Fasting during Ramadan is one of the most important acts of worship in Islam. However, there are times when a Muslim may miss some fasts due to valid reasons such as illness, travel, or other unavoidable circumstances. In such cases, it becomes obligatory to make up the missed fasts later.
While striving to fulfill this duty, a Muslim can turn to Allah in sincere supplication, seeking His help, guidance, and acceptance. Although there are no specific supplications mentioned in the Sunnah for making up missed fasts, one can make heartfelt duas (prayers) to seek Allah’s assistance and blessings.
Dua For Making Up Missed Fasts
There is no specific dua (supplication) prescribed in Islam for making up missed fasts. However, it is important to have the intention (niyyah) in your heart before the dawn of the day you are fasting, as it is required for any obligatory fast.
You can still make general duas to seek Allah’s help, forgiveness, and acceptance of your fasts. Here’s an example:
For Intention (Niyyah):
“I intend to fast this day as a makeup fast for the missed fasts of Ramadan, seeking Allah’s pleasure and reward.”
This intention does not need to be spoken aloud, as intentions are acts of the heart.
General Dua for Forgiveness and Acceptance:
- Arabic:
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْتَغْفِرُكَ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْكَ. اللَّهُمَّ أَعِنِّي عَلَى قَضَاءِ مَا فَاتَنِي، وَتَقَبَّلْ مِنِّي صِيَامِي، وَاغْفِرْ لِي ذُنُوبِي. - Transliteration:
Allahumma inni astaghfiruka wa atubu ilayk. Allahumma a‘inni ‘ala qada’ ma fatani, wa taqabbal minni siyami, waghfir li dhunubi. - Translation:
“O Allah, I seek Your forgiveness and turn to You in repentance. O Allah, help me to make up for what I have missed, accept my fast, and forgive my sins.”
This dua reflects humility and dedication to fulfilling obligations, and it aligns with the spirit of seeking Allah’s mercy.
Here are some meaningful duas that can be recited when making up missed fasts in both Arabic and English:
1. Dua for Strength and Determination
“O Allah, help me to make up the missed fasts of Ramadan, make me among the righteous who fast, and keep me steadfast in Your obedience until I fulfill my duty.”
اللهم أعني على قضاء ما فاتني من صيام رمضان، واجعلني من المتقين الصائمين، وثبتني على طاعتك حتى أؤدي ما عليَّ من واجب.
This dua is a request for Allah’s help in staying committed to making up the missed fasts.
2. Dua for Ease and Facilitation
“O Allah, make it easy for me to make up the missed fasts, and make me among those who listen to the word and follow the best of it.”
اللهم يسر لي قضاء ما فاتني من صيام، واجعلني من الذين يستمعون القول فيتبعون أحسنه.
This dua asks Allah to remove any difficulties and make the process of making up fasts smooth and manageable.
3. Dua for Acceptance
“O Allah, accept from me the fasts I am making up, make me among Your sincere servants, and forgive me for my shortcomings and negligence.”
اللهم تقبل مني صيام ما فاتني، واجعلني من عبادك المخلصين، واغفر لي تقصيري وتفريطي.
This dua expresses the desire for Allah to accept the effort and forgive any delays or mistakes.
4. Dua for Forgiveness and Repentance
“O Allah, I seek Your forgiveness for every sin that caused me to delay making up my fasts, and I repent to You. Make me among those who constantly turn to You in repentance.”
اللهم إني أستغفرك من كل ذنب أخرت فيه قضاء صيامي، وأتوب إليك، واجعلني من التوابين.
Seeking forgiveness and repenting sincerely are essential steps when making up missed fasts.
5. Dua for Blessings in Time
“O Allah, bless my time and enable me to complete the missed fasts before the next Ramadan.”
اللهم بارك لي في وقتي، واجعلني أنجز ما عليَّ من قضاء الصيام قبل دخول رمضان القادم.
This dua asks Allah to bless one’s time and help them organize their schedule to fulfill the obligation.
6. Dua for Patience
“O Allah, make me patient in making up the missed fasts, and do not let me be among the heedless.”
اللهم اجعلني صابرًا على قضاء ما فاتني من صيام، ولا تجعلني من الغافلين.
Patience is key when performing acts of worship, and this dua seeks Allah’s help in cultivating it.
7. Dua for Strength and Energy
“O Allah, grant me strength to make up the missed fasts, and make me active in Your obedience. Do not let me be among the lazy.”
اللهم قوني على صيام ما فاتني، واجعلني نشيطًا في طاعتك، ولا تجعلني من الكسالى.
This dua asks for the physical and spiritual energy needed to fulfill the obligation.
8. Dua for Piety
“O Allah, make me among the pious who fulfill their obligations of fasting, and make me among the doers of good.”
اللهم اجعلني من المتقين الذين يقضون ما عليهم من صيام، واجعلني من المحسنين.
The ultimate goal of worship is to attain piety, and this dua seeks Allah’s help in achieving it.
9. Dua for Humility and Presence of Heart
“O Allah, make me humble in my fasting, and keep my heart present while making up the missed fasts.”
اللهم اجعلني خاشعًا في صيامي، واجعل قلبي حاضرًا في قضاء ما فاتني.
Humility and focus during worship enhance its value in the sight of Allah.
10. Dua for Allah’s Pleasure
“O Allah, grant me Your pleasure by making up the missed fasts, and make me among the successful who attain Your Paradise.”
اللهم ارزقني رضاك بقضاء ما فاتني من صيام، واجعلني من الفائزين بجناتك.
This dua reflects the desire to earn Allah’s pleasure and reward.
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Conclusion
Making up missed fasts is an important obligation for Muslims, and sincere dua can be a powerful tool in fulfilling this duty. By turning to Allah with humility, repentance, and a genuine desire to please Him, one can seek His assistance in completing the missed fasts and gaining His forgiveness and acceptance.
May Allah make it easy for all of us to fulfill our obligations and grant us success in this life and the Hereafter. Ameen.
