Ramadan Dua

The Reward of Ramadan Fasting

Fasting during the days of Ramadan and worshipping during the nights offer immense rewards, both physical and spiritual. It fosters gratitude for Allah’s blessings and reminds us of the less fortunate.

Those who fast in Ramadan and observe voluntary fasts will be invited to enter Jannah through a special gate called Ar-Rayyan. There are eight gates to Jannah:

1. Baab As-Salaat: For those who are diligent in their prayers.
2. Baab Al-Jihad: For those who participated in Jihad, defending Islam.
3. Baab As-Sadaqah: For those who regularly gave in charity.
4. Baab Ar-Rayyaan: Reserved for those who fasted, including in Ramadan.
5. Baab Al-Hajj: For Muslims who performed the Hajj pilgrimage.
6. Baab Al-Kaazimeen Al-Ghaiz Wal Aafina Anin Naas: For those who controlled their anger and forgave others.
7. Baab Al-Iman: For those with sincere faith.
8. Baab Al-Dhikr: For those who consistently remembered Allah.

Ramadan Duas

Making dua throughout Ramadan, especially during the last 10 nights, is highly encouraged. Laylatul Qadr, the Night of Power, is particularly significant as it commemorates the revelation of the Qur’an to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Certain duas are recommended during Ramadan at specific times, such as in the first 10 days, the last 10 days, or when starting and ending the fast. Below we have the dua for opening a fast and closing a fast dua:

• Dua for Fasting (Suhoor): Recite this dua when starting your fast:
  Wa bisawmi ghadinn nawaiytu min shahri Ramadan.
  (I intend to fast tomorrow in the holy month of Ramadan.)
• Dua for Breaking the Fast (Iftar): Say this dua when breaking your fast:
  Allahumma inni laka sumtu wa bika aamantu wa alayka tawakkaltu wa ala rizq-ika-aftartu.
  (O Allah! I fasted for You, I believe in You, I rely on You, and with Your sustenance, I break my fast.)

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