Ramadan’s final ten nights are the most blessed time to worship Allah and seek His closeness. Learning itikaf ki dua is essential for every Muslim who wants to stay in the mosque and earn Allah’s pleasure. You’ll gain practical knowledge on which supplications to recite during itikaf, how to make the intention, and how to strengthen your connection with Allah through these sacred days.
What Is Itikaf?
Staying in the mosque for worship during the last ten days is called itikaf. This practice begins from the evening of the 20th day of Ramadan and continues until the Eid moon is sighted. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ performed itikaf every year and encouraged his ummah to do the same.
Itikaf Meaning
Itikaf means to seclude oneself from worldly matters and turn completely toward Allah. When a person confines themselves within the four walls of the mosque, they detach from all worldly engagements and worship only their Lord. This practice includes dhikr (remembrance), recitation of the Quran, prayers, and especially the search for Laylatul Qadr (the Night of Decree).
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever performs itikaf for Allah’s pleasure, Allah creates a distance between him and hellfire equal to three trenches.”
How to Make Itikaf Ki Niyat (Intention)
Every act of worship is built on intention. Before starting itikaf, you must have a firm resolve in your heart that this practice is solely for Allah’s pleasure.
The Itikaf Ki Niyat (Intention) Supplication:
نَوَيْتُ سُنَّةَ الْاِعْتِكَافِ
Transliteration: Nawaitu sunnatal i’tikaaf
Translation: I intend to perform the Sunnah of itikaf.
Itikaf Ki Dua
Several specific supplications are recited during itikaf at various times. Here are the most important and Trusted supplications proven from the Quran and Hadith.
1. Supplication When Entering the Mosque
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، اللَّهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ
Transliteration: Bismillah, Allahumma-ftah li abwaaba rahmatik
Translation: In the name of Allah, O Allah, open for me the gates of Your mercy.
(Sahih Muslim, Hadith 713)
2. Supplication for Night Worship
اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي
Transliteration: Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibbul ‘afwa fa’fu ‘anni
Translation: O Allah, indeed You are Most Forgiving, You love forgiveness, so forgive me.
(Jami’ at-Tirmidhi, Hadith 3513)
3. Supplication After Tahajjud
رَبِّ اغْفِرْ وَارْحَمْ وَأَنْتَ خَيْرُ الرَّاحِمِينَ
Transliteration: Rabbighfir warham wa anta khairur raahimeen
Translation: O my Lord, forgive and have mercy, and You are the best of those who show mercy.
(Quran 23:118)
4. Supplication During Qiyam Al-Layl (Night Prayer)
اللَّهُمَّ لَكَ الْحَمْدُ أَنْتَ نُورُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ وَمَنْ فِيهِنَّ
Transliteration: Allahumma lakal hamdu anta nurus samaawaati wal ardi wa man feehinna
Translation: O Allah, all praise is for You. You are the Light of the heavens and the earth and all that is within them.
(Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 1120)
5. Supplication After Quran Recitation
رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ
Transliteration: Rabbana aatina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil aakhirati hasanatan wa qina ‘adhaban-naar
Translation: Our Lord, grant us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.
(Quran 2:201)
Itikaf Se Uthne Ki Dua (Supplication When Leaving Itikaf)
When itikaf is complete and the Eid moon has been sighted, recite this supplication before leaving the mosque:
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ فَضْلِكَ
Transliteration: Bismillah, Allahumma inni as’aluka min fadlik
Translation: In the name of Allah, O Allah, I ask You from Your bounty.
(Sahih Muslim, Hadith 713)
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Itikaf Ki Dua In Urdu
Morning Supplication
اللَّهُمَّ بِكَ أَصْبَحْنَا وَبِكَ أَمْسَيْنَا وَبِكَ نَحْيَا وَبِكَ نَمُوتُ وَإِلَيْكَ النُّشُورُ
Urdu Translation: اے اللہ! تیرے سہارے ہم نے صبح کی اور تیرے سہارے شام کی، تیرے سہارے جیتے ہیں اور تیرے سہارے مریں گے، اور تیرے ہی پاس لوٹ کر جانا ہے۔
Transliteration: Allahumma bika asbahnaa wa bika amsaynaa wa bika nahyaa wa bika namootu wa ilaykan nushoor
Translation: O Allah, by Your leave we have reached the morning and by Your leave we have reached the evening, by Your leave we live and by Your leave we die, and to You is our return.
