اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ هَذَا الْيَوْمِ فَتْحَهُ وَنَصْرَهُ وَنُورَهُ وَبَرَكَتَهُ وَهُدَاهُ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ هَذَا الْيَوْمِ وَشَرِّ مَا بَعْدَهُ
O Allah, I ask You for the good of this day: its victory, its help, its light, its blessings, and its guidance. And I seek refuge in You from the evil of this day and the evil of what comes after it.
Allahumma inni as'aluka khayra hadha al-yawm, fat-hahu wa nasrahu wa noorahu wa barakatahu wa hudahu, wa a'udhu bika min sharri hadha al-yawm wa sharri ma ba'dahu.
When to Read
This dua is particularly relevant to recite on the morning of Eid ul-Fitr, after completing the month of Ramadan. It's a beautiful way to begin the day of celebration, acknowledging Allah's blessings and seeking His protection as you step into this new phase. You can recite it after Fajr prayer or as you prepare to go out for the Eid prayer.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a hopeful heart. Raise your hands as you would for other supplications. Focus on the meaning of the words: acknowledging the potential good in the day and seeking Allah's protection from any harm. It's a personal conversation with your Creator, expressing gratitude for the completion of Ramadan and seeking blessings for the coming times.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua upon waking up or at the beginning of an important day is a Sunnah practice, taught by our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It encompasses seeking the best of the day – its successes, its divine assistance, its inner illumination, its abundant blessings, and its clear guidance. Simultaneously, it demonstrates humility and reliance on Allah by seeking His refuge from any potential evil or negative consequences of the day, or any future troubles. It sets a positive and protected tone for your Eid celebration.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas that the Prophet ﷺ said: 'Do not preempt Ramadan (by fasting before it starts) or break (the fast) after it, but two days before it, and two days after it, are not days of prohibition. (When you enter a new day) say: Allahumma inni as'aluka khayra hadha al-yawm, fat-hahu wa nasrahu wa noorahu wa barakatahu wa hudahu, wa a'udhu bika min sharri hadha al-yawm wa sharri ma ba'dahu.' (When you enter a new morning) say: 'O Allah, I ask You for the good of this day: its victory, its help, its light, its blessings, and its guidance. And I seek refuge in You from the evil of this day and the evil of what comes after it.'