Ramadan Duas

Maximise your worship and hold tight to Allah’s (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) blessings

As the holy month of Ramadan comes to its final stretch, Muslims around the world focus on the last 10 nights of Ramadan, a period of intense worship, prayer, and spiritual reflection. It is during this time that the Qur’an was revealed to the Prophet (ﷺ) on Laylatul Qadr, and though we don’t know exactly which day in these last 10 nights of Ramadan our Holy Scripture was revealed, we do know that each of these nights brings immense rewards.

The Prophet (ﷺ) was known to pay special devotion to Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) during the last 10 nights of Ramadan, his most beloved wife Aisha (رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهَا) noting, “Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) used to exert himself in devotion during the last ten nights to a greater extent than at any other time." [Muslim] - This is, without doubt, a special time and we should all follow our beloved Prophet’s (ﷺ) example, entering these last 10 nights of Ramadan with a renewed sense of commitment and fierce devotion.

We can make the most of the last 10 nights of Ramadan and show our devotion by exerting ourselves to perform as many good deeds as possible; reciting the Qur’an, praying during the night, giving charity and making dua. Our supplications during the last 10 nights of Ramadan are exceptionally special. The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Dua is the essence of worship.” [Tirmidhi] and in these last 10 nights of Ramadan Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) generously multiplies the blessings you receive for your worship.

To help you maximise your worship and embrace all the blessings Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) has laid out for us, we have compiled a list of some of the best duas for the last 10 nights of Ramadan. These duas for the last 10 nights of Ramadan will be sure to maximise the impact of your supplications and close out the blessed month in the most beautiful way.

Maximise your worship

Dua for the Night of Power (Laylatul Qadr)

This dua should be recited on Laylatul Qadr, so it is the best dua for the last 10 nights of Ramadan. Recite this dua every night, as much as you can, over these last 10 nights of Ramadan to receive Allah’s (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) mercy.

الْلَّهُمَّ اِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي

Allaahumma innaka ‘afuwwun, tuhibb al-‘afwa, fa’fu ‘anni

“O Allah, You are the Most forgiving, and You love to forgive, so forgive me.” (Tirmidhi)

Dua for protection

Asking for Allah’s (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) protection during Ramadan is important, and in doing so we can seek protection from hellfire.

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ رِضَاكَ وَالجَنَّةَ ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ سَخَطِكَ وَالنَّارِ

Allaahumma innee as-aluka Ridaaka wal Jannah wa a’audhu’bika min sakhatika wan-naar

O Allah, I ask of Your pleasure and for Paradise, and I seek refuge from Your displeasure and from the Hellfire. (Ibn Majah)

Dua for after breaking your fast (Iftar)

You can recite this dua throughout the last 10 nights of Ramadan once you have broken your fast in the evenings to give thanks to Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) and seek His blessings.

‏‏ ذَهَبَ الظَّمَأُ وَابْتَلَّتِ الْعُرُوقُ وَثَبَتَ الأَجْرُ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ

Dhahabaz Zama’u wab tal latil uruqoo wa thabbatal ajru inshaAllah

Thirst has gone, the arteries are moist, and the reward is sure, if Allah wills. (Abi Dawud)

Dua for guidance and Piety during the last 10 nights of Ramadan

During the last 10 nights of Ramadan, Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) is especially close to us and accepts our duas with contentment for our striving towards Him, so what better time could there be to ask for guidance!

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الهُدَى وَ التُّقَى وَ العَفَافَ وَ الغِنَى

Allāhumma Innī As’aluka al-Hudā Wat-Tuqā Wal-Afāfa Wal-Ghinā

O Allah, I ask You for guidance andpiety, and abstinence (from the unlawful) and modesty, and contentment and sufficiency. (Muslim)

Receive Allah's blessing

Dua for direction - staying on the straight path in Ramadan

In the last 10 nights of Ramadan, we should renew our intentions and ask Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) to guide us on the way forward so that we can continue to be good and just.

