312. Moon Sighting Dua
Moon Sighting Dua in Arabic
اَللَّهُمَّ أَهْلِلْهُ عَلَيْنَا بِالْيُمْنِ وَالْإِيْمَانِ وَالسَّلَامَةِ وَالْإِسْلَامِ رَبِّيْ وَرَبُّكَ اللَّهُ
Moon Sighting Dua English Transliteration
Allaahumma ahlilhu `alaina bil-yumni wal-iman, was-salamati wal-Islam, rabbi wa rabbuk Allah
Moon Sighting Dua English Translation
O Allah, bring it over us with blessing and faith, and security and Islam. My Lord and your Lord is Allah.
Rasulullah (ﷺ) used to say this dua when he saw the new moon. It is masnun to recite this dua after seeing the new moon of Ramadan and all the months.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَامِرٍ الْعَقَدِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا سُلَيْمَانُ بْنُ سُفْيَانَ الْمَدَنِيُّ، حَدَّثَنِي بِلاَلُ بْنُ يَحْيَى بْنِ طَلْحَةَ بْنِ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ جَدِّهِ، طَلْحَةَ بْنِ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ إِذَا رَأَى الْهِلاَلَ قَالَ " اللَّهُمَّ أَهْلِلْهُ عَلَيْنَا بِالْيُمْنِ وَالإِيمَانِ وَالسَّلاَمَةِ وَالإِسْلاَمِ رَبِّي وَرَبُّكَ اللَّهُ " . قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ .
Bilal bin Yahya bin Talhah bin `Ubaidullah narrated : from his father, from his grandfather Talhah bin `Ubaidullah that when the Prophet (ﷺ) would see a crescent moon, he would say: “O Allah, bring it over us with blessing and faith, and security and Islam. My Lord and your Lord is Allah (Allāhumma ahlilhu `alainā bil-yumni wal-Īmān, was-salāmati wal-Islām, rabbī wa rabbuk Allāh).” [Sahih (Albani). Tirmidhi: 3451]
Benefits of Moon Sighting Dua
This moon sighting dua asks Allah for Barakah, Iman, and safety with every new moon, bringing hope and peace to Muslims as they welcome Ramadan or Eid with faith and happiness.
- Allah gives Barakah and Iman to Muslims who make this moon sighting dua.
- Dua for new moon brings peace, safety, and Islam in every new month.
- Chand dekhne ki dua helps Muslims start Ramadan or Eid with pure Amal.
- New moon dua reminds hearts that Allah is the Lord of all creation and time.
- Saying this dua for moon brings hope and unity to the Muslim ummah always.
When to Recite Moon Sighting Dua
This moon sighting dua is recited when seeing the new moon, asking Allah for Barakah, Iman, and peace, making every new month start with hope and zikr Allah in the heart of every Muslim.
- When first seeing the new moon, recite moon sighting dua for blessing and Iman.
- At the start of Ramadan moon sighting, Muslims use this dua for new moon with Amal.
- During Eid moon sighting, make chand dekhne ki dua for Barakah and safety.
- After spotting the Ramadan crescent, say this dua for moon to thank Allah for the month.
- When teaching kids about rukyatul hilal, repeat new moon dua for zikr Allah and joy.
How to perform Moon Sighting Dua
When you see the new moon, this moon sighting dua is recited to ask Allah for Barakah, Iman, and safety. It is a masnoon dua that brings peace and is used by Muslims at the start of Ramadan or Eid.
- As soon as you spot the new moon, quietly say the moon sighting dua with Iman.
- When standing with family for Ramadan moon sighting, recite this dua for new moon together.
- After seeing the crescent, look up and say chand dekhne ki dua for Barakah and peace.
- If you join others for Eid moon sighting, share this dua for moon to spread happiness.
- While making rukyatul hilal, remember to say this masnun dua for a blessed Islamic month.
Summary
The moon sighting dua is a masnoon dua that Muslims say when they see the new moon, like for Ramadan moon sighting or Eid moon sighting. This dua for new moon asks Allah for Barakah, Iman, safety, and Islam, showing thanks by saying alhamdulillah for the new month.
Muslims use this dua for moon to start the month with good hopes and zikr Allah. The main point is to remember Allah’s power and ask for His help at the start of every month. This moon sighting dua brings peace and connects Muslims to their faith and Amal.