In Islam, “Chand Dekhne Ki Dua” or the Prayer for Moon Sighting is said while watching the new moon. It means thanking Allah, begging for blessings, and showing regard toward nature. This dua comprises solicitations for safety, faith, security, and the protection of Islam. The new moon is very special at the beginning of different Islamic months, such as Ramadan and Shawwal.
Prayer, along with its Urdu and English translations, makes for a spiritual-enriching connect with Allah. It reflects upon gratitude to Allah for mercy and is a religious and cultural tradition. It asks for blessings and protection while creating consciousness and knowledge of the outwardly physical world.
There is no fixed requirement as to how many times the dua should be recited. It can be uttered the moment the new moon is visible, precisely at the beginning of every month. It can be recited at any frequency, and it becomes discretionary upon one’s self when to keep doing the prayer.
This du’a, however, can be said upon the sighting of every new crescent moon. This, in turn, makes it highly relevant to occasions related to the month in the Islamic calendar, such as the Eid or Ramadan. Even though this du’a is not stated directly from the Holy Quran, it is taken from Islamic traditions and is included in various prayer compilations such as “Fortress of the Muslim.” Still, there will be slight variations in wording, and thus one may check reliable sources and scholars for authenticity.
That is to say, the recitation of “Chand Dekhne Ki Dua” after sighting the new moon is thus an individualistic and private act of prayer in Islam. It comes with the recognition of Allah in the lunar calendar; it brings about good gratitude and blessings.
The “Naya Chand Dekhne Ki Dua” is said at the time of viewing the new moon and stands for an obligation toward practicing a good attitude. This supplication given after seeing the new moon reminds one once again with constancy of intention to enjoy it in a virtuous manner.
Saying the “Naya Chand Dekhne Ki Dua” connects one deeply to Allah SWT; with these couple of words, they pray for their life all the endless blessings. Saying this du’a in Arabic, together with its translation into English and Urdu, allows making the most of the sense of the prayer.
Here goes “Naya Chand Dekhne Ki Dua” with their translations:
Arabic:
اَللّٰہُ اَکْبَرُ، اَللّٰہُمَّ اَھِلَّہ عَلَیْنَابِالْیُمْنِ وَالْاِیْمَانِ وَالسَّلَامَةِ وَالْاِسْلَامِ ،رَبِّیْ وَرَبُّکَ اللّٰہُ ۔
Urdu:
اللہ بہت بڑا ہے ،یا اللہ! اس چاند کو ہم پر برکت ، ایمان ، سلامتی اور اسلام کے ساتھ نکالنا ،(اے چاند) میرا اور تیرا رب اللہ ہے ۔
English:
O Allah Azzawajal, make this moon rise over us with blessings, with Iman, peace, and Islam. Make it rise with the capability to please You and with what You like. (O moon of the first night, my and your Lord is Allah Azzawajal).
The recitation of “Naya Chand Dekhne Ki Dua” reflects a commitment by positive thinking to the sighting of the new moon. It is a constant reminder of your intention to do well with regard to the new moon.
By reciting the “Naya Chand Dekhne Ki Dua”, one draws closer to Allah SWT, and opens the doors of unlimited blessings with just these few meaningful words.
This prayer is available in Arabic and its English and Urdu Translation, so by reading the two given languages, one can understand the deeper meanings of the “Naya Chand Dekhne Ki Dua.” This Dua can be found on the Free Islam site, where there is a library of Masnoon Duain (مسنون دعائیں).
Dua When Sighting The New Moon
Arabic:
اَللّٰہُ اَكْبَرُ، اَللّٰہُمَّ اَھِلdraul
Allah is great, Oh Allah! Bring this moon out upon us with blessings and faith, safety, and the spirit of Islam, oh new moon.
This dua hereby allows the person to express his intention that he wants the new moon to bring blessings, faith, peace, and the spirit of Islam in life. It focuses on the recognition of Allah as the Lord of the moon and their selves.
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