Dua for Ramadan: Powerful Prayers for Laylat al-Qadr
As Ramadan nears its end, we enter the final ten nights, they are the most spiritually charged days of the month. Among them is Laylat al-Qadr, the Night of Power. It’s a night the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) described as better than a thousand months.
This night is not just a time for reflection. It's a powerful opportunity to turn to Allah (SWT) with sincerity, to ask for forgiveness, and to pray for yourself, your loved ones, and the entire Ummah. May Allah accept all our Dua’s this Ramadan.
The Power of Dua in the Last 10 Nights
The Prophet (PBUH) said:
"Whoever prays during the night of Qadr with faith and hoping for its reward will have all of his previous sins forgiven."
Bukhari
These nights are a divine invitation to seek mercy and renewal. They’re a time to ask for guidance, provision, peace, and most importantly for forgiveness.
Most Recommended Dua for Laylat al-Qadr
The Prophet (PBUH) to his wife Aisha (RA) a powerful dua for forgiveness
“Allahumma innaka ‘Afuwwun tuhibbul ‘afwa fa’fu ‘annee”
O Allah, indeed You are Pardoning, You love to pardon, so pardon me.
Bukhari
This simple yet powerful supplication reflects the heart of Laylat al-Qadr a night to be cleansed and forgiven.
Duas for the Last 10 Nights of Ramadan
Here are a few short and impactful duas you can recite during these blessed nights. You can say them in Arabic or your own language. What matters most is sincerity.
Dua for Good in This Life and the Next
“Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanah wa fil-akhirati hasanah waqina 'adhab an-naar”
“Our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter and protect us from the torment of the Fire.”
(Surah Al-Baqarah 2:201)
Dua for the Ummah
Allahum-maghfir lihayyinaa, wa mayyitinaa, wa shaahidinaa, wa ghaa’ibinaa, wa sagheerinaa wa kabeerinaa, wa thakarinaa wa ‘unthaanaa. Allahumma man ‘ahyaytahu minnaa fa’ahyihi ‘alal-‘Islaami, wa man tawaffaytahu minnaa fatawaffahu ‘alal-‘eemaani, Allahumma laa tahrimnaa ‘ajrahu wa laa tudhillanaa ba’dahu.
[Sahih Abu Dawud: 3201 and Tirmidhi: 1024]
‘Oh Allah, forgive our living and our dead, those present and those absent, our young and our old, our males and our females. O Allah, whom among us You keep alive, then let such a life be upon Islam, and whom among us You take unto Yourself, then let such a death be upon faith. O Allah, do not deprive us of his reward and do not let us stray after him.’
Use this moment to remember those facing hardship around the world especially in Gaza, Yemen, Sudan, and beyond.
Dua for Parents
“Rabbir hamhuma kama rabbayani sagheera”
My Lord, have mercy upon them as they raised me when I was young.
Make the Most of Laylat al-Qadr with Muslim Hands
Looking for a way to ensure you don’t miss the reward of giving on Laylat al-Qadr?
Muslim Hands makes it easy with automated giving tools designed for the last 10 nights of Ramadan. You can:
- Split your donation across the final 10 nights, so even if you’re not sure when Laylat al-Qadr is, you won’t miss out
- Support emergency appeals, water wells, orphan care, or food distributions with just a few clicks
This small step ensures you never miss a night of reward, especially when every good deed is multiplied many times over.
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Giving and Praying Go Hand-in-Hand
The Prophet (PBUH) was especially generous during the last 10 nights of Ramadan. He spent the nights in prayer and gave openly to charity. You can follow that sunnah by combining your dua with a donation, no matter how big or small.
When you give on Laylat al-Qadr, your reward is multiplied many times over. It’s a chance to change someone’s life and earn Allah’s pleasure at the same time.
Make These Nights Count
Whether you’re praying at home, whispering duas during suhoor, or giving charity quietly online, know that Allah (SWT) sees every effort. The last 10 nights are your window to ask, to hope, and to reconnect.
May Allah accept your fasts, your prayers, and your duas. And may this Laylat al-Qadr be your night of forgiveness and mercy. Ameen.
