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اللّهُمّ لا تَخْذُلْنِي فِيهِ لِتَعَرّضِ مَعْصِيَتِكَ،
allahumma la takhdhulny fihi lita`arrdi ma`siyatika
O Allah: on this day, (please) do not disappoint me by allowing me expose myself to acts of disobedience to You,
وَلا تَضْرِبْنِي بِسِيَاطِ نَقِمَتِكَ،
wa la tadribny bisiati naqimatika
And do not beat me with the whips of Your punishment,
وَزَحْزِحْنِي فِيهِ مِنْ مُوجِبَاتِ سَخَطِكَ،
wa zahzihny fihi min mujibati sakhatika
And (please) take me out on this day from the acts that bring about Your ire,
بِمَنّكَ وَأَيَادِيكَ يَا مُنْتَهَى رَغْبَةِ الرَّاغِبِينَ.
bimannika wa aiadika ya muntaha raghbati alrraghibina
Out of Your favoring and bounties; O the ultimate goal of the desires of the desires.
اللّهُمّ الْعَنْ قَتَلَةَ أَمِيرِ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ
allahumma al`an qatalata ameeri almu´mineena
O Allah: (please do) withdraw your mercy from the killers of the Commander of the Believers (Ameer al-Mu’mineen Imam Ali)
About the Dua for the 6th Day of Ramadan
The dua for the 6th day of Ramadan asks Allah not to leave the believer exposed to sin, not to strike him with punishment, and to keep him far from His anger. Like each of the thirty daily supplications, it is short enough to memorise, yet it turns the day’s fast into a focused request for one quality the believer needs.
The thirty daily duas of Ramadan are narrated from the Holy Prophet (s) through Ibn Abbas and are recorded in classical Shia prayer manuals, including Mafatih al-Jinan by Shaykh Abbas Qummi. The night prayer shown above belongs to the eve of the 6th, which in the Islamic calendar is the night before the day of fasting.
How to Recite This Dua
- Recite it during the day of the 6th fast, for example after the Fajr prayer or shortly before iftar.
- Read the Arabic text, and go through the English translation so you understand each request.
- Begin and end with salawat: Allahumma salli ‘ala Muhammadin wa aali Muhammad.
- On the eve before, perform the recommended night prayer (amaal) listed above.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I recite the dua for the 6th day of Ramadan?
Recite it during the daytime of the 6th of Ramadan, while fasting. Many people read it after Fajr or before iftar. The night prayer for this date is performed on the eve, the night before the 6th day.
What does the 6th Ramadan dua ask for?
It asks Allah not to leave the believer exposed to sin, not to strike him with punishment, and to keep him far from His anger.
Can I recite the daily Ramadan dua in English or Urdu?
Yes. A dua can be made in any language, and understanding the meaning matters. Reading the transmitted Arabic wording as well is recommended, since these are the words narrated from the Holy Prophet (s).
More Ramadan duas: ← Dua for the 5th day · All 30 Ramadan daily duas · Dua for the 7th day →
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