اللَّهُمَّ أَهِلَّهُ عَلَيْنَا بِالأَمْنِ وَالإِيمَانِ، وَالسَّلامَةِ وَالإِسْلامِ، رَبِّي وَرَبُّكَ اللَّهُ، هِلالُ رُشْدٍ وَخَيْرٍ.
O Allah, let this moon be sighted over 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 Rabbukallahu, hilalu rushdin wa khairin.
When to Read
This dua is traditionally recited upon sighting the new moon, marking the beginning of a new Islamic month. It’s a beautiful way to begin any month, whether it’s the sacred months like Muharram or Dhul Hijjah, or any other month, as it embodies seeking Allah’s blessings for security, faith, and well-being for the coming period.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and contemplation as you witness the new moon. It's a personal supplication, reflecting our reliance on Allah (SWT) and our hope for a blessed month ahead. There's no specific number of times to recite it, but repeating it with focus can enhance its impact.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua upon sighting the new moon signifies our conscious remembrance of Allah (SWT) at the turn of each month. It's an act of seeking Allah’s protection and guidance, asking Him to bless us with spiritual strength (iman), physical safety (salamah), and steadfastness in Islam. By acknowledging Allah as both our Lord and the Lord of the moon, we affirm our Tawhid (Oneness of Allah) and our connection to His creation. It sets a positive and spiritually charged tone for the month, reminding us of the continuous cycle of new beginnings Allah grants us.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to teach his companions, when the new moon was sighted, to say: Allahumma ahillahu 'alayna bil-amni wal-imani, was-salamati wal-islami, Rabbi wa Rabbukallahu, hilalu rushdin wa khairin. (O Allah, let this moon be sighted over us with security and faith, safety and Islam. My Lord and your Lord is Allah. This is a crescent of guidance and goodness.)