اللَّهُمَّ أَهِلَّهُ عَلَيْنَا بِالأَمْنِ وَالإِيمَانِ، وَالسَّلامَةِ وَالإِسْلامِ، رَبِّي وَرَبُّكَ اللَّهُ، هِلالُ رُشْدٍ وَخَيْرٍ
O Allah, let this crescent moon appear upon us with security and faith, safety and Islam. My Lord and your Lord is Allah. This is a crescent of guidance and goodness.
Allahumma ahillahu 'alayna bil-amni wal-imani, was-salamati wal-islami, Rabbi wa Rabbukallah, hilalu rushdin wa khairin.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is specifically for the sighting of the new moon that marks the beginning of Ramadan. Recite it as soon as you see the crescent moon, or when you hear that it has been sighted. It's a powerful way to usher in the blessed month, setting a spiritual tone from the very first moment.
How to Read
This supplication is recited upon sighting the new moon. Focus on the sincerity of your intention, seeking Allah's blessings for the month ahead. Raising your hands is permissible, though not strictly required for this particular dua. Understand the meaning of the words as you recite them, internalizing the request for security, faith, safety, and Islam.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua upon seeing the Ramadan moon is a Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It is a practice that connects us to the divine announcement of a new cycle of worship and spiritual growth. By invoking Allah's name and asking for security, faith, safety, and Islam, we are asking for the very foundations of a blessed and accepted Ramadan. It sets a positive intention for the entire month, reminding us of our purpose and reliance on Allah.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, when he saw the crescent moon, used to say: "Allahumma ahillahu 'alayna bil-amni wal-imani, was-salamati wal-islami, Rabbi wa Rabbukallah, hilalu rushdin wa khairin." (O Allah, let this crescent moon appear upon us with security and faith, safety and Islam. My Lord and your Lord is Allah. This is a crescent of guidance and goodness.)