Dua on Sighting the New Moon
At the start of Ramadan or any lunar month
Also searched as: chand dekhne ki dua • ramadan moon dua
Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ أَهِلَّهُ عَلَيْنَا بِالْيُمْنِ وَالْإِيمَانِ وَالسَّلَامَةِ وَالْإِسْلَامِ رَبِّي وَرَبُّكَ اللَّهُ
Transliteration
Allahumma ahillahu alayna bil-yumni wal-iman, was-salamati wal-islam. Rabbi wa Rabbukallah.
Meaning
O Allah, bring it over us with blessing, faith, safety and Islam. My Lord and your Lord is Allah.
Reference
Sunan al-Tirmidhi
When to recite
On sighting the crescent • Once
Virtue
Greets the new month with the four things that make it blessed: faith, safety, Islam and divine ease.
Sources & review
Sunan al-Tirmidhi
Prophetic dua • Narrated by Talhah ibn Ubaydullah • Grade: Hasan • 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 on Sighting the New Moon?
On sighting the crescent. Recite it once.
What is the virtue of Dua on Sighting the New Moon?
Greets the new month with the four things that make it blessed: faith, safety, Islam and divine ease.
Where is Dua on Sighting the New Moon from?
Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhi (narrated by Talhah ibn Ubaydullah). Grade: Hasan. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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