As the crescent moon marks the arrival of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims around the world welcome the Islamic New Year with hope, reflection, and dua.
It’s not just a change in date it’s a moment for spiritual reset, renewed intentions, and heartfelt connection with Allah ﷻ.
Whether you’re praying for forgiveness, seeking peace in your heart, or simply starting fresh, a well-timed Islamic New Year Dua can be the perfect way to begin 1447 AH with barakah and purpose.
In this post, we’ve gathered a beautiful collection of Islamic New Year duas in Arabic, Urdu, and English, complete with translations and meanings.
Let’s start this new chapter with prayers that bring light, peace, and endless blessings.
🕋 New Year Dua in Arabic with Urdu Translation
Starting the year with remembrance of Allah is a Sunnah practice. Here’s a commonly recited Islamic New Year Dua in Arabic along with its Urdu translation:
Arabic Dua:
اللَّهُمَّ أَدْخِلْهُ عَلَيْنَا بِالْأَمْنِ وَالإِيمَانِ، وَالسَّلَامَةِ وَالإِسْلَامِ، وَرِضْوَانٍ مِّنَ الرَّحْمَـٰنِ، وَجِوَارٍ مِّنَ الشَّيْطَانِ.
Urdu Translation:
اے اللہ! اس (نئے سال) کو ہمارے لیے امن، ایمان، سلامتی، اسلام، رحمت اور شیطان سے بچاؤ کے ساتھ داخل فرما۔
📝 This dua reflects hope for a year filled with safety, faith, and Allah’s mercy.
🌙 Islamic New Year Dua Quotes
Here are some heartfelt and reflective Islamic New Year dua quotes to share on social media or recite in your daily prayers:
“Ya Allah, grant us a year full of Your mercy and blessings.”
“May this new Hijri year bring light to our hearts and peace to our souls.”
“O Allah, forgive our past and guide us in the future.”
“Start the year with Bismillah and watch the barakah flow.”
“Every new year is a reminder that time is limited, use it in the way of Allah.”
🕊️ These quotes can be used as captions, reminders, or motivation to keep your heart connected to faith.
🌒 Du’a for a New Month
It is Sunnah to recite the following dua when sighting the new moon at the start of any Islamic month including Muharram:
Arabic:
اللَّهُمَّ أَهِلَّهُ عَلَيْنَا بِالْيُمْنِ وَالْإِيمَانِ، وَالسَّلَامَةِ وَالإِسْلَامِ، وَالتَّوْفِيقِ لِمَا تُحِبُّ وَتَرْضَى.
Translation:
O Allah, let this moon appear on us with blessings, faith, peace, and Islam, and guide us to what You love and are pleased with.
✨ This prayer is especially powerful at the start of the Islamic New Year.
🤲 Du’a for Seeking Forgiveness
A new year means a new chance to seek forgiveness. Cleanse your heart and begin again with this beautiful dua:
Arabic:
رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي وَتُبْ عَلَيَّ، إِنَّكَ أَنتَ التَّوَّابُ الرَّحِيمُ
Translation:
My Lord, forgive me and accept my repentance. Surely, You are the Most Forgiving, the Most Merciful.
💧 Use this dua frequently to erase past mistakes and invite spiritual clarity.
🧠 Du’a for a Sound Heart and Beneficial Knowledge
Start the Islamic year by praying for a pure heart and useful knowledge keys to a successful life here and hereafter.
Arabic:
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ قَلْبًا سَلِيمًا وَعِلْمًا نَافِعًا
Translation:
O Allah, I ask You for a sound heart and beneficial knowledge.
📚 This dua is ideal for students, professionals, and anyone looking to grow spiritually and mentally in the new year.
Muharram – Dua for New Year
The month of Muharram is one of the sacred months in Islam. It’s a time to make special duas and fast for extra reward.
Here’s a dua specific to the Islamic New Year often shared and practiced:
Arabic:
اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ الْأَبَدِيُّ الْقَدِيمُ، وَهٰذِهِ سَنَةٌ جَدِيدَةٌ، فَأَسْأَلُكَ فِيهَا الْعِصْمَةَ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ، وَالْقُوَّةَ عَلَى هَذِهِ النَّفْسِ الْأَمَّارَةِ بِالسُّوءِ، وَالِاشْتِغَالَ بِمَا يُقَرِّبُنِي إِلَيْكَ.
Translation:
O Allah! You are the Everlasting, the Eternal. This is a new year to protect us from the devil, strengthen us against our own ego, and help us stay busy with what brings us closer to You.
🕯️ A meaningful dua that asks for protection, strength, and focus perfect for day one of 1447 AH.
🇵🇰 Dua for New Year In Urdu
For those who prefer to pray in Urdu, here’s a heartfelt New Year Dua in Urdu:
اے اللہ! نیا سال ہمارے لیے خیر و برکت، امن، صحت، اور ایمان کے ساتھ لائے۔ ہمیں گناہوں سے بچا، نیکیوں میں اضافہ فرما، اور ہمیں اپنی رضا کی راہ پر چلنے کی توفیق عطا فرما۔ آمین
This dua covers everything: health, faith, blessings, and divine guidance. It’s great to recite with family or post on social media as a prayer for all.
📅 Dua for New Year 2025
Looking ahead to 2025, here’s a modern dua that blends tradition with contemporary hopes:
O Allah, make 2025 a year of peace for the Ummah.
Remove trials, grant ease to the suffering, unite our hearts, and make us among those who remember You often and seek Your mercy. Ameen.
This dua is especially relevant in today’s fast-changing world a reminder that even in chaos, we turn to Allah for calm.
🌍 Islamic New Year Dua in English
For English speakers, here’s a simple yet powerful dua for starting the year:
“O Allah, bless us in this new year. Forgive our past, guide our future, and keep us steadfast in faith. Protect us from harm, increase us in knowledge, and grant us Your love and mercy.”
This version is easy to remember and ideal for children or new Muslims learning Islamic duas.
📜 New Year Dua in Arabic Text
Here is the full Arabic text of a famous Islamic New Year Dua:
اللَّهُمَّ اجعل هذا العام عام خير وبركة، واغفر لنا فيه ما مضى، ووفقنا فيه لما تحب وترضى، واغفر لنا ولوالدينا، ولجميع المسلمين، الأحياء منهم والأموات، آمين.
🕌 Save it, write it in your journal, or read it aloud on the night of Muharram a beautiful way to connect with the divine.
🙌 Conclusion
The Islamic New Year isn’t just about turning the page on the calendar, it’s a chance to turn your heart towards Allah with fresh hope and sincere intentions.
Through these duas, whether in Arabic, Urdu, or English, we seek guidance, mercy, and barakah for the months ahead.
🌙 Let your 1447 AH begin with light, purpose, and prayer.
👉 Looking for more inspiration? Check out our post on [Powerful Duas for Daily Life] and keep your heart connected every day!
💬 Share your favorite New Year dua in the comments below or tag someone who needs a spiritual reminder today!