اللَّهُمَّ اهْدِني ، وسَدِّدْنِي

Allaahummah-dinee wa sadd-dadnee

O Allah! Direct me to the Right Path and make me adhere to the Straight Path. (Muslim)

Dua for wisdom and knowledge during Ramadan

Reciting a dua for wisdom throughout the last 10 nights of Ramadan is a wonderful way to ask the Almighty for the knowledge we need to be faithful to Islam and protect our brothers and sisters in humanity.

اللَّهُمَّ انْفَعْنِي بِمَا عَلَّمْتَنِي وَ عَلِّمْنِي مَا يَنْفَعُنِي وَ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا

Allaahum-manfa’nee bimā ‘allamtanee wa ‘allimnee mā yanfa’unee wa zidnee ilmā

O Allah, benefit me with what You have taught me, and teach me that which will benefit me, and increase me in knowledge. (Tirmidhi)

Dua for your parents

Our parents are some of the most important people in our lives and we should dedicate time to make dua for them during these last 10 nights of Ramadan. Share Allah’s (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) blessings with those who raised you!

رَّبِّ ارْحَمْهُمَا كَمَا رَبَّيَانِي صَغِيرًا

Rabbi irhamhuma kama rabbayani sagheera

My Lord, have mercy upon them (parents) as they brought me up [when i was] small. (Surah Al-Isra -17:24)

Help those in need

Dua for the deceased

Something special that we can do our loved ones who have passed away is make dua for them. Over the last 10 nights of Ramadan, our duas for the deceased will provide them with blessings in Jannah.

اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لَهُ الَّلهُمَّ ثَبِّتْهُ

Allaahum-maghfir lahu Allaahumma thabbithu

O Allah, forgive him. O Allah, strengthen him. (Abi Dawud)

Dua for health

Make a dua for good health in the last 10 days of Ramadan to keep yourselves safe and make a donation to Penny Appeal to help protect our brothers and sisters.

اللّهُـمَّ عافِـني في بَدَنـي ، اللّهُـمَّ عافِـني في سَمْـعي ، اللّهُـمَّ عافِـني في بَصَـري ، لا إلهَ إلاّ أَنْـتَ. اللّهُـمَّ إِنّـي أَعـوذُبِكَ مِنَ الْكُـفر ، وَالفَـقْر ، وَأَعـوذُبِكَ مِنْ عَذابِ القَـبْر ، لا إلهَ إلاّ أَنْـتَ

Allaahumma 'aafinee fee badanee, Allaahumma 'aafinee fee sam'ee, Allaahumma 'aafinee fee basaree, laa 'ilaaha 'illaa 'Anta. Allaahumma 'innee 'a'oothu bika minal-kufri, walfaqri, wa 'a'oothu bika min 'adhaabil-qabri, laa 'ilaaha 'illaa 'Anta.

O Allah, make me healthy in my body. O Allah, preserve for me my hearing. O Allah, preserve for me my sight. There is none worthy of worship but You . O Allah , I seek refuge in You from disbelief and poverty and I seek refuge in You from the punishment of the grave . There is none worthy of worship but You. (Abi Dawud)

Dua for calamity

With various diseases bringing great suffering to millions of people in the world, we place our lives in the Hands of Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) almighty and make dua for our safety, asking Him to rid us of our afflictions.

إِنَّا لِلهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ ، اللَّهُمَّ أْجُرْنِي فِي مُصِيبَتِي ، وَاخْلُفْ لِي خَيْرًا مِنْهَا

innaa lillaahi wa innaa ilayhi raaji‛oon, allaahumma’ jurnee fee muṣeebatee, wakhluf lee khayran minhaa

To Allah we belong and unto Him is our return. O Allah, recompense me for my affliction and replace it for me with something better. (Surah Al-Baqarah - 2:156)

We hope that our list of some of the best duas for the last 10 nights of Ramadan helps you find Allah’s (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) pleasure and joyously bring in Eid with family and friends. May Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) accept all your duas and grant you the immeasurable blessings in this life and the next – Ameen.