Here are some important du’as that Muslims can recite during the Islamic New Year, which marks the beginning of the new Hijri year:
Du’a for a New Month or Year
“Allahumma adkhilhu ‘alayna bil amni wal iman, was salamati wal islam, wa jiwarim minash shaytan, wa ridwanim minar Rahman.”
- “O Allah, bring this [month or year] upon us with security, iman, safety, Islam, protection from shaytan, and your pleasure.”
Du’a for Seeking Forgiveness
“Allahumma anta Rabbi la ilaha illa anta. Khalaqtani wa ana `Abduka, wa ana ‘ala ‘ahdika wa Wa’dika mastata’tu abu’u Laka bi ni ‘matika wa abu’u Laka bidhanbi; faghfirli fa’innahu la yaghfiru-dh-dhunuba ill a ant a. A’uidhu bika min sharri ma sana’tu.”
- “O Allah, I seek refuge with You from knowledge that does not bring benefit, from a supplication that is not heard, from a heart that does not fear (You) and from a soul that never satisfies.”
Du’a for Well-being in This World and the Hereafter
“Allahumma innee as-alukal aafiyata fid-duniya wal-aakhirah.”
- “O Allah, I ask You for well-being in this world and in the Hereafter.”
Du’a for Comprehensive Security
This du’a is based on a hadith where the Prophet (ﷺ) advised asking for pardon and well-being:
“Ask Your Lord for pardon and well-being in this world and the Hereafter.”
- Though not a single-line du’a, it emphasizes seeking pardon and well-being.
Du’a for General Supplication
“Allahumma anta Rabbi la ilaha illa anta. Khalaqtani wa ana `Abduka, wa ana ‘ala ‘ahdika wa Wa’dika mastata’tu abu’u Laka bi ni ‘matika wa abu’u Laka bidhanbi; faghfirli fa’innahu la yaghfiru-dh-dhunuba ill a ant a.”
- This is a comprehensive du’a that seeks forgiveness and acknowledges one’s dependence on Allah.
