🌙 Introduction: Importance of the Sehri Ki Dua
Sehri, the pre-dawn meal before fasting in Ramadan, is not just a physical necessity—it’s a spiritual moment. Reciting the Sehri Ki Dua helps:
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Frame the fast with a clear intention (niyah)
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Connect the body and heart to the act of worship
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Draw blessings as taught in Islamic tradition
Arabic Text of Sehri Ki Dua
وَبِصَوْمِ غَدٍ نَّوَيْتُ مِنْ شَهْرِ رَمَضَانَ
📖 Hindi Translation & Roman Urdu Transliteration
भाषा | पाठ | लिप्यंतरण (Roman Urdu) | हिन्दी अनुवाद |
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Arabic Script | وَبِصَوْمِ… | Wa bisawmi ghadin nawaitu min shahri Ramadan | मेरा इरादा कल रमज़ान के महीने में रोज़ा रखने का है |
Roman Urdu | Wa bisawmi ghadin nawaitu min shahri Ramadan | — | — |
Hindi Meaning | — | — | “मेरा इरादा रमज़ान के महीने में कल का रोज़ा रखने का है।” |
🧠 Explanation: Understanding the Sehri Ki Dua
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Niyyah (Intention): The Sehri Ki Dua clearly declares your intention (niyyah) to fast the next day of Ramadan.
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Spiritual Awareness: Sehri Ki Dua intentionally shifts your focus from physical hunger to spiritual discipline.
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Blessing of Ramadan: Sehri Ki Dua seeks Allah’s mercy and spiritual blessings for the day ahead .
🕰️ When & How to Recite
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Timing: Recite before Fajr (dawn), after finishing Sehri, before the prayer starts.
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Steps:
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Perform Wudu (ablution)
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Sit calmly and face Qibla
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Recite the dua with awareness of its meaning
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Consistency: Repeat every morning in Ramadan—even if you cannot speak loudly, a soft whisper suffices.
✨ Spiritual & Practical Benefits
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Validates Fasting: Scholars mention that verbalizing the intention makes your fast spiritually complete.
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Brings Inner Peace: Starting with remembrance of Allah centers and calms the mind.
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Sunnah Practice: Following the Prophet’s (ﷺ) tradition builds discipline and connects you to his example .
📝 Memorization Tips
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Chunk play: Break into smaller parts: “Wa bisawmi ghadin…” and “…min shahri Ramadan.”
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Frequent revision: Say with every Sehri until it becomes second nature.
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Write & read: Copying helps retention—use your notebook or phone.
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Audio aids: Use Quran apps or YouTube recitations to learn exact pronunciation.
✔️ Practical Guide: Step-by-Step
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Wake up in time for Sehri.
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Eat the meal.
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Perform Wudu.
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Sit quietly facing Qibla.
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Recite the dua mindfully.
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Proceed to pray Fajr.
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Carry this spiritual momentum into the day.
🧩 Beyond Sehri: Iftar Dua for Breaking the Fast
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي لَكَ صُمْتُ وَبِكَ آمَنْتُ وَعَلَيْكَ تَوَكَّلْتُ وَعَلَى رِزْقِكَ أَفْطَرْتُ
Hindi: “अल्लाहुम्मा, मैंने तेरे लिए रोज़ा रखा… और तेरे रज़क से रोजा खोला।”
✅ Summary
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Arabic: وَبِصَوْمِ غَدٍ نَّوَيْتُ مِنْ شَهْرِ رَمَضَانَ
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Transliteration: Wa bisawmi ghadin nawaitu min shahri Ramadan
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Hindi: “मेरा इरादा कल रमज़ान के महीने में रोज़ा रखने का है।”
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When: After Sehri, just before Fajr azan.
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Why: Declares intention, invokes blessings, completes sunnah practice.
🙏 Final Reflection
Sehri Dua and Roza Kholne Ki Dua transforms a daily routine into a meaningful spiritual act. By reciting it with intention and awareness, you invite inner peace, gratitude, and divine mercy into your fast. May Allah accept your fast and guide your day ahead! Ramadan Mubarak. 🌙