A year has passed since last Ramadan. It was a year filled with happiness, excitement, sorrow, grief, anxiety – an array of emotions created by the diverse set of events that happen in our lives. We warmly welcome each Ramadan as it is a time to escape from the preoccupation of dunya to focus on ourselves and our iman. Whilst we all work on our worship and faith throughout the year, Ramadan is a month that offers the opportunity to reap mountains of reward, work on our character as well as develop a deep connection with Allah 
.
One of the most generous blessings of the month of Ramadan is the opportunity of having our dua (supplications) accepted. Last year, we shared ideas on listing down some awesome duas for an awesome year, providing you an awesome worksheet (which you can download and print) to help you properly plan your duas for your deen, dunya, akhirah.
In this article, we’ll go through some of the most important duas you can make daily during different parts of your day in Ramadan, In sha Allah.
Remember the power of dua
It was narrated that the Prophet 
said:
“There are three whose supplication is not rejected: The fasting person when he breaks his fast, the just leader, and the supplication of the oppressed person; Allah raises it up above the clouds and opens the gates of heaven to it. And the Lord says: ‘By My might, I shall surely aid you, even if it should be after a while.’” [Jami` at-Tirmidhi]
A believer wants nothing more than his/her dua, be it for aspects of the dunya or betterment in the akhirah, to be accepted. Dua is the weapon of the believer; there is nothing else that can directly and regularly shield, protect and arm us against the trials and tribulations of this life like dua.
Remember the Prophet’s words:
“Dua (supplication) is worship” [Abu Dawud]
And in another narration, he said:
“The supplication is the essence of worship.” [Jami` at-Tirmidhi]
With the blessed days of Ramadan approaching, it is important that we formulate an action plan to capture these invaluable moments and make as much dua as we can. Allah is the All-Knowing and He understands our duas that are made in absolutely any language.
However, by the mercy of Allah , we are blessed to have been given the exact words we need to use within our duas.
Duas do not need to be elaborate in length. Aisha 
reported that the Messenger of Allah preferred duas that were few in words and comprehensive in meaning [Abu Dawud].
This is a vital reminder for those who will be working or studying this Ramadan: it is not the length of your dua that matters, but rather the meaning and intentions behind it that are of importance.
General tips
- Before Ramadan begins, make a list of duas for everything you desire. This can be as long or short as you like. It is useful to place these duas under a few headings to make it easier for you to remember them.
- Have a list of goals you want to achieve, even if they are small. Be sure to include your goals in your dua list so Allah can help you be productive in achieving them.
- Memorize the dua for daily activities and some of the duas mentioned below. Do not worry if you can’t; just write them down on a paper or in the notepad on your phone so you have them at hand whenever you have a few spare minutes.
- Make some dua cards to stick around the house to help your family reap the benefits of making dua. These can include the dua for going to the bathroom, climbing the stairs, leaving the house, etc.
Etiquette of making dua
If we want to maximize the impact and sincerity of our dua, here are a few simple guidelines we can follow:
- Have faith that Allah will respond
- Start your dua by praising Allah and calling upon Him with His Most Beautiful Names
- Follow this by sending blessings upon the Prophet
- End your dua with salawat on the Prophet
- Do not raise your voice too high
- Face the qiblah whenever possible
Morning dua tips
Morning adkhar
There is a set of duas that should be made in the morning, the majority being found in the Fortress of the Muslim. Either purchase a copy of the pocket-sized book or download it as a dua app on your phone. Spend some time after fajr reciting these essential duas asking Allah to make your day a productive one, protecting you against the whispers of shaytan and the distractions of dunya.
Here are a few duas from the morning adhkar (taken from the Fortress of the Muslim) that can give a tremendous boost to your daily productivity:
‘We have reached the morning and at this very time all sovereignty belongs to Allah, Lord of the worlds. O Allah, I ask you for the good of this day, its triumphs and its guidance, and I take refuge in You from the evil of this day and the evil that follows it.’
‘O Allah, grant my body health, O Allah, grant my hearing health, O Allah, grant my sight health. None has the right to be worshipped except You.’
‘O Allah, I ask You for pardon and well-being in this life and the next. O Allah, I ask You for pardon and well-being in my religious and worldly affairs, and my family and my wealth. O Allah, veil my weaknesses and set at ease my dismay. O Allah, preserve me from the front and from behind and on my right and on my left and from above, and I take refuge with You lest I be swallowed up by the earth.’
‘O Allah, Knower of the unseen and the seen, Creator of the heavens and the Earth, Lord and Sovereign of all things, I bear witness that none has the right to be worshipped except You. I take refuge in You from the evil of my soul and from the evil and shirk of the devil, and from committing wrong against my soul or bringing such upon another Muslim.’
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Additional Links
The Best Time to Make Dua in Ramadan - Sh.Omar Suleiman
*PBUH or SAWS- peace be upon him (specifically for Prophet Muhammad)
*SWT- glorified and exalted be He
*RA- May Allah have mercy on him
