Ramadan Duas: Sehri & Iftar Supplications (Arabic & Urdu)

The holy month of Ramadan is a journey of the soul, and at the heart of this journey is Dua (supplication). Our Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) taught us that the Dua made at the time of Iftar is never rejected. For the people of Faisalabad and beyond, these prayers are the spiritual bookends of our day—beginning with the intention to fast at the first mill siren and concluding with gratitude as the Maghrib Adhan echoes from the mosques.

On this page, we have compiled the most authentic and widely practiced duas for starting and breaking the fast. Every word has been cross-referenced with religious texts to ensure your spiritual peace of mind.

The Intention for Fasting (Sehri Dua)

In Islam, the validity of any act of worship depends on the Niyyah (intention). While the intention resides in the heart, articulating it helps focus the mind. You should make this intention during the pre-dawn hours before the “Sehri End” time noted on our Faisalabad calendar.

The Common Niyyah

This is the most traditionally recited Dua in Pakistan:

Arabic: وَبِصَوْمِ غَدٍ نَّوَيْتُ مِنْ شَهْرِ رَمَضَانَ

Transliteration: Wa bisawmi ghadin nawaitu min shahri Ramadan

Urdu Translation: اور میں نے ماہِ رمضان کے کل کے روزے کی نیت کی۔

English Meaning: “And I intend to keep the fast for tomorrow in the month of Ramadan.”

The Dua for Breaking the Fast (Iftar Dua)

The moment of Iftar is a time of immense blessing. It is Sunnah to break the fast with fresh dates, or water if dates are unavailable, and then recite the following supplication.

The Most Authentic Prophetic Dua

According to the Sahih Hadith in Sunan Abi Dawud (2357), the Prophet (ﷺ) used to say this after he had broken his fast:

Arabic: ذَهَبَ الظَّمَأُ وَابْتَلَّتِ الْعُرُوقُ وَثَبَتَ الأَجْرُ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ

Transliteration: Dhahaba adh-dhama’u, wabtallatil-‘urooq, wa thabatal-ajru in sha Allah

Urdu Translation: پیاس چلی گئی، رگیں تر ہو گئیں اور اللہ نے چاہا تو اجر ثابت ہو گیا۔

English Meaning: “The thirst is gone, the veins are moistened, and the reward is certain, if Allah wills.”

The Widely Recited Iftar Dua

This is the prayer most commonly taught in households across Faisalabad:

Arabic: اَللّٰهُمَّ اِنِّی لَکَ صُمْتُ وَبِکَ اٰمَنْتُ وَعَلَيْکَ تَوَکَّلْتُ وَعَلٰی رِزْقِکَ اَفْطَرْتُ

Transliteration: Allahumma inni laka sumtu, wa bika aamantu, wa ‘alayka tawakkaltu, wa ‘ala rizqika aftartu

Urdu Translation: اے اللہ! میں نے تیرے لیے روزہ رکھا اور تجھ پر ایمان لایا اور تجھ پر بھروسہ کیا اور تیرے ہی دیے ہوئے رزق سے روزہ کھولا۔

English Meaning: “O Allah! I fasted for You and I believe in You, and I put my trust in You, and I break my fast with Your sustenance.”

Duas for the Three Ashras (Stages of Ramadan)

Ramadan is divided into three parts, each consisting of ten days. Each Ashra has a specific focus: Mercy, Forgiveness, and Protection from Fire.

First Ashra: Rahmah (Mercy)

Days 1 to 10

Dua: رَّبِّ ٱغْفِرْ وَٱرْحَمْ وَأَنتَ خَيْرُ ٱلرَّٰحِمِينَ

Meaning: “My Lord! Forgive and have mercy, for You are the Best of those who show mercy.”

Second Ashra: Maghfirah (Forgiveness)

Days 11 to 20

Dua: اَسْتَغْفِرُ اللہَ رَبِّی مِنْ کُلِّ ذَنْبٍ وَّ اَتُوْبُ اِلَیْہِ

Meaning: “I ask forgiveness from Allah, my Lord, for every sin and I turn to Him.”

Third Ashra: Nijat (Protection from Hellfire)

Days 21 to 30

Dua: اَللَّهُمَّ أَجِرْنِي مِنَ النَّارِ

Meaning: “O Allah! Save me from the Fire.”

The Dua for Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power)

Among the odd nights of the last Ashra lies Laylatul Qadr, a night better than a thousand months. Our Mother Aisha (R.A) asked the Prophet (ﷺ) what she should say if she found the night. He instructed her to recite:

Arabic: اَللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي

Transliteration: Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibbul-‘afwa fa’fu ‘anni

Meaning: “O Allah, You are Forgiving and You love forgiveness, so forgive me.”

Practical Etiquette for Iftar in Faisalabad

Living in a bustling city like Faisalabad, we often find ourselves breaking fast at work, in a textile mill, or while commuting on Canal Road. Here are a few Sunnah tips:

1. Hasten to Iftar: Do not delay the Iftar once the Maghrib Adhan (or the siren) is confirmed.
2. The Power of Dates: Breaking the fast with dates is a scientifically proven way to restore blood sugar levels quickly.
3. Make Personal Dua: The moments between the Adhan and the actual meal are sacred. Ask Allah for your specific needs; this is a time of acceptance.

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