(Jami’ at-Tirmidhi, Hadith 3391)
Evening Supplication
When evening arrives and it’s time for Maghrib, recite this supplication:
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ النَّارِ
Urdu Translation: اے اللہ! میں تجھ سے قبر کے عذاب سے پناہ مانگتا ہوں اور جہنم کے عذاب سے پناہ مانگتا ہوں۔
Transliteration: Allahumma inni a’oodhu bika min ‘adhaabil qabri wa a’oodhu bika min ‘adhabin naar
Translation: O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the punishment of the grave, and I seek refuge in You from the punishment of the Fire.
(Sahih Muslim, Hadith 590)
Special Supplications for Seeking Laylatul Qadr
The primary purpose of itikaf is to attain Laylatul Qadr. To spend the nights with complete focus and humility:
Supplication for the Night of Decree
The previously mentioned supplication:
اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي
Additionally:
رَبَّنَا اغْفِرْ لَنَا ذُنُوبَنَا وَإِسْرَافَنَا فِي أَمْرِنَا
Transliteration: Rabbanaghfir lana dhunoobana wa israafana fi amrina
Translation: Our Lord, forgive us our sins and our excesses in our affairs.
(Quran 3:147)
Method of Worship During Itikaf
1. Quran Recitation
Recite at least one juz (section) daily or as much as possible with proper tajweed. Reflect on the meanings of each verse.
2. Voluntary Prayers (Nawaafil)
Perform Tahajjud, Ishraq, Duha, and Awwabin prayers. These voluntary prayers are the soul of itikaf.
3. Dhikr and Tasbeeh
سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ (SubhanAllah) – 100 times
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ (Alhamdulillah) – 100 times
اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ (Allahu Akbar) – 100 times
4. Durood Shareef (Salutations upon the Prophet)
اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ
Recite Durood Ibrahimi at least 100 times daily.
5. Istighfar (Seeking Forgiveness)
أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ (Astaghfirullah) – countless times
Itikaf Ki Dua for Women
Women can perform itikaf at home. They should recite the same supplications and remembrances mentioned above. Designate a place in the home where prayers are offered for performing itikaf.
Important Guidelines to Remember
Keep in Mind:
- Avoid unnecessary conversations during itikaf
- Use mobile phones only when absolutely necessary
- Meeting with family is allowed but only for educational discussions or essential matters
- Do not leave the mosque except for necessities (ablution, bathing, or health reasons)
- Focus primarily on reciting the Quran with proper tajweed
Conclusion
Itikaf is the Sunnah method of attaining closeness to Allah. Performing this practice during the last ten nights of Ramadan allows a person to disconnect from worldly distractions and connect solely with their Creator. Through itikaf ki dua, Durood Shareef, Quran recitation, and dhikr, this time becomes a spiritual spring.
All the supplications presented here are taken from the Quran and Sahih Hadith. Each supplication has been provided with Arabic text, transliteration, and translation so you can memorize them easily. We pray to Allah that He grants us all the ability to perform this blessed practice and accepts our itikaf.
Ameen.
? FAQs About Itikaf Ki Dua
Q: When should the intention for itikaf be made?
Make the intention when entering the mosque before Maghrib on the 20th of Ramadan. Have a firm resolve in your heart that this is for Allah’s pleasure.
Q: Can itikaf be performed at home?
For men, itikaf in the mosque is the Sunnah. Women can perform itikaf in the designated prayer area (musalla) of their home.
Q: What actions are prohibited during itikaf?
Unnecessary talk, getting angry, arguing, engaging in business, and any activity that distracts from worship.
Q: What should be done if itikaf is broken midway?
If itikaf is broken due to a valid reason, renew the intention and restart the itikaf. If something is done against the conditions, the itikaf becomes invalid.
Q: Is fasting required for itikaf?
According to Hanafi jurisprudence, fasting is a condition for itikaf. Other schools of thought differ, but fasting is considered more virtuous.
Q: What are the signs of Laylatul Qadr?
A peaceful night, neither too hot nor too cold, the sun’s rays in the morning have a mild yellowish light. These signs may vary in different locations.
Q: What books can be read during itikaf?
Tafsir of the Quran, Hadith collections, Seerah (biography of the Prophet), and books of religious knowledge. Reading worldly books is not appropriate.