اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللَّهُمَّ أَهِلَّهُ عَلَيْنَا بِالْأَمْنِ وَالْإِيمَانِ، وَالسَّلَامَةِ وَالْإِسْلَامِ، وَالتَّوْفِيقِ لِمَا تُحِبُّ رَبَّنَا وَتَرْضَى، رَبُّنَا وَرَبُّكَ اللَّهُ
Allah is the Greatest. O Allah, let this moon rise upon us with security and faith, with safety and Islam, and with success in what our Lord loves and what pleases You. Our Lord and your Lord is Allah.
Allahu Akbar. Allahumma ahillahu 'alayna bil-amni wal-imani, was-salamati wal-islami, wat-tawfeeqi lima tuhibbu Rabbana wa tardha. Rabbuna wa Rabbukallahu.
When to Read
This dua is recommended to be recited upon sighting the new moon, marking the beginning of a new lunar month. It's a beautiful moment to pause and acknowledge Allah's power over the passage of time and the celestial bodies.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and reflection when you first see the new moon. It's a personal supplication, so say it with your hands raised, if possible, facing the direction of the moon, and with a heart full of gratitude for another month granted by Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua upon sighting the new moon is a Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It serves as a powerful reminder of Allah's dominion over the universe and the cycles of time. It allows us to connect our daily lives to the grander signs of our Creator, seeking His blessings, security, and guidance for the month ahead.
Source & Authentication
When the Prophet ﷺ saw the new crescent moon, he would say: Allah is the Greatest. O Allah, let this moon rise upon us with security and faith, with safety and Islam, and with success in what our Lord loves and what pleases You. Our Lord and your Lord is Allah. (Sahih Muslim 1083; also recorded in Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3451, though the wording in Tirmidhi slightly varies and is considered Hasan)