DUAS FOR RAMAZAN
Ramazan is a wonderful blessing that Allah has bestowed on us. It is not just a month, but an excellent opportunity that we have got to improve our spiritual lives, seek forgiveness for our sins, and come closer to Allah.
Allah says:
“O you who believe, fasting has been prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may attain taqwa.”
[Surah Baqarah 2:183]
And about Ramazan specifically:
“The month of Ramazan in which the Qur’an was revealed, a guidance for mankind…”
[Surah Baqarah 2:185]
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah's Messenger (saw) said, “When the month of Ramazan starts, the gates of the heaven are opened and the gates of Hell are closed and the devils are chained.”
[Sahih Bukhari 1899, Sahih Muslim 1079]
This establishes Ramazan’s unique spiritual status.
Recite in Sehar (Sehri)
Ya Wasi al Magfirati
Oh, the One Who is great in forgiving, forgive me
Recite between Asr & Maghrib
Ya Wasi al Fadli Igfirli
Oh the One who is great in Bounties, Forgive me
The first Ashra (first 10 days of Ramazan) is for Allah Almighty’s Mercy.
The second Ashra is for Forgiveness and the last Ashra is for protection from Jahannum.
First Ashra – Ashra of Rahmat (seek the mercy of Allah)
Recite from the first fast to the tenth fast
Allahummar Hamni Yaa Ar Hamar Rahimeen
O Allah! have mercy on Me, Most Merciful!
During the first ten days, focus on seeking Allah’s mercy. You may repeat this dua three times, as repeating dua is from the Sunnah.
Worthy deeds for Sawab (First Ashra):
- Recite the Qur'an as much as possible.
- Do Istighfar and Tawbah as much as possible.
- Help the poor and needy as much as possible.
Second Ashra – Ashra of Maghfirat (asking Allah for forgiveness for your sins)
Recite from the11th fast to the 20th fast
Allahummagh Firli Zunubi
Ya Rabbal Alameen (3-times)
O Allah! forgive my sins, O Lord of the worlds.
Worthy deeds for Sawab (Second Ashra):
- Do Istighfar and Tawbah as much as possible.
- Help the poor, needy and orphans.
- Recite Qur'an & Darood and do Zikr abundantly.
- Give Sadaqah and Zakat.
Third Ashra – Ashra of salvation from Jahannum (asking Allah to save us from Jahannum)
Recite from the 21st fast until the Last fast
Allahumma Atkini Minan-nar Wa Ad-khilni Fil Jannati
Ya Rabbal 'Alameen
(3-times)
O Allah! protect us from the Hellfire and enter us into Paradise , O Lord of the worlds.
ALSO READ dua for patience, a whisper of strength for the soul that waits.
Worthy deeds for Sawab (Third Ashra):
- Spending time in I'tikaaf (I'tikaaf of the last 10 days is Sunnah).
- Perform as many Nafl and Tahajjud Salat as possible.
- Pray on Shab - e - Qadr night.
- Perform as many Nafl and Tahajjud Salat as possible.
- Pray on Shab - e - Qadr night.
Laylatul Qadr Dua - a night better than 1000 months
( 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, 29th nights)
When Aisha (ra) asked what to say during Laylatul Qadr, the Prophet (saw) taught:
Allahumma Innaka 'Afuwwun [Kareemun], Tuhibbul-Afwa Fa 'Fu 'Anni Ya Gafooru Ya Gafooru Ya Gafooru
O Allah, indeed You are Most Forgiving and Merciful, [Generous], and You like to forgive, so forgive me O Most Forgiving, O Most Forgiving, O Most Forgiving.
[Tirmidhi 3513]
Allah says:
“Laylatul Qadr is better than a thousand months.”[Surah Qadr 97:3]
Worthy deeds for Sawab (Laylatul Qadr):
- Opt for Tahajjud and Nafl Salat.
- Repent sincerely and admit your mistakes and seek Allah's forgiveness, guidance and Jannah.
- Recite Qur'an.
- Make Dua abundantly.
- Do Zikr and recite Darood.
- Forgive others.
- Repent sincerely and admit your mistakes and seek Allah's forgiveness, guidance and Jannah.
What should we recite after every Fard Salat?
La ilaha illallahu Nastaghfirullaha nas'alukal- jannata wa na' auzubika minan-nar (3-times)
or
La ilaha illallahu Asthaghfirullah as'alukal jannata wa 'auzubika minan-nar (3-times)
I bear witness that there is no God but Allah, O Allah! forgive me, I ask You for Paradise, and I seek refuge with You from the Hellfire.
I bear witness that there is no God but Allah, O Allah! forgive me, I ask You for Paradise, and I seek refuge with You from the Hellfire.
Ramazan is not transformed by hunger.
It is transformed by sincerity.
If fasting doesn't soften the heart, increase repentance, and improve character, then we've merely abstained from food, not purified the soul.
The Prophet (saw) warned:
“Whoever does not leave false speech and acting upon it, Allah has no need of him leaving his food and drink.”
[Sahih Bukhari 1903]
Ramazan is an opportunity.
But it is also a test of sincerity.
Note on Ashra Duas
These duas are not prescribed or specified in the original Hadith as Ashra Duas. They are general duas focused on mercy, forgiveness, and protection, all encouraged during Ramazan. You may recite them voluntarily, remembering that no specific wording or number is obligatory unless proven by an authentic source.
