04.03.2025 06:53

The virtues and times of supplication and remembrance during Ramadan

The virtue and importance of supplication and remembrance during the month of Ramadan

The month of Ramadan is not only the most appropriate time for fasting and prayer, but also for increasing supplications and remembrances, remembering Allah, and seeking forgiveness. The reward of every supplication and remembrance made during this month is multiplied many times over.

The virtue of supplication and remembrance

Dua is one of the most important means between a servant and his Lord. Our Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:

"Supplication is the essence of worship" (Tirmidhi, 3371), - they said.

Duas made during the month of Ramadan, especially during the time of breaking the fast, are not rejected. Our Prophet (peace be upon him) said:

"The supplication of the fasting person is not rejected" (Ibn Majah, 1752).

It is also recommended to increase the number of seeking forgiveness, rosary, and analysis during the month of Ramadan.

Recommended times for supplication and remembrance

  1. The time of dawn – The Quran praises the servant's supplication and seeking forgiveness during the dawn (Adh-Dhariyat, 18).
  2. Iftar time is one of the most virtuous times when prayers are accepted.
  3. The time of Tarawih and Tahajjud prayers is the time when prayers are most likely to be answered.
  4. Friday night and day – There is an hour on Friday when a supplication made during that time is not rejected (Muslim, 852).
  5. Laylatul Qadr is the most virtuous night, the supplications and remembrances made on it are equal to a thousand months of worship.

Dhikrs during the day that are easy to recite but have great rewards

Our Prophet (peace be upon him) recommended a number of dhikrs that can be said during the day, at work, on the road, and in free time. They are as follows:

  1. Subhanallahi wa bihamdihi, Subhanallahil aziym
    "I praise Allah with praise, I glorify Allah, the Great."
    Virtue: These words fill Paradise with date palms (Muslim, 2695).

  2. There is no god but Allah, there is no partner, there is no power, there is no praise, and there is power over all things.
    "There is no god but Allah, He has no partner. To Him belongs all sovereignty, and to Him belongs all praise, and He is Able to do all things."
    Virtue: Whoever recites this dhikr 100 times will be cleansed of his sins (Bukhari, 3293).

  3. Astaghfirullah, astaghfirullah, astaghfirullah
    "I ask Allah for forgiveness."
    Virtue: This remembrance causes the servant's sins to be forgiven and his sustenance to be increased (Ibn Majah, 3819).

  4. Thank God.
    "All praise is due to Allah."
    Virtue: This dhikr expresses gratitude and leads to the construction of a special house in Paradise (Tirmidhi, 3458).

  5. Allahu Akbar
    "Allah is great."
    Virtue: Repeating this word often purifies a person's heart and helps to free oneself from worldly worries.

  6. There is no power or strength except in God.
    "Strength and power belong only to Allah."
    Virtue: This remembrance is considered one of the treasures of Paradise (Bukhari, 6384).

Recitations on Laylatul Qadr

Laylatul Qadr is a night that is better than a thousand months. Our Prophet (peace be upon him) recommended increasing the following remembrances and supplications on this night:

  1. Allahumma innaka afuvwun, tuhibbul afwa, fa'fu anni
    "O Allah, You are the Forgiver and You love to forgive, so forgive me!" (Tirmidhi, 3513).

  2. Subhanallah, walhamdulillah, and la ilaha illallahu, and Allahu Akbar.
    "Glory be to Allah, all praise is due to Him, there is no god but He, and He is the Most Great."

  3. Astaghfirullah wa atubu ilayh
    "I ask forgiveness from Allah and repent to Him."

  4. There is no god but Allah, there is no partner, there is no power, there is no praise, and there is power over all things.

Daily plan for supplication and remembrance

The month of Ramadan is an opportunity for every Muslim. In order not to waste this opportunity, it is necessary to make supplication and remembrance a daily habit. The best way is to make the most of every moment and strive to earn the pleasure of Allah.