Dua for the Month of Rajab
Explanation
This is the dua that should be recited every day in Rajab, the first of the three holy months. Rajab is the first of the three holy months that Allah has chosen and given special value.
Dua Text
اَللّٰهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَنَا فِي رَجَبَ وَشَعْبَانَ وَبَلِّغْنَا رَمَضَانَ
Transliteration
Allahumma barik lana fi Rajaba wa Sha’bana wa ballighna Ramadan.
Meaning
O Allah, make the months of Rajab and Sha’ban blessed for us, and let us reach Ramadan.
What Is Asked in This Dua
One asks that the months of Rajab and Sha’ban be blessed and to reach Ramadan safe and sound.
When and How to Recite
It is recited every day throughout the month of Rajab; it is also recited when the three holy months begin and while awaiting Ramadan.
Virtue
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said in a noble hadith: “Take note: Rajab is the month of Allah, Sha’ban is my month, and Ramadan is the month of the ummah of Muhammad.” There are many noble hadiths about the virtue of the month of Rajab.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which dua is recited in the month of Rajab?
The dua “Allahumma barik lana fi Rajaba wa Sha’bana wa ballighna Ramadan” is recited every day.
What does it mean?
O Allah, make Rajab and Sha’ban blessed for us and let us reach Ramadan.
Is there a hadith about the three holy months?
Yes: it has been said, “Rajab is the month of Allah, Sha’ban is my month, and Ramadan is the month of my ummah.”
Source
Majmu'at al-Ahzab, vol. 1, p. 599. Nuzhat al-Majalis, vol. 1, p. 125.
The text on this page was prepared by Dua Kitaplığı based on the work cited above. The Arabic text has been transcribed from the original with its vowel marks, and the transliteration in Latin letters and the English meaning are given separately. No virtue or number that does not appear in the source is added to this page. How do we prepare our content?
Published: 28 September 2026 · Last updated: 9 October 2026
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