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A very Important night 17th of the Month of Ramadhan The Prophet (saws) and his small army of 313 Muslims were far outnumbered on the battlefield of Badr as compared to the enemy’s army. The Prophet (saws) prayed to Allah (swt) for victory despite the great odds against the Muslim army, and Allah sent his help.
“When you asked for help from your Lord, He answered you. Indeed I will aid you with a thousand of the angels in rows behind rows” – Sura 8 Anfal Aya 9
A seemingly impossible and hopeless situation became a great victory for the Muslims. Thus the impossible became possible through supplication/dua .Therefore on this night, pray for seemingly impossible wishes, and inshallah (god willing) they shall be fulfilled
Ramadan 17th Day Dua
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اللّهُمّ اهْدِنِي فِيهِ لِصَالِحِ الأَعْمَالِ،
allahumma ahdiny fihi lisalihi ala`mali
O Allah; on this day, (please) guide me to the virtuous deeds;
وَاقْضِ لِي فِيهِ الحَوَائِجَ وَالآمَالَ،
waqdi li fihi alhawa’ija wal-amala
And settle on this day all my needs and hopes;
يَا مَنْ لا يَحْتَاجُ إِلَى التّفْسِيرِ وَالسّؤَالِ،
ya man la yahtaju ila alttfsiri wal-ssu´ali
O He Who does not require explanation or wonderment;
يَا عَالِماً بِمَا فِي صُدُورِ العَالَمِينَ،
ya `aliman bima fi suduri al`alamina
O He Who knows what is hidden in the chest of the peoples.
صَلّ عَلَى مُحَمّدٍ وَآلِهِ الطَّاهِرِينَ.
salli `ala muhammadin wa alihi alttahirina
(please) send blessings upon Muhammad and his Household—the immaculate.
Amaal for 17th Eve
(Eve of 17 Ramadan)Pray a 2 Rak-a’t, after the recitation of Soorah Al Faatih’ah, recite any other Soorah. In the 2nd Rak-a’t, after the recitation of Soorah Al Faatih’ah, recite Soorah Al Ikhlaas 100 times. After the Salaam say 100 times “LAA ILAAHA ILLALLAAH”
Dua after namaz
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
يَا عَلِيُّ يَا عَظِيمُ
يَا غَفُورُ يَا رَحِيمُ
أَنْتَ الرَّبُّ الْعَظِيمُ
الَّذِي لَيْسَ كَمِثْلِهِ شَيْءٌ
وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْبَصِيرُ
وَهذَا شَهْرٌ عَظَّمْتَهُ وَكَرَّمْتَهُ
وَشَرَّفْتَهُ وَفَضَّلْتَهُ عَلَى الشُّهُورِ،
وَهُوَ الشَّهْرُ الَّذِي فَرَضْتَ صِيَامَهُ عَلَيَّ،
وَهُوَ شَهْرُ رَمَضَانَ الَّذِي أَنْزَلْتَ فِيهِ الْقُرْآنَ
هُدَىً لِلنَّاسِ وَبَيِّنَاتٍ مِنَ الْهُدَى وَالْفُرْقَانِ
وَجَعَلْتَ فِيهِ لَيْلَةَ الْقَدْرِ
وَجَعَلْتَهَا خَيْراً مِنْ أَلْفِ شَهْرٍ
فَيَا ذَا الْمَنِّ وَلا يُمَنُّ عَلَيْكَ
مُنَّ عَلَيَّ بِفَكَاكِ رَقَبَتِي مِنَ النَّارِ فِي مَنْ تَمُنُّ عَلَيْهِ
وَأَدْخِلْنِي الْجَنَّةَ
بِرَحْمَتِكَ يَا أَرْحَمَ الرَّاحِمِينَ
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 17th Day of Ramadan
The dua for the 17th day of Ramadan asks to be guided to good deeds and for every need and hope to be fulfilled. 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 17th, which in the Islamic calendar is the night before the day of fasting.
Significance of the 17th of Ramadan
The Battle of Badr, the first major battle of Islam, took place on the 17th of Ramadan in 2 AH. Imam Ali (a.s.) played a leading role in the Muslim victory.
How to Recite This Dua
- Recite it during the day of the 17th 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 17th day of Ramadan?
Recite it during the daytime of the 17th 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 17th day.
What does the 17th Ramadan dua ask for?
It asks to be guided to good deeds and for every need and hope to be fulfilled.
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).
What happened on the 17th of Ramadan?
The Battle of Badr, the first major battle of Islam, took place on the 17th of Ramadan in 2 AH. Imam Ali (a.s.) played a leading role in the Muslim victory.
More Ramadan duas: ← Dua for the 16th day · All 30 Ramadan daily duas · Dua for the 18th day →
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