Sehri Intention Dua (Wa Bisawmi Ghadin)
Intending tomorrow’s fast at sehri
Also searched as: sehri ki dua • roza rakhne ki dua • sehri niyyat • suhoor dua
Arabic
وَبِصَوْمِ غَدٍ نَوَيْتُ مِنْ شَهْرِ رَمَضَانَ
Transliteration
Wa bisawmi ghadin nawaytu min shahri Ramadan.
Meaning
And I intend to fast tomorrow in the month of Ramadan.
Reference
Widely circulated wording (intention resides in the heart)
When to recite
At sehri, before dawn • Once nightly
Virtue
The intention lives in the heart — waking for sehri itself is resolve. This circulated wording is said as a reminder; scholars note its chain is weak and the heart’s resolve is the real niyyah.
Sources & review
Widely circulated wording (intention resides in the heart)
Scholarly compilation • Grade: Scholarly compilation • 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 Sehri Intention Dua (Wa Bisawmi Ghadin)?
At sehri, before dawn. Repeat: Once nightly.
What is the virtue of Sehri Intention Dua (Wa Bisawmi Ghadin)?
The intention lives in the heart — waking for sehri itself is resolve. This circulated wording is said as a reminder; scholars note its chain is weak and the heart’s resolve is the real niyyah.
Where is Sehri Intention Dua (Wa Bisawmi Ghadin) from?
Source: Widely circulated wording (intention resides in the heart). Grade: Scholarly compilation. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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