great expertise in the field and I’ve progressed really quickly with her. Thank you Al-dirassa!
Verified review - view original
Verified owner