اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللَّهُمَّ أَهِلَّهُ عَلَيْنَا بِالْأَمْنِ وَالْإِيمَانِ، وَالسَّلَامَةِ وَالْإِسْلَامِ، وَالتَّوْفِيقِ لِمَا تُحِبُّ وَتَرْضَى، رَبِّي وَرَبُّكَ اللَّهُ
Allah is the Greatest. O Allah, let it appear upon us with security and faith, with safety and Islam, and with success in following what You love and approve. My Lord and your Lord is Allah.
Allahu Akbar. Allahumma ahillahu 'alayna bil-amni wal-imani, was-salamati wal-islami, wat-tawfiqi lima tuhibbu wa tardha. Rabbi wa rabbukal-lah.
When to Read
This dua is recited upon sighting the new crescent moon, marking the beginning of a new Islamic month. It's a beautiful moment of reflection and supplication, connecting us to the rhythm of the lunar calendar that governs our worship and traditions, like Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr.
How to Read
This supplication should be recited with sincerity and contemplation upon first seeing the crescent moon. It's a moment to acknowledge Allah's greatness and to seek His blessings for the coming month. Raising hands is not explicitly mentioned for this dua, but it's a general etiquette for supplication when appropriate.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a comprehensive request for a blessed month. It asks for peace and security ('al-amni'), faith ('wal-imani'), well-being ('was-salamati'), and adherence to Islam ('wal-islami'). It also seeks divine guidance and success ('wat-tawfiqi') in fulfilling Allah's commands and desires. The acknowledgment that 'My Lord and your Lord is Allah' affirms the oneness of the Creator and His dominion over all.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Talhah ibn Ubaydillah that the Prophet ﷺ, when he saw the crescent moon, used to say: Allah is the Greatest. O Allah, let it appear upon us with security and faith, with safety and Islam, and with success in following what You love and approve. My Lord and your Lord is Allah. (Hasan) [Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3451]