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اللّهُمّ ارْزُقْنِي فِيهِ الذّهْنَ وَالتّنْبِيهَ
allahumma arzuqny fihi aldhdhhna wal-ttnbiha
O Allah: on this day, (please) confer upon me with sound mentality and acumen,
وَبَاعِدْنِي فِيهِ مِنَ السّفَاهَةِ وَالتّمْوِيهِ
wa ba`idny fihi mina alssfahati wal-ttmuihi
And take me away from foolishness and deception,
وَاجْعَلْ لِي نَصِيباً مِنْ كُلّ خَيْرٍ تُنْزِلُ فِيهِ
waj`al li nasiban min kulli khayrin tunzilu fihi
And decide for me a share from each goodness that You descend on this day,
بِجُودِكَ يَا أَجْوَدَ الأَجْوَدِينَ
bijudika ya ajwada alajwadina
By Your magnanimity; O the most Magnanimous of all those who are magnanimous.
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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 3rd Day of Ramadan
The dua for the 3rd day of Ramadan asks for a sound mind and alertness, protection from foolishness and deception, and a share in every good that descends on this day. 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 3rd, 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 3rd 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 3rd day of Ramadan?
Recite it during the daytime of the 3rd 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 3rd day.
What does the 3rd Ramadan dua ask for?
It asks for a sound mind and alertness, protection from foolishness and deception, and a share in every good that descends on this day.
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 2nd day · All 30 Ramadan daily duas · Dua for the 4th day →
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