Sahur and Iftar are essential parts of fast in the month of Ramadan. These are times for fast when people eat drink and pray in these times. Allah Almighty accepts supplications in these times. People also like to memorize Roza Ki Dua, specially Sehr and Iftar.

What is Sahur/saher?

Sahur is the time before the azan of Fajr. Muslims eat and drink at this time because they have to remain without food until iftar. People should quit eating and drinking about 10/15 minutes before the azaan of Fajr.

What is Iftar?

Iftar is the time after the Maghrib azaan. At maghrib at a specific time, Muslims open their fast. Mostly they start eating with dates, then eat and drink freely till sahur.

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Roza Ki Dua/Dua for keeping Fast (Sehri ki Dua

Transliteration

Wabisowmi ghadan navaytu min shahri ramadan.

Translation

I plan to keep the fast for the month of Ramadan.

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Roza Ki Dua/Dua for breaking a Fast(aftari ki dua)

Transliteration

 Allahummah in-ni laka sumtu wabika ahmantu wa alaika tawakkalto wa ala rizqika aftartho.

Translation

O, Allah! I keep fast for you, and I believe in you, and I put my belief in You, and I break my fast with your subsistence.

Supplication for seeing the moon (Chand dekhne ki dua)

Reference

Tirmidi(3451).

Transliteration

Allahummah ahillaho alayna bilamni wal-eeman, wa-salamati wal Islam, Rabbi wa RabbukAllah.

Translation

O Allah, let this moon-rise on us with peace and faith, with security and Islam. (O, moon!) Your and my Rubb is Allah.

Supplications/Roza Ki Dua for 1st,2nd and 3rd Ashra

Pehla Ashra (Days of Mercy)

The first Ashra of Ramadan s started from the first-day moon is sighted, and ends after ten days. It denotes “Mercy” and is known as “an Ashra of mercy.” These days Allah Almighty grants Muslims special blessings and mercy. Muslims ask Allah for forgiveness and special mercy. So they keep doing different duas. Accordingly, Roza Ki Dua includes three ashra Duas.

Dua of Ist Ashra

Transliteration

Rabigh fir warham wa anta kairur rahimeen.

Translation

O! My Allah forgives and have mercy, and You are the best of Merciful.

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Dosra Ashra(Days of Forgiveness)

The second Ashra of Ramadan consists of 11^th Ramadan to 20^th Ramadan. This Ashra is known as the “Ashra of forgiveness.” During these ten days, Muslims recite special Dua to seek forgiveness. They regret all their sins from Almighty Allah. Muslims must follow all other duas and prayers in second ashra other than specific prayers.

Dua of 2nd Ashra

Transliteration

Astaghfirullah Rabbi min kulle zanbin wa aatuboo ilaiyhe.

Translation

I seek forgiveness from Allah, my Lord, from every sin I committed.

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Teesra Ashra (Days of Seeking Refuge)

Third Ashra starts from 21^st  to 29^th or 30^th of Ramdan. This ashra is known as ashra of “nijaaht or freedom from hell”. This is an important and crucial ashra for Muslims. “The Night of Power” also known as “Laylatul qadar ” also falls in todd days of this Bashar. That night is an excellent time to ask for forgiveness and Mercy from Allah the almighty. Muslims recite these supplications to seek protection from hellfire.

Dua of 3rd Ashra 1

Transliteration

Allahumah innaka afuwunn tuhibbul afwa fahfu hanha.

Translation

O, Allah! Verily You are most forgiving. You love to forgive, therefore forgive me.

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Dua of 3rd Ashra 2

Transliteration

Allahummah ajjirna minan naar. 

Translation

O, Allah, Protect me from hellfire.

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Importance of Duas for Ashras in Ramadan

These Duas reward us with three basic needs of a Muslim which are:

• Mercy
• Forgiveness
• Freedom from the fire of hell

Whole month Ramzan is blessed with countless rewards for Muslims. We must explore all these and ask from Allah as much as we want.