Moon Sighting Dua
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ, Muhammad, instructed that when you see the new moon, you should recite a supplication (dua).
Therefore, it is important for every Muslim to recite this prescribed dua as soon as they see the new moon, so the new month begins with Allah’s mercy, blessings, and protection.
The meaning of this dua is: O Allah, let this moon appear over us with peace, faith, safety, and Islam, and grant us the ability to do the deeds You love and are pleased with.
This supplication is not only a Sunnah of moon sighting, but also a way for a believer to begin the new month with worship, gratitude, and the pleasure of Allah.
Dua for the New Moon
In Islam, every Islamic month begins with the sighting of the new moon. When the moon appears, it is not just a historical or calendar moment, but also spiritually significant.
For this reason, reciting the dua when the new moon is sighted is an important Sunnah and a source of blessings.
The same prescribed dua is recited for every new moon, as there is only one authentic supplication for moon sighting.
Moon Sighting Dua (Arabic Text)
اللّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ
اللّٰهُمَّ أَهِلَّهُ عَلَيْنَا بِالْأَمْنِ وَالْإِيمَانِ، وَالسَّلَامَةِ وَالْإِسْلَامِ، وَالتَّوْفِيقِ لِمَا تُحِبُّ وَتَرْضَى، رَبُّنَا وَرَبُّكَ اللّٰهُ
Moon Sighting Dua (Transliteration)
Allahu Akbar.
Allahumma ahillahu ‘alayna bil-amni wal-iman,
was-salamati wal-Islam,
wat-tawfiqi lima tuhibbu wa tarda,
Rabbuna wa Rabbuk Allah.
Translation of the Moon Sighting Dua
English Meaning
Allah is the Greatest.
O Allah, let this moon appear over us with peace and faith, safety and Islam.
Grant us the ability to do what You love and are pleased with.
Our Lord and your Lord is Allah.
Hindi Meaning
ऐ अल्लाह! क्या चांद को हम पर अमन, ईमान, सलामती और इस्लाम के साथ तुलू फरमा है। और हमें उन सपनों की तौफीक दे जो तुझे पसंद है और जिनसे तू राजी होता है।
Urdu Meaning
اللہ سب سے بڑا ہے۔
اے اللہ! اس چاند کو ہم پر امن، ایمان، سلامتی اور اسلام کے ساتھ طلوع فرما۔
اور ہمیں ان کاموں کی توفیق دے جو تجھے پسند ہیں اور جن سے تو راضی ہوتا ہے۔
Dua for the Eid Moon
Eid is a mercy from Allah for the believers. For Muslims, Eid is an act of worship and joy. Muslims have two Eids: Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha.
Whenever the Eid moon is sighted, the same prescribed moon sighting dua should be recited.
How to Recite the Moon Sighting Dua
When you see the moon:
- Say Allahu Akbar.
- Recite the prescribed dua mentioned above.
- Thank Allah.
- Begin the month with good intentions and planning.
Moon Sighting Dua Video
Benefits of Reciting the Moon Sighting Dua
Reciting the dua after seeing the moon brings:
- Blessings in life
- A month that begins with mercy
- Stronger faith
- Peace in the home
- The pleasure of Allah
If these supplications are accepted, Allah grants blessings in wealth, children, health, and thinking.
Dua for Moon Sighting in Muharram, Rajab, Shaban, and Dhul Hijjah
For the moons of Muharram, Rajab, Shaban, Dhul Hijjah, or any other Islamic month, the same prescribed dua is recited.
There is no separate authentic dua for specific months.
The same Sunnah supplication is recited for every new moon.
FAQs
What should be done after sighting the Eid moon?
1. Recite the dua mentioned above.
2. Say Takbeer (Allahu Akbar).
3. Express happiness.
4. Congratulate family and friends.
5. If it is Eid-ul-Fitr, plan the Fitrah charity.
6. If it is Eid-ul-Adha, prepare for Qurbani.
When should the moon sighting dua be recited?
As soon as the new moon is seen, the dua should be recited immediately. It is Sunnah to recite it on the evening when the first moon of the Islamic month is sighted.
Should this dua be recited every month?
Yes. The dua should be recited at the sighting of every Islamic month’s new moon.
Who taught this dua?
This supplication was taught by the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. He would recite it when he saw the new moon and taught it to his companions.
Should women also recite this dua?
Yes. This dua is for both men and women.
Is the dua different for Ramadan’s moon?
No. The same dua is recited for Ramadan and all other months.