Night Prayers in Ramadan – Taraweeh & Qiyam Duas

Night Prayers in Ramadan

Taraweeh & Qiyam Duas

The night prayers of Ramadan / Taraweeh and Qiyam al-Layl—are among the most spiritually rewarding acts of worship. The Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever stands (in prayer) during Ramadan with faith and seeking reward, his previous sins will be forgiven." (Sahih Bukhari & Muslim). These nights are when hearts connect deeply with Allah, the Quran comes alive, and souls are elevated. These duas enhance the night prayer experience and help maximize its spiritual benefits.

📖 In This Guide:

🌙 Dua Before Starting Night Prayer
🌙 Dua During Qiyam (Night Prayer)
🌙 Dua in Sujood (Prostration) During Night Prayer
🌙 Dua for Witr Prayer (Last Rak'ah of Night Prayer)
🌙 Dua After Finishing Night Prayer
🌙 Dhikr During Night Prayer Pauses

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🤲🏼 Dua Before Starting Night Prayer

اللَّهُمَّ لَكَ الْحَمْدُ أَنْتَ نُورُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ وَمَنْ فِيهِنَّ، وَلَكَ الْحَمْدُ أَنْتَ قَيِّمُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ وَمَنْ فِيهِنَّ

Transliteration: Allāhumma laka-l-ḥamdu Anta nūru-s-samāwāti wa-l-arḍi wa man fīhinn, wa laka-l-ḥamdu Anta qayyimu-s-samāwāti wa-l-arḍi wa man fīhinn.

Translation: "O Allah, to You belongs all praise. You are the Light of the heavens and the earth and all that is in them. To You belongs all praise. You are the Sustainer of the heavens and the earth and all that is in them."

📖 Source: Sahih Bukhari & Muslim — Opening dua for night prayer (Qiyam).

This dua glorifies Allah before standing in His presence during the night. It acknowledges His majesty, light, and complete control over all creation—setting the right spiritual tone for worship.

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How to Practice:

Recite this dua after Isha prayer, before beginning your Taraweeh or Qiyam. Say it with focus and presence, reflecting on Allah's magnificence. This prepares your heart for the night ahead.

Hands raised in dua during night prayer

Hands raised in sincere supplication during Qiyam al-Layl

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🤲🏼 Dua During Qiyam (Night Prayer)

اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ جِبْرَائِيلَ وَمِيكَائِيلَ وَإِسْرَافِيلَ، فَاطِرَ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ، عَالِمَ الْغَيْبِ وَالشَّهَادَةِ، أَنْتَ تَحْكُمُ بَيْنَ عِبَادِكَ فِيمَا كَانُوا فِيهِ يَخْتَلِفُونَ، اهْدِنِي لِمَا اخْتُلِفَ فِيهِ مِنَ الْحَقِّ بِإِذْنِكَ إِنَّكَ تَهْدِي مَنْ تَشَاءُ إِلَىٰ صِرَاطٍ مُسْتَقِيمٍ

Transliteration: Allāhumma Rabba Jibrā'īl wa Mīkā'īl wa Isrāfīl, fāṭira-s-samāwāti wa-l-arḍ, ʿālima-l-ghaybi wa-sh-shahādah, Anta taḥkumu bayna ʿibādika fīmā kānū fīhi yakhtalifūn, ihdinī limā-khtulifa fīhi mina-l-ḥaqqi bi-idhnik, innaka tahdī man tashā'u ilā ṣirāṭin mustaqīm.

Translation: "O Allah, Lord of Gabriel, Michael, and Israfil, Creator of the heavens and the earth, Knower of the unseen and the seen. You judge between Your servants concerning that over which they differ. Guide me to the truth by Your permission in matters wherein they differ. Indeed, You guide whom You will to the straight path."

📖 Source: Sahih Muslim — Dua of the Prophet ﷺ when starting Qiyam.

This comprehensive dua seeks Allah's guidance and truth. It's perfect for opening night prayers, asking for clarity, wisdom, and steadfastness on the straight path.

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How to Practice:

Recite this during the opening moments of Qiyam al-Layl, especially in the last third of the night. Reflect on each divine name mentioned and the angels who serve Allah.

Person in sujood prostration

The closest position to Allah — in prostration (sujood)

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🤲🏼 Dua in Sujood (Prostration) During Night Prayer

سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْأَعْلَىٰ

Transliteration: Subḥāna Rabbiya-l-Aʿlā.

Translation: "Glory be to my Lord, the Most High."

📖 Source: Obligatory during sujood — Sahih Muslim.

Extended version for night prayer:

سُبُّوحٌ قُدُّوسٌ رَبُّ الْمَلَائِكَةِ وَالرُّوحِ

Transliteration: Subbūḥun Quddūs, Rabbu-l-malā'ikati wa-r-rūḥ.

