اللَّهُمَّ أَهِلَّهُ عَلَيْنَا بِالْأَمْنِ وَالْإِيمَانِ، وَالسَّلَامَةِ وَالْإِسْلَامِ، رَبِّي وَرَبُّكَ اللَّهُ
O Allah, begin it upon us with security and faith, and safety and Islam, my Lord and your Lord is Allah.
Allahumma ahillahu 'alayna bil-amni wal-imani, was-salamati wal-islami, Rabbi wa Rabbuk-Allah.
When to Read
This dua is recited when the new moon for the new month is sighted. It's a beautiful practice to welcome each new Islamic month with a supplication that encompasses so many blessings, setting a positive tone for the weeks ahead. Imagine seeing the crescent moon, a sign of Allah's creation, and turning to Him immediately with this profound prayer.
How to Read
Recite this dua upon sighting the new moon marking the beginning of a new Islamic month. It's a personal supplication, so raise your hands if you feel inclined, or recite it with heartfelt sincerity. The key is the intention and the seeking of Allah's blessings for the coming month.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a comprehensive request for well-being and spiritual strength. It asks Allah to grant us security (from fear and hardship), faith (to strengthen our connection with Him), safety (from physical harm and illness), and Islam (to live our lives according to His guidance). It beautifully acknowledges Allah as the Lord of both the reciter and the moon itself, a sign of His omnipresence and control over all creation.
Source & Authentication
When the Prophet ﷺ saw the crescent moon, he would say: اللَّهُمَّ أَهِلَّهُ عَلَيْنَا بِالْأَمْنِ وَالْإِيمَانِ، وَالسَّلَامَةِ وَالْإِسْلَامِ، رَبِّي وَرَبُّكَ اللَّهُ (Allahumma ahillahu 'alayna bil-amni wal-imani, was-salamati wal-islami, Rabbi wa Rabbuk-Allah). - Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3451. The hadith is classified as Hasan by many scholars.