اللَّهُمَّ أَدْخِلْهُ عَلَيْنَا بِالأَمْنِ وَالإِيمَانِ، وَالسَّلاَمَةِ وَالإِسْلاَمِ، وَبِالتَّوْفِيقِ لِمَا تُحِبُّ وَتَرْضَى
O Allah, let this [new year] enter upon us with security and faith, and with safety and Islam, and with success in what You love and what You approve.
Allahumma adkhilhu 'alayna bil-amni wal-imani, was-salamati wal-islami, wa bit-tawfiqi lima tuhibbu wa tardha.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recommended to be recited at the advent of the new Hijri year, specifically on the night of the 1st of Muharram, or at the beginning of the day. It’s a moment of reflection and a chance to ask Allah for blessings as we embark on a new chapter. Imagine the feeling as the last moments of the old year fade and the new one begins – that’s the perfect time to turn to your Lord with this supplication.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a hopeful heart. Face the Qiblah if possible, raise your hands, and humbly ask Allah. It’s a personal supplication, so understand its meaning and let it resonate within you. Focus on the words asking for security, faith, safety, Islam, and divine success in pleasing Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates our core desires for a blessed year. It asks for inner peace ('security and faith'), physical and spiritual well-being ('safety and Islam'), and most importantly, divine guidance and assistance to live a life pleasing to Allah ('success in what You love and You approve'). By making this dua, we align our intentions for the new year with the pleasure of our Creator, seeking His help in all our endeavors. The narration is considered Hasan, meaning it is a reliable form of supplication that we can implement.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us specific duas for various occasions, and while there isn't a single, universally agreed-upon dua specifically for the start of Muharram attributed to him in the Sahih collections, scholars have derived beautiful supplications from the Sunnah. This dua, narrated by At-Tabarani, is widely adopted by many scholars and communities as a fitting prayer for the new Hijri year. Its wording reflects the essence of seeking goodness and divine favor, which is central to Islamic teachings. The scholars who graded it Hasan indicate its authenticity and the permissibility of its use.