رَمَضَانُ الْمُبَارَكُ
Ramadan Pocket Guide
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Essential Duas
Suhur — Niyyah for Fasting
وَبِصَوْمِ غَدٍ نَوَيْتُ مِنْ شَهْرِ رَمَضَانَ
I intend to fast tomorrow for the month of Ramadan.
Iftar — Breaking the Fast
اَللّٰهُمَّ لَكَ صُمْتُ وَبِكَ اٰمَنْتُ وَعَلَيْكَ تَوَكَّلْتُ وَعَلٰى رِزْقِكَ اَفْطَرْتُ
O Allah, for You I have fasted, in You I believe, upon You I rely, and with Your sustenance I break my fast.
Dua for Laylat al-Qadr
اَللّٰهُمَّ اِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّيْ
O Allah, You are the Pardoner and You love to pardon, so pardon me.
Practical Fasting Tips
Eat Suhur (pre-dawn meal) as it contains blessings — do not skip it
Do not eat excessively at Suhur or Iftar; the enjoyment of fast lies in bearing hunger and thirst
Break your fast with dates or water, following the Sunnah
Avoid excessive sleeping during the day — a fasting person should stay awake to feel hunger and earn greater reward
Guard your tongue from backbiting, lying, and argumentation — the Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam) said if someone provokes you while fasting, say 'I am fasting'
Increase Quran recitation, Salawat upon the Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam), and Dhikr throughout the day
Give charity generously — the Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam) was the most generous in Ramadan
Perform Taraweeh prayer (20 Rak'at) every night — it is Sunnat-ul-Mu'akkadah
Days 1–10
Days of Mercy
رَحْمَة
Days 11–20
Days of Forgiveness
مَغْفِرَة
Days 21–30
Freedom from Fire
عِتْق مِنَ النَّار
30 Days of Ramadan — Daily Hadith & Tips
| Day | Hadith | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | On the first night of Ramadan, the portals of the skies and Paradise are opened which remain open until the last night.... | Shu'ab-ul-Iman, Hadith 3635 |
| 2 | Fasting is the door of worship. | Al-Jami'-us-Saghir, Hadith 2415 |
| 3 | When the month of Ramadan begins, the gates of Heaven are opened, the gates of Hell are closed and the devils are chaine... | Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 1899 |
| 4 | Whoever fasts Ramadan with faith and seeking reward, his previous sins will be forgiven. | Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 38 |
| 5 | Fast; you will get healthy. | Ad-Dur-rul-Manshur, vol. 1, p. 440 |
| 6 | Allah said: Every deed of the son of Adam is for himself except fasting — it is for Me and I shall reward it. | Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 1904 |
| 7 | The one reciting Salat upon me the most will be the closest to me on the Day of Judgement. | Jami' Tirmidhi, Hadith 484 |
| 8 | The best worship is the one that involves more hardship. | Kashf-ul-Khifa, vol. 1, Hadith 459 |
| 9 | Whoever gives Iftar to a fasting person will earn the same reward as the fasting person without the fasting person's rew... | Jami' Tirmidhi, Hadith 807 |
| 10 | The first ten days of Ramadan are mercy, the middle ten days are forgiveness, and the last ten days are freedom from the... | Sahih Ibn Khuzaymah, Hadith 1887 |
| 11 | When a servant of Allah fasts a day for the sake of Allah, He distances his face from the Fire by a distance of seventy... | Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 1894 |
| 12 | This month (Ramadan) is called Ramadan because it burns sins. | Kanz-ul-Ummal, vol. 8, p. 217 |
| 13 | The fish in the seas ask for forgiveness for the one who fasts until the time of Iftar. | Attarghib Wattarhib, vol. 2, Hadith 6 |
| 14 | The sleep of a fasting person is worship, his silence is Tasbih, his prayers are answered, and his good deeds are multip... | Shu'ab-ul-Iman, al-Bayhaqi |
| 15 | Allah said: He leaves his food, drink and desires for My sake. Fasting is for Me and I shall reward for it. | Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 1904 |
| Day | Hadith | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Whoever does not give up lying and acting upon lies, Allah has no need of his giving up food and drink. | Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 1903 |
| 17 | The month of Ramadan, in which was sent down the Quran — the guidance for mankind, the direction and the clear criteria... | Surah al-Baqarah, Verse 185 |
| 18 | Recite the Quran, for it will come as an intercessor for its companions on the Day of Judgement. | Sahih Muslim, Hadith 804 |
| 19 | Charity does not decrease wealth. Allah raises one who forgives, and Allah elevates one who is humble for His sake. | Sahih Muslim, Hadith 2588 |
| 20 | Value five things before five: your youth before old age, your health before illness, your wealth before deprivation, yo... | Al-Mustadrak, Hadith 7912 |
| 21* | Search for Laylat al-Qadr in the odd nights of the last ten days of Ramadan. | Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 2017 |
| 22 | When the last ten days of Ramadan began, the Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam) would tighten his waist belt (work ha... | Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 2024 |
