Ramadan Sehri & Iftar Duas (with Arabic, Urdu, Hindi & More)

Ramadan is a sacred month of fasting, prayer, and reflection for Muslims worldwide. From dawn (Fajr) to sunset (Maghrib), Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, and other physical needs to grow spiritually and seek closeness to Allah.

Two significant moments in the fasting day are:

1. Suhoor (Sehri) – The pre-dawn meal before beginning the fast.
2. Iftar – The meal at sunset to break the fast.

The duas (supplications) recited at these times bring blessings and align with the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

This complete guide provides the most authentic duas for Sehri and Iftar in Arabic, English, Urdu, Hindi, and other Islamic languages.

Let’s fast, memorize these Duas and make this Ramadan more meaningful for ourselves and others too!

Sehri (Suhoor) – The Blessed Pre-Dawn Meal

Here we will talk about Suhoor (commonly called Sehri) and its Dua:

What is Sehri?

Sehri (Suhoor) is the meal eaten before Fajr (dawn) prayer. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasized its importance:

“Eat Suhoor, for indeed there is a blessing in it.” (Sahih Bukhari)

Even eating a single date or drinking water before Fajr counts as Sehri and carries many blessings.

Sehri Dua (Intention for Fasting) in Different Languages

Although intention (niyyah) is made in the heart and doesn’t need to be verbalized, many people recite the following Dua (the most common and 100% authentic Dua):

1. Sehri Dua in Arabic:

وَبِصَوْمِ غَدٍ نَوَيْتُ مِنْ شَهْرِ رَمَضَانَ

Transliteration:

Wa bisawmi ghadin nawaytu min shahri Ramadan.

English Translation:

I intend to keep the fast for tomorrow in the month of Ramadan.

2. Sehri Dua in Urdu:

اور میں نے رمضان کے مہینے کے کل کے روزے کی نیت کی۔

3. Sehri Dua in Hindi:

और मैंने रमज़ान के महीने के कल के रोज़े की नीयत की।

4. Sehri Dua in Turkish:

Yarın Ramazan ayı için oruç tutmaya niyet ettim.

5. Sehri Dua in Indonesian:

Saya berniat berpuasa esok hari di bulan Ramadan.

Virtues of Sehri

There are a few beautiful things that you should know about Sehri/Suhoor:

• ✔ Blessings (Barakah): The Prophet (ﷺ) said that there is barakah in Suhoor.
• ✔ Distinguishing from Other Faiths: Having Suhoor is a unique practice in Islam.
• ✔ Preferred Foods: Dates and water are Sunnah and provide energy for fasting.

So, now let’s talk about the second significant moment in fasting in the month of Ramadan:

Iftar – The Moment of Breaking the Fast

Let’s find the perfect Dua for Iftar and know more about it here:

What is Iftar?

Iftar is the meal to break the fast at sunset (Maghrib time). The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) encouraged breaking the fast quickly, saying:

“The people will remain on the right path as long as they hasten the breaking of the fast.” (Sahih Bukhari)

It is Sunnah to break the fast with dates and water.

Iftar Dua in Different Languages

As in Sehri, its all about intention (Niyyah), in Iftar you can say any Dua and make Niyyah of Iftar. However, there is a most common and authentic Dua Muslims make for Iftar. Here it is in different languages:

1. Iftar Dua in Arabic:

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي لَكَ صُمْتُ وَبِكَ آمَنْتُ وَعَلَيْكَ تَوَكَّلْتُ وَعَلَى رِزْقِكَ أَفْطَرْتُ

Transliteration:

Allahumma inni laka sumtu wa bika aamantu wa ‘alayka tawakkaltu wa ‘ala rizq-ika aftartu.

English Translation:

O Allah! I fasted for You, I believe in You, I put my trust in You, and with Your sustenance, I break my fast.

2. Iftar Dua in Urdu:

اے اللہ! میں نے تیرے لئے روزہ رکھا، تجھ پر ایمان لایا، تجھ پر بھروسہ کیا، اور تیرے دیے گئے رزق سے افطار کیا۔

3. Iftar Dua in Hindi:

ऐ अल्लाह! मैंने तेरे लिए रोज़ा रखा, तुझ पर ईमान लाया, तुझ पर भरोसा किया, और तेरी दी हुई रोज़ी से इफ्तार किया।

4. Iftar Dua in Turkish:

Allah’ım! Senin için oruç tuttum, sana iman ettim, sana güvendim ve senin rızkınla iftarımı açtım.

5. Iftar Dua in Indonesian:

Ya Allah! Saya berpuasa untuk-Mu, saya beriman kepada-Mu, saya bertawakkal kepada-Mu, dan dengan rezeki-Mu saya berbuka.

Virtues of Iftar

There are a few things about Iftar you need to know:

• ✔ Hastening Iftar: Delaying Iftar is discouraged in Islam.
• ✔ Acceptance of Duas: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “The supplications of a fasting person are not rejected.” (Tirmidhi)
• ✔ Preferred Foods: Dates and water are Sunnah and help restore energy.
• ✔ Reward for Providing Iftar: Giving someone food to break their fast brings immense rewards.

That's it.

Other Powerful Duas to Recite During Ramadan

1. Dua for Laylatul Qadr (The Night of Power)

اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي

Transliteration:

Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibbul ‘afwa fa’fu ‘anni.

English Translation:

O Allah! You are Most Forgiving, and You love forgiveness, so forgive me.

2. Dua for Strength & Patience During Fasting

اللَّهُمَّ أَعِنِّي عَلَى صِيَامِهِ وَقِيَامِهِ وَتَقَبَّلْهُ مِنِّي

English:

O Allah! Help me in fasting and prayer, and accept it from me.

Some interesting things to know and understand:

1. ✅ What to say before fasting? Sehri Dua expresses the intention of fasting and that’s what you need to say before fasting when you are done with your Sehri meal.
2. ✅ What to say when breaking the fast? Iftar Dua is recited before eating at sunset so you can finally enjoy the meal after a whole day of fasting.
3. ✅ Best foods for Suhoor & Iftar include dates, water, and light nutritious meals like fruits and veggies.
4. ✅ Supplications at Iftar are highly accepted, so make heartfelt duas for yourself and others and let the people know about it too.

Ramadan is not just about avoiding food and drink—it’s about spiritual renewal, devotion, and self-discipline by doing fasting and avoiding wrong doing in all the possible ways and by reciting these authentic duas, we strengthen our connection with Allah and increase the rewards of fasting.

May Allah accept our fasts, prayers, and good deeds. Ameen!

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