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dua for starting fast

Here are commonly mentioned duas and guidance related to starting a fast , along with a bit of context.

1. Key Point in Islam: Niyyah (Intention)

In fiqh, the main requirement for starting a fast (especially in Ramadan) is niyyah in the heart , not a specific fixed verbal dua.

Scholars explain that it is enough to firmly intend in your heart that you will fast tomorrow for the sake of Allah.

The Prophet ﷺ taught that actions are judged by intentions, so the core of beginning the fast is a sincere intention for Allah alone.

2. Simple Intention/Dua Before Starting Fast

Many people like to verbalize their intention in a short sentence, even though it is not strictly required.

You may say in English , for example:

  • “O Allah, I intend to fast tomorrow for You. Make it easy for me and accept it from me.”

Or a short, commonly used transliteration :

  • Wa bisawmi ghadin nawaytu min shahri Ramadan.
    “I intend to keep the fast for tomorrow in the month of Ramadan.”

Some sites present this as a “dua for beginning fast,” but they clarify it is basically an expression of intention (niyyah), not a dua directly proven from hadith in these exact words.

3. Dua When Sight­ing the Crescent (Start of Ramadan)

When the new moon of Ramadan is seen, an authentic dua reported from the Prophet ﷺ is:

Arabic (one common wording):

اللَّهُمَّ أَهِلَّهُ عَلَيْنَا بِالْيُمْنِ وَالْإِيمَانِ وَالسَّلَامَةِ وَالْإِسْلَامِ
رَبِّي وَرَبُّكَ اللَّهُ

Transliteration:

Allahumma ahillahu ‘alaina bil-yumni wal-iman, was-salamati wal-Islam, rabbi wa rabbuka Allah.

Meaning:

“O Allah, bring it over us with blessing and faith, and safety and Islam. My Lord and your Lord is Allah.”

This is said when seeing the crescent, and it includes starting Ramadan as a month of fasting.

4. A General Helpful Dua Before or During Fasting

Some contemporary sources also share a concise dua asking for help in fasting that day:

Arabic:

اللَّهُمَّ أَعِنِّي عَلَى صِيَامِ هَذَا الْيَوْمِ وَقِيَامِهِ، وَتَقَبَّلْهُ مِنِّي

Meaning:

“O Allah, help me to fast this day and stand (in worship) during it, and accept it from me.”

Even if not tied to a specific hadith wording in every source, the meaning is sound and aligns with the spirit of dua and reliance on Allah.

5. Putting It All Together (Example Flow)

A simple way to start your fast could be:

  1. In your heart, intend: “I am fasting tomorrow for the sake of Allah in Ramadan.”
  1. If the month is just beginning and you see the new moon, say the moon-sighting dua:
    “Allahumma ahillahu ‘alaina bil-yumni wal-iman…”
  1. Before Fajr, at suhoor, you can say something like:
    “O Allah, I intend to fast this day for You. Help me, forgive me, and accept it from me.”

6. Mini FAQ Style Notes

  • Is a specific Arabic dua mandatory?
    No; what is mandatory is the intention to fast for Allah, placed in the heart.
  • Can I say the intention in my own language?
    Yes, you can express your intention and supplications in any language you understand.
  • Is that famous “I intend to fast tomorrow…” line a hadith?
    Some sites clarify that wordings like “O Allah, I am fasting tomorrow for You, so accept it from me” are used for niyyah but are not from a specific authentic hadith as-is.

TL;DR:
For starting a fast, the essential part is niyyah in your heart that you are fasting for Allah, and you may support it with simple, heartfelt duas like “O Allah, I intend to fast tomorrow for You; make it easy for me and accept it from me,” plus the authentic crescent-moon dua at the start of the month.

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