Dua for Ramadan: 10 Best Duas Every Muslim Should Make Daily

Ramadan is the best time to move closer to Allah, nearer to Him in acts of obedience, fasting, and duas. The strongest method of moving closer to Him is by making dua for  Ramadan—i.e., during suhoor hours, iftar hours, and the last ten nights. They are sacred times, and your humble duas can extend peace, mercy, and forgiveness.

When fasting during Ramadan, don’t forget to lift your hands and speak to Allah. Make genuine duas, and He will accept all your duas.

Why Du’a for Ramadan Matters More Than Ever

Ramadan is not just a month of fasting. It’s a call from Heaven to soul-searching, to returning to Allah, and to repentance.

It has descended upon us through Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to:

“Three supplications are never turned down: a parent’s prayer, a fasting person’s du’a, and an oppressed person’s prayer.”

— (Tirmidhi 2526)

That is why Ramadan du’a is probably the most spiritually powerful thing you can do.

When your belly is growling but your heart is full — that’s when your du’a is strongest. Below are 10 strong du’as for Ramadan to bring you closer to Allah, one sincere prayer at a time.

1. Begin Everything with Bismillah

Start everything—eating, speaking, working, going out—by the beautiful words “Bismillah”. It says: “In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful.”

Arabic: بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ

Transliteration: Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem

This small and sacred dua is a reminder to mention the name of Allah in everything and everything that we do. It cleanses us, it guards us, and purifies our actions. It is a small thing—albeit richly rewarded, especially during Ramadan where every good act done is multiplied.

2. Du’a for Breaking Your Fast

After all these days of fasting, that first sip of water or taste of date is sweeter than sweet. Wait until you break the fast and recite this beautiful du’a:

Arabic: ذَهَبَ الظَّمَأُ وَابْتَلَّتِ الْعُرُوقُ وَثَبَتَ الْأَجْرُ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ

Transliteration: Dhahaba al-zama’ wa abtalat al-urooq wa thabata al-ajr in shaa Allah

Meaning: The thirst has departed and the reward has appeared, if Allah wills.

This short but sincere supplication is a demonstration of gratitude to Allah for His bounty, looking forward to the fasting challenge, and your desire to be rewarded. It turns an ordinary moment into a righteous moment—just short of haughtiness and pride.

3. Seek Forgiveness Daily (Istighfar)

Ramadan is the month of mercy, and mercy begins with returning to Allah. The most powerful duas of Ramadan perhaps are dua of forgiveness.

أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ الْعَظِيمَ

Astaghfirullah al-Adheem

Ask the forgiveness of Allah, the Great.

Say it after every salah, at bedtime, or during moments of relaxation. Develop the habit of saying this brief dua daily. Allah will listen—and forgive you..

4. The Most Important Du’a for Laylatul Qadr

We were also instructed in a very empowering dua by the Prophet ﷺ during Laylatul Qadr, Night of Power. It’s superior to a thousand months, and this short supplication is the key to forgiveness.

اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي

Allahumma innaka ‘Afuwwun tuhibbul ‘afwa fa’fu ‘anni

O Allah, You are Most Forgiving, and You love to forgive, so forgive me.

Recite it every night of the final 10 nights of Ramadan-especially the odd-numbered ones. Recite it from a pure, honest heart. This humble dua can cleanse years of disgust and start an entirely new holy life

5. Thank Allah After Every Meal

Don’t just eat and walk away. Every bite is a blessing, and gratitude is a form of worship. The Prophet ﷺ taught us a powerful dua for gratitude after meals:

 الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَطْعَمَنَا وَسَقَانَا وَجَعَلَنَا مِنَ الْمُسْلِمِينَ
Alhamdulillahil ladhi at’amana wa saqana wa ja’alana minal muslimeen
All praise is for Allah who fed us, gave us drink, and made us Muslims.

Say it after every meal. It’s a reminder that food, drink, and even faith are gifts. Thanking Allah keeps your heart humble and your blessings growing.

6. Remember Allah with Dhikr

Not everything Ramadan dua is long. Sometimes light words bear heavy weight. These four lines are gentle on the tongue but heavy on the scales:

سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ ، وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ ، وَلَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ ، وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ

SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah, La ilaha illallah, Allahu Akbar

Glory to Allah. All praise to Allah. None is worthy of worship but Allah. Allah is the Greatest.

Say them and say them all throughout your day—while you’re dashing from here to there, in the kitchen, behind the wheel, waiting. These small little dhikr words keep your tongue in line and your heart in rhythm at all times.

7. Pray for Your Parents’ Mercy

Your parents raised you — now you return the favor with supplication.

Arabic:

رَبِّ ارْحَمْهُمَا كَمَا رَبَّيَانِي صَغِيرًا

Transliteration: Rabbi irhamhuma kama rabbayani sagheera

Meaning: My Lord, grant us in the world goodness and in the hereafter goodness, and protect us from the torment of the fire.

This lovely parents’ du’a must make it into your Ramadan nighttime prayer.

8. Ask Allah for Both Worlds

This well-known protection du’a is perfect for your morning or evening du’a routine.

رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ

Transliteration: Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanah wa fil-akhirati hasanah wa qina ‘adhaban naar

Meaning: Our Lord, give us good in the world and the Hereafter, and save us from the Fire.

Don’t just pray for blessings. Pray for balance.

9. Strengthen Your Faith with Takbeer

Takbeer isn’t just for Eid — it’s a way to proclaim your belief and recharge your spirit.

Arabic:
اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ ، لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ ، وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ وَلِلَّهِ الْحَمْدُ
Transliteration: Allahu Akbar, La ilaha illallah, Allahu Akbar, wa lillahil hamd
Meaning: Allah is the Greatest, there is no deity but Allah, and all praise is for Him.

Use this du’a of strength when you need motivation or emotional power during Ramadan.

10. Eid Du’a – Ask for Acceptance

Eid follows Ramadan, but Eid is not necessarily a holiday in itself—Eid is a dua day of acceptance. We’ve fasted, prayed, given the entire month, and then we approach Allah and we beg Him to accept it all. The below stunning du’a was recited by the Prophet ﷺ and friends among themselves:

تَقَبَّلَ اللَّهُ مِنَّا وَمِنْكُمْ

Taqabbalallahu minna wa minkum

May Allah accept it from both of us.

Include it in your Eid greetings. Say it with your heart, not habit. Because success comes afterwards; after finishing Ramadan, it is for Allah to accept. That is success at its finest.

Final words

You don’t need to remember a lot of duas in Ramadan—just utter a couple of duas in sincerity. Ramadan isn’t fasting but returning to Allah with sincere du’a, dhikr, and thanksgiving.

Each quiet dua in prostration, each pre-iftar dua, and each quiet moment of remembrance is impactful. Brief Ramadan du’as such as Astaghfirullah, SubhanAllah, or Taqabbalallahu minna wa minkum are full of meaning if said in sincerity.

Make your kids hear them. Make your home resound with them. And as Ramadas go and come around, retain at least one du’a with you.

Which du’a will you recall after Ramadan?