Translation: "Perfect, Holy, Lord of the angels and the Spirit."

During sujood in night prayers, one can prolong the glorification and add extra duas. The Prophet ﷺ said: "The closest a servant is to his Lord is when he is in prostration, so increase your supplications therein." (Sahih Muslim)

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How to Practice:

In your night prayer, let sujood be long and unhurried. Begin with the obligatory glorification, then add the extended version. Pour your heart out to Allah — this is the closest you will ever be to Him.

Mosque at night during Ramadan

The stillness of the night — when the heart pours itself out to Allah

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🤲🏼 Dua for Witr Prayer (Last Rak'ah of Night Prayer)

اللَّهُمَّ اهْدِنِي فِيمَنْ هَدَيْتَ، وَعَافِنِي فِيمَنْ عَافَيْتَ، وَتَوَلَّنِي فِيمَنْ تَوَلَّيْتَ، وَبَارِكْ لِي فِيمَا أَعْطَيْتَ، وَقِنِي شَرَّ مَا قَضَيْتَ، فَإِنَّكَ تَقْضِي وَلَا يُقْضَىٰ عَلَيْكَ، وَإِنَّهُ لَا يَذِلُّ مَنْ وَالَيْتَ، وَلَا يَعِزُّ مَنْ عَادَيْتَ، تَبَارَكْتَ رَبَّنَا وَتَعَالَيْتَ

Transliteration: Allāhumma-hdinī fīman hadayt, wa ʿāfinī fīman ʿāfayt, wa tawallanī fīman tawallayt, wa bārik lī fīmā aʿṭayt, wa qinī sharra mā qaḍayt, fa-innaka taqḍī wa lā yuqḍā ʿalayk, wa innahu lā yadhillu man wālayt, wa lā yaʿizzu man ʿādayt, tabārakta Rabbanā wa taʿālayt.

Translation: "O Allah, guide me among those You have guided, pardon me among those You have pardoned, befriend me among those You have befriended, bless me in what You have given, and protect me from the evil You have decreed. Indeed, You decree, and none can decree over You. He whom You support can never be humiliated, and he whom You oppose can never be honored. Blessed are You, our Lord, and Exalted."

📖 Source: Sunan Abu Dawood & Tirmidhi — Dua of Qunut in Witr prayer.

This is the most famous dua recited in the last rak'ah of Witr, especially during Ramadan. It seeks Allah's guidance, protection, and blessings in all affairs.

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How to Practice:

Recite this in the qunut of your Witr prayer after rising from ruku. Raise your hands and let its meaning fill your heart — this is your closing conversation with Allah for the night.

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🤲🏼 Dua After Finishing Night Prayer

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا

Transliteration: Allāhumma innī as'aluka ʿilman nāfiʿā, wa rizqan ṭayyibā, wa ʿamalan mutaqabbalā.

Translation: "O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provision, and accepted deeds."

📖 Source: Sunan Ibn Majah — Dua to say after Fajr (also excellent after night prayer).

This dua is perfect to conclude night worship, asking Allah for the three essentials: knowledge that benefits, pure sustenance, and worship that He accepts.

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How to Practice:

After your final salam in Witr, sit quietly and recite this dua. It beautifully seals your night of worship with a request for all that truly matters — knowledge, provision, and accepted deeds.

Pre-dawn stillness

The final hours of the night — seeking closeness to Allah before dawn

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📿 Dhikr During Night Prayer Pauses

أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْهِ

Transliteration: Astaghfirullāha wa atūbu ilayh.

Translation: "I seek forgiveness from Allah and repent to Him."

Between rak'ahs or during breaks in Taraweeh, repeat istighfar silently. The night is when hearts soften, and seeking forgiveness during these blessed hours carries immense weight.

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How to Practice:

Use every pause between rak'ahs in Taraweeh for silent dhikr rather than idle conversation. Let your lips keep moving even when the imam is resting. These brief moments accumulate into great reward throughout the night.

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📖 Qur'anic Reminder About Night Prayer

إِنَّ نَاشِئَةَ اللَّيْلِ هِيَ أَشَدُّ وَطْئًا وَأَقْوَمُ قِيلًا

Transliteration: Inna nāshi'ata-l-layli hiya ashaddu waṭ'an wa aqwamu qīlā.

Translation: "Indeed, the hours of the night are more effective for concurrence [of heart and tongue] and more suitable for words."

📖 Source: Surah Al-Muzzammil 73:6

Allah confirms that night worship is the most powerful time for the heart to connect with words of remembrance. Ramadan nights are especially blessed for this connection.

🤍 Final Reflection

The night prayers of Ramadan are a gift—a time when the heart stands alone with Allah, free from worldly distractions. Through these Duas, the night prayer becomes not just physical movement, but a deep spiritual conversation with the