Chand Dekhne ki Dua/Dua for Moon Sighting in Arabic
Reported by Bilal bin Yahya bin Talhah bin Ubaidullah that when the Prophet (ﷺ) would see a crescent moon, he would say:
اللَّهُمَّ أَهْلِلْهُ عَلَيْنَا بِالْيُمْنِ وَالْإِيمَانِ وَالسَّلَامَةِ وَالْإِسْلَامِ رَبِّي وَرَبُّكَ اللَّهُ
Allahumma ahlilhu alaina bil yumni wal iman, was salamati wal Islam, rabbi wa rabbuk Allah
Reference: Jami at Tirmidhi 3451
Chand Dekhne ki Dua/Dua for Moon Sighting in English
The English translation of dua for moon sighting is as follows:
O Allah, bring it over us with blessing and belief, and protection and Islam. (O Moon!) My Lord and your Lord is Allah.
Chand Dekhne ki Dua/Dua for moon Sighting in Urdu
The following is the Urdu translation of the chand dekhne ki dua so that we may understand what it means:
اے اللہ! مبارک کر ہمیں یہ چاند، برکت اور ایمان اور سلامتی اور اسلام کے ساتھ، ( اے چاند! ) میرا اور تمہارا رب اللہ ہے
Ay Allah! Mubarak kar hame ye chand, barkat aur iman, aur slamti aur Islam kay sath,(ay chand!) Mera aur tumhara Rab Allah hai.
Benefits of Moon Sighting Dua
Reciting the “Chand Dekhne ki Dua” (moon sighting prayer) in Islam has several benefits, both spiritual and personal. It helps people feel closer to Allah and shows their obedience to Islamic traditions.
The prayer also expresses thankfulness to Allah for the beauty of the moon and nature. Muslims believe that saying the dua asks for Allah’s blessings and protection. It fulfills a religious duty and gives a sense of achievement in following Islamic practices.
Reciting the dua during moon sightings every month like Ramadan or Dhu al-Hijjah encourages reflection and patience, deepening people’s faith.
Reference: Dua after Wudu/Wazu ki Dua
FAQs
When is the Moon Sighting Dua Recited?
The dua of moon sighting is recited when Muslims see the new moon, usually on the 29th or 30th day of the current month, especially for months like Ramadan and Shawwal.
What if the Moon is Not Sighted?
If the moon is not sighted on the expected night, the current month in the Islamic calendar completes 30 days. In this case, the new month begins on the following day.
