Dhikr for the Beginning of Muharram (Islamic New Year)

September 29, 2026

Muharrem Ayı Duası: Arapçası, Okunuşu ve Anlamı

Explanation

This is the tasbih and dua recited when entering Muharram, the first month of the Hijri year. After Ramadan, Muharram is one of the most honored months; our Prophet ﷺ praised this month greatly, and the noble Companions showed it the utmost respect.

Dua Text

سُبْحَانَ اللّٰهِ مِلْءَ الْمِيزَانِ وَمُنْتَهَى الْعِلْمِ وَمَبْلَغَ الرِّضَاءِ وَزِنَةَ الْعَرْشِ، لَا مَلْجَأَ وَلَا مَنْجَأَ مِنَ اللّٰهِ إِلَّا إِلَيْهِ، سُبْحَانَ اللّٰهِ عَدَدَ الشَّفْعِ وَالْوَتْرِ وَعَدَدَ كَلِمَاتِ اللّٰهِ التَّامَّاتِ، بِرَحْمَتِكَ أَسْتَغِيثُ، وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللّٰهِ الْعَلِيِّ الْعَظِيمِ، حَسْبِيَ اللّٰهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيلُ نِعْمَ الْمَوْلٰى وَنِعْمَ النَّصِيرُ، وَصَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلٰى رَسُولِهِ سَيِّدِنَا مُحَمَّدٍ وَآلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ أَجْمَعِينَ، بِرَحْمَتِكَ يَا أَرْحَمَ الرَّاحِمِينَ

Transliteration

Subhanallahi mil’al-mizani wa muntahal-‘ilmi wa mablaghar-rida’i wa zinatal-‘arsh. La malja’a wa la manja’a minallahi illa ilayh. Subhanallahi ‘adadash-shaf’i wal-watri wa ‘adada kalimatillahit-tammat, bi rahmatika astaghith, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billahil-‘aliyyil-‘azim. Hasbiyallahu wa ni’mal-wakil, ni’mal-mawla wa ni’man-nasir. Wa sallallahu ‘ala rasulihi sayyidina Muhammadin wa alihi wa sahbihi ajma’in, bi rahmatika ya arhamar-rahimin.

Meaning

I declare the Lord of the Scale free from all imperfection. I describe the Possessor of infinite knowledge with the attributes of perfection. I glorify and sanctify the One who gives the Throne its adornment. Refuge and supplication are to Him alone. I glorify Him as many times as the even and odd numbers; I declare Him free from all imperfection and describe Him with the attributes of perfection. I glorify Him as many times as the number of Allah’s perfect words. By Your mercy I ask You for help. All strength and power belong only to Allah, the Most High, the Most Great. Allah is sufficient for me, and what an excellent Guardian He is; what an excellent Protector (Mawla) and what an excellent Helper. May Allah bestow mercy upon His Messenger, our master Muhammad, and upon all his family and companions. By Your mercy, O Most Merciful of the merciful.

What Is Asked in This Dua

Allah is glorified to the fullness of the Scale, to the limit of knowledge and to the weight of the Throne; the dhikr also contains a plea for help through His mercy, the affirmation that Allah is sufficient and the best Guardian, and salawat upon our Prophet ﷺ.

When and How to Recite

It is recited at the Hijri new year, when entering the month of Muharram.

Virtue

The source book states that reciting this dua especially at the beginning of Muharram is considered to bring great reward.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which dua is recited when entering the month of Muharram?

The tasbih dua beginning with “Subhanallahi mil’al-mizani…” is recited.

Why is Muharram important?

It is the first month of the Hijri year; after Ramadan it is one of the most honored months, and our Prophet ﷺ praised it.

What does this dhikr mean in brief?

Allah is glorified to the fullness of the Scale and the weight of the Throne; He alone is the refuge; Allah is sufficient, and what an excellent Guardian He is.

Source

Majmu'at al-Ahzab, vol. 1, p. 600.

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: 29 September 2026 · Last updated: 9 October 2026