| 23* | Whoever stands in prayer on Laylat al-Qadr with faith and seeking reward, his previous sins will be forgiven. | Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 2014 |
| 24 | The one repenting of sin is like the one who has not committed the sin at all. | Sunan Ibn Majah, Hadith 425 |
| 25* | Whoever recites Salat upon me a thousand times daily shall not die until he sees his place in Heaven. | Attarghib Wattarhib, vol. 2, Hadith 22 |
| 26 | Whoever loves Masjid, Allah loves him. | Mu'jam Awsat, Hadith 2379 |
| 27* | Laylat al-Qadr is better than a thousand months. Therein descend the angels and Jibril by the commandment of their Lord... | Surah al-Qadr, Verses 3-5 |
| 28 | Whoever stood (to offer Salah) in the nights of Eid in order to earn reward, his heart will not die on the day when hear... | Sunan Ibn Majah, Hadith 1782 |
| 29* | The one spending the nights of the two Eids worshipping Allah, Heaven becomes obligatory for him. | Attarghib Wattarhib, vol. 2, Hadith 2 |
| 30 | On the morning of Eid, Allah sends His angels to every city where they call out: O Ummah of Muhammad! Come to the court... | Attarghib Wattarhib, vol. 2, Hadith 23 |
* Odd nights — seek Laylat al-Qadr
The Last Ten Nights & Laylat al-Qadrلَيْلَةُ الْقَدْرِ
Laylat al-Qadr is an extremely blessed and sacred night. It is called Laylat al-Qadr because the commandments of the whole year are recorded in this night. The worship performed in this night has immense excellence — better than a thousand months (more than 83 years and 4 months). Angels descend in such great numbers that the earth is crowded with them. Each and every moment of this blessed night is full of peace that remains till dawn. Allah has granted this glorious night only to the Ummah of His Beloved Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam).
Search for Laylat al-Qadr in the odd nights of the last ten days (21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, 29th)
The Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam) would tighten his belt, pray all night, and wake his family during the last ten days
Perform I'tikaf (spiritual retreat) in the Masjid during the last ten days if possible
Recite the dua taught by the Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam): 'O Allah, You are the Pardoner and You love to pardon, so pardon me'
Increase Quran recitation, Salawat, Istighfar, and voluntary prayers throughout the night
Eid ul-Fitr — The Festival of Breaking the Fastعِيْدُ الْفِطْرِ
The blessed night of Eid ul-Fitr is referred to as Laylat al-Jaizah (the Night of Reward). On the morning of Eid, Allah sends His angels to every city where they stand at the end of every street and call out to the Ummah of Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam) to come to the court of their Beneficent Lord. Allah forgives those who gather for the Eid prayer and grants whatever they ask for concerning their Hereafter.
Eid Checklist
Pray throughout the night of Eid — one whose heart is alive on this night will not die when hearts die
Pay Sadaqat al-Fitr before the Eid prayer
Eat an odd number of dates before going to the Eid prayer
Recite Takbir on the way to the Eid prayer grounds
Take a different route going to and returning from the Eid prayer
Celebrate with gratitude, not extravagance — avoid wastefulness
Daily Dua Quick Reference
وَبِصَوْمِ غَدٍ نَوَيْتُ مِنْ شَهْرِ رَمَضَانَ
I intend to fast tomorrow for the month of Ramadan.
اَللّٰهُمَّ اِنِّيْ اَسْئَلُكَ بِرَحْمَتِكَ الَّتِيْ وَسِعَتْ كُلَّ شَيْءٍ اَنْ تَغْفِرَ لِيْ
O Allah, I ask You by Your mercy which encompasses all things, to forgive me.
رَبَّنَآ اٰتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَّفِي الْاٰخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَّقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ
Our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and save us from the torment of the Fire.
اَللّٰهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِيْ ذَنْبِيْ كُلَّهٗ دِقَّهٗ وَجِلَّهٗ وَاَوَّلَهٗ وَاٰخِرَهٗ
O Allah, forgive all my sins, small and great, first and last.
يَا حَيُّ يَا قَيُّوْمُ بِرَحْمَتِكَ اَسْتَغِيْثُ
O Ever-Living, O Self-Sustaining, I seek help through Your mercy.
اَللّٰهُمَّ اِنِّيْ اَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ وَمِنْ عَذَابِ النَّارِ
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the torment of the grave and from the torment of the Fire.
اَللّٰهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلٰى سَيِّدِنَا مُحَمَّدٍ وَّعَلٰى اٰلِ سَيِّدِنَا مُحَمَّدٍ وَبَارِكْ وَسَلِّمْ
O Allah, send blessings upon our master Muhammad and upon the family of our master Muhammad, and grant peace.
رَبِّ اشْرَحْ لِيْ صَدْرِيْ وَيَسِّرْ لِيْ اَمْرِيْ
My Lord, expand my chest and ease my task for me.
اَللّٰهُمَّ لَكَ صُمْتُ وَبِكَ اٰمَنْتُ وَعَلَيْكَ تَوَكَّلْتُ وَعَلٰى رِزْقِكَ اَفْطَرْتُ
O Allah, for You I have fasted, in You I believe, upon You I rely, and with Your sustenance I break my fast.
يَا رَبِّ اغْفِرْ وَارْحَمْ وَاَنْتَ خَيْرُ الرَّاحِمِيْنَ
O Lord, forgive and have mercy, and You are the best of those who show mercy.
اَسْتَغْفِرُ اللهَ رَبِّيْ مِنْ كُلِّ ذَنْبٍ وَّاَتُوْبُ اِلَيْهِ
I seek forgiveness from Allah my Lord from every sin and I repent to Him.
اَللّٰهُمَّ اجْعَلْنِيْ مِنَ التَّوَّابِيْنَ وَاجْعَلْنِيْ مِنَ الْمُتَطَهِّرِيْنَ
O Allah, make me among those who repent and make me among those who purify themselves.
سُبْحَانَ اللهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ سُبْحَانَ اللهِ الْعَظِيْمِ
Glory be to Allah and His is the praise. Glory be to Allah, the Magnificent.
اَللّٰهُمَّ اِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّيْ
O Allah, You are the Pardoner and You love to pardon, so pardon me.
رَبَّنَا لَا تُزِغْ قُلُوْبَنَا بَعْدَ اِذْ هَدَيْتَنَا وَهَبْ لَنَا مِنْ لَّدُنْكَ رَحْمَةً
Our Lord, do not let our hearts deviate after You have guided us, and grant us mercy from Yourself.
اَللّٰهُمَّ اِنِّيْ اَعُوْذُبِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا عَمِلْتُ وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَا لَمْ اَعْمَلْ
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the evil of what I have done and the evil of what I have not done.
اَللّٰهُمَّ اجْعَلِ الْقُرْاٰنَ رَبِيْعَ قَلْبِيْ وَنُوْرَ صَدْرِيْ
O Allah, make the Quran the spring of my heart and the light of my chest.
رَبِّ زِدْنِيْ عِلْمًا
My Lord, increase me in knowledge.
اَللّٰهُمَّ اَغْنِنِيْ بِالْعِلْمِ وَزَيِّنِّيْ بِالْحِلْمِ
O Allah, enrich me with knowledge and adorn me with forbearance.
اَللّٰهُمَّ اَعْتِقْ رِقَابَنَا مِنَ النَّارِ
O Allah, free our necks from the Fire.
اَللّٰهُمَّ اِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ كَرِيْمٌ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّيْ
O Allah, You are the Pardoner, the Generous, You love to pardon, so pardon me.
رَبَّنَا تَقَبَّلْ مِنَّا اِنَّكَ اَنْتَ السَّمِيْعُ الْعَلِيْمُ
Our Lord, accept from us, indeed You are the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.
اَللّٰهُمَّ اِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّيْ
O Allah, You are the Pardoner and You love to pardon, so pardon me.
رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِيْ وَلِوَالِدَيَّ وَلِلْمُؤْمِنِيْنَ يَوْمَ يَقُوْمُ الْحِسَابُ
My Lord, forgive me, my parents, and the believers on the Day of Reckoning.
اَللّٰهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلٰى مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلٰى اٰلِ مُحَمَّدٍ كَمَا صَلَّيْتَ عَلٰى اِبْرَاهِيْمَ وَعَلٰى اٰلِ اِبْرَاهِيْمَ اِنَّكَ حَمِيْدٌ مَّجِيْدٌ
O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad and upon the family of Muhammad, as You sent blessings upon Ibrahim and upon the family of Ibrahim. Indeed, You are Praiseworthy, Glorious.
اَللّٰهُمَّ اِنِّيْ اَسْئَلُكَ الْجَنَّةَ وَاَعُوْذُبِكَ مِنَ النَّارِ
O Allah, I ask You for Paradise and seek refuge from the Fire.
اَللّٰهُمَّ اِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّيْ
O Allah, You are the Pardoner and You love to pardon, so pardon me.
اَللّٰهُمَّ تَقَبَّلْ مِنَّا صِيَامَنَا وَقِيَامَنَا وَصَلَاتَنَا وَدُعَاءَنَا
O Allah, accept from us our fasting, our standing in prayer, our prayers, and our supplications.
اَللّٰهُمَّ اَعِنِّيْ عَلٰى ذِكْرِكَ وَشُكْرِكَ وَحُسْنِ عِبَادَتِكَ
O Allah, help me in remembering You, being grateful to You, and worshipping You in the best manner.
اَللّٰهُمَّ اجْعَلْنَا مِنَ الْمَقْبُوْلِيْنَ وَلَا تَجْعَلْنَا مِنَ الْمَحْرُوْمِيْنَ
O Allah, make us among those who are accepted and do not make us among those who are deprived.
Ramadan Pocket Guide — NoorAyyaam (noorayyaam.com)
Source: Blessings of Ramadan (Faizan-e-Ramadan), Maktaba-tul-Madinah, Dawat-e-Islami