Important Duas for Ramadan 2025
“And your Lord says, ‘Call upon Me; I will respond to you.’ Indeed, those who disdain My worship will enter Hell [rendered] contemptible.” (Quran 40:60)
As we approach the blessed month of Ramadan 2025, it is important to understand the importance of dua (supplication) during this holy time.
Our Beloved Messenger ﷺ stated that: “There is nothing dearer to Allah than a servant making dua to Him.”
What better opportunity to turn to our Creator in sincere supplication than during Ramadan, when we strive to attain His pleasure? Moreover, the Prophet ﷺ has said that the duas of a fasting person when breaking fast are not rejected by Allah. This month is too precious to squander, so let’s prepare ourselves with some practical tips, etiquettes, and essential supplications.
Practical Tips for Making Dua
To maximize your duas in Ramadan 2025:
- Create a list of duas, categorized if necessary
- Make them readily available: Use notebooks, dua cards, or Post-it notes
- Integrate them into your routine – after prayers, before sleep, or during commutes
Etiquettes of Dua
Our Messenger ﷺ taught us the best approach to supplication:
- Supplicate only to Allah, maintaining obedience and sincerity
- Call upon Allah using His beautiful names
- Face the Qibla when possible
- Have certainty in Allah’s response
- Be patient and persistent in your supplications
- Maintain humility, hope, and fear when calling upon our Creator
Essential Duas for Ramadan 2025
Dua for Sighting the Ramadan Moon
اللَّهُمَّ أَهِلَّهُ عَلَيْنَا بِالأَمْنِ وَالإِيمَانِ ، والسَّلامَةِ والإِسْلامِ ، وَالتَّوْفِيقِ لِمَا تُحِبُّ وَتَرْضَى ، رَبُّنَا وَرَبُّكَ اللهُ
Transliteration: Allahumma ahillahu ‘alayna bil-amni wal-iman, was-salamati wal-Islam, Rabbi wa Rabbuk-Allah.
Translation: O Allah, bring it (the new moon) over us with blessing, faith, security, and Islam. My Lord and your Lord is Allah.
Dua for Beginning the Fast (Suhoor)
وَبِصَوْمِ غَدٍ نَّوَيْتُ مِنْ شَهْرِ رَمَضَانَ
Transliteration: Wa bisawmi ghadinn nawaiytu min shahri ramadan
Translation: I intend to keep the fast for tomorrow in the month of Ramadan.
Dua for Breaking the Fast (Iftar)
ذَهَبَ الظَّمَأُ وَابْتَلَّتِ الْعُرُوقُ وَثَبَتَ الأَجْرُ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ
Transliteration: Dhahaba al-dhama’ wa abtalat al-‘urooq wa thabata al-ajr in sha Allaah
Translation: Thirst is gone, the veins are wet, and the reward is confirmed by the will of God.
Dua for Good in This Life and The Next
رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِىْ الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِىْ الآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَّقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ
Transliteration: Rabbana atina fi dunya hasanah wa fil akhirati hasanah waqina ‘adhaban-nar.
Translation: Our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter and protect us from the torment of the Fire.
Dua for Laylat al-Qadr (the Night of Power)
اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي
Transliteration: Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibbul ‘afwa fa’fu ‘anni
Translation: O Allah, You are Most Forgiving and love forgiveness; so forgive me.
This dua is especially recommended for the last ten nights of Ramadan when Laylat al-Qadr is believed to occur.
Dua for Seeking Allah’s Guidance
اللَّهُمَّ اهْدِنِي وَسَدِّدْنِي
Transliteration: Allahumma ihdini wa saddidni
Translation: O Allah, guide me and lead me to the right path.
This simple yet powerful dua is particularly relevant during Ramadan, when we seek to align ourselves more closely with Allah’s guidance. It’s a perfect supplication for those who want to improve themselves and make the most of this blessed month.
Dua for Seeking Forgiveness
رَبَّنَا ظَلَمْنَا أَنفُسَنَا وَإنْ لَمْ تَغْفِرْلَنَا وَتَرْحَمْنَا لَنَكُونَنَّ مِنَ الخَاسِرِينَ
Transliteration: Rabbana zalamna anfusana wa-in lam taghfir lana wa-tarhamna la-nakunanna minal-khasirin
Translation: Our Lord! We have wronged ourselves. If You do not forgive us and have mercy on us, we will certainly be lost.
This powerful dua for forgiveness is particularly beneficial during Ramadan when Muslims seek Allah’s mercy and forgiveness.
Making the Most of Ramadan 2025 with Sincere Dua
May Allah accept all of your duas, and may your supplications help you draw nearer to our Creator and attain spiritual ascension this Ramadan 2025. Remember, dua is one of the believer’s most potent weapons for seeking the help and mercy of Allah, the owner of absolute sovereignty.
As the Quran reminds us:
“When My servants ask you ˹O Prophet˺ about Me: I am truly near. I respond to one’s prayer when they call upon Me. So let them respond ˹with obedience˺ to Me and believe in Me, perhaps they will be guided ˹to the Right Way.” (2:186)
