Dua for 1st Ashra of Ramadan - Seek Allah's Mercy

Dua for 1st Ashra of Ramadan

The First 10 Days of Mercy - Seek Allah's Forgiveness and Blessings

Dua for the First Ashra

رَبِّ اغْفِرْ وَارْحَمْ وَأَنْتَ خَيْرُ الرَّاحِمِينَ

Transliteration: Rabbi ighfir warham wa anta khayrur rahimeen.

Translation: "O my Lord, forgive and have mercy, and You are the best of the merciful." (Surah Al-Mu’minun 23:118)

Significance of the 1st Ashra of Ramadan

The first ten days of Ramadan are known as the Ashra of Mercy (Rahmat). It is a time to seek Allah's boundless mercy, engage in worship, and perform good deeds. As the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said:

"When the month of Ramadan starts, the gates of mercy are opened, and the gates of Hell are closed, and the devils are chained." (Sahih al-Bukhari 1899)

Benefits of Reciting This Dua

How to Recite This Dua for Maximum Blessings?

  1. Perform Wudu (Ablution)
  2. Pray with Sincerity
  3. Recite in Sujood (Prostration)
  4. Say it After Every Salah (Prayer)
  5. Include It in Tahajjud Prayer

Other Powerful Duas for the 1st Ashra

1. يَا رَحْمٰنُ اغْفِرْ لِي (Ya Rahmanu, ighfir li) - "O Most Merciful, forgive me."

2. اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي (Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibbul ‘afwa fa’fu ‘anni) - "O Allah, You are forgiving and love forgiveness, so forgive me."

Ways to Earn Allah’s Mercy in Ramadan

Conclusion

The first Ashra of Ramadan is a time to seek Allah’s mercy. Recite the dua رَبِّ اغْفِرْ وَارْحَمْ وَأَنْتَ خَيْرُ الرَّاحِمِينَ regularly and perform good deeds to receive Allah’s boundless blessings. May Allah accept our prayers. Ameen!