At the turn of a new Hijri year or month, Muslims reflect on the passage of time, seek forgiveness for past mistakes, and supplicate to Allah for security, faith, and blessings in the coming period using the authentic Dua for sighting the new crescent (Hilal).
اللَّهُمَّ أَدْخِلْهُ عَلَيْنَا بِالأَمْنِ وَالإِيمَانِ وَالسَّلامَةِ وَالإِسْلامِ وَرِضْوَانٍ مِنَ الرَّحْمَنِ وَجِوَارٍ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ
Allahumma adkhilhu 'alaina bil-amni wal-iman, was-salamati wal-Islam, wa ridwanim-minar-Rahman, wa jiwarim-minash-shaytan.
O Allah, bring it upon us with security, faith, safety, Islam, pleasure from the Most Merciful, and protection from Satan.
Quran/Hadith — Quran and Sunnah — General supplication
Authenticity: No specific authentic dua established for the Islamic New Year
Meaning and Explanation
A supplication reported from the companions when a new month or year entered, asking Allah for safety, protection, and divine pleasure.
When to Recite
At the start of the Hijri New Year (1st of Muharram), the sighting of a new crescent moon, or the beginning of a new calendar year.
How to Recite
Recite with a reflective heart, evaluate past deeds, make sincere repentance (Tawbah), and ask Allah for steadfastness.
Important Notes
While there is no specific obligatory ritual for the New Year, reciting the Sunnah Dua for sighting the new crescent moon and making general supplications is recommended.
Benefits
Promotes self-reckoning, renews spiritual commitment, and seeks comprehensive divine protection for the time ahead.
Additional Duas
Content type: Quran/Hadith
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
There is no specific mandatory Dua exclusively designated for the 1st of Muharram in authentic Sunnah, but companions used to recite the Dua for sighting the new moon/month whenever a new Hijri month or year began.
A Muslim should engage in Muhasabah (self-reckoning), evaluating how they spent their time in the past year, seeking forgiveness (Istighfar) for shortcomings, and making sincere intentions to improve their worship and good deeds.