Dua & Prayer at an Eclipse
Eclipses met with prayer, charity and remembrance — not superstition
Also searched as: grahan ki dua • eclipse prayer dua • suraj chand grahan
Arabic
إِنَّ الشَّمْسَ وَالْقَمَرَ آيَتَانِ مِنْ آيَاتِ اللَّهِ، فَإِذَا رَأَيْتُمْ ذَلِكَ فَادْعُوا اللَّهَ وَكَبِّرُوا وَتَصَدَّقُوا وَصَلُّوا
Transliteration
Inna ash-shamsa wal-qamara ayatani min ayatillah. Fa-idha raaytum dhalika fad ullaha wa kabbiru wa tasaddaqu wa sallu.
Meaning
The sun and moon are two signs of Allah. When you see that, call on Allah, proclaim greatness, give charity and pray.
Reference
Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim
When to recite
Solar or lunar eclipse • Throughout the eclipse
Virtue
Eclipses are signs, not omens of births or deaths — lengthened prayer plus charity till it clears.
Sources & review
Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim
Prophetic dua • Narrated by Aishah • Grade: Sahih • Learn personal details from a qualified teacher; minor school differences exist.
Educational content — not a fatwa. See methodology and disclaimer.
Reviewed • 2026-01-01Our methodology
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When should I recite Dua & Prayer at an Eclipse?
Solar or lunar eclipse. Repeat: Throughout the eclipse.
What is the virtue of Dua & Prayer at an Eclipse?
Eclipses are signs, not omens of births or deaths — lengthened prayer plus charity till it clears.
Where is Dua & Prayer at an Eclipse from?
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim (narrated by Aishah). Grade: Sahih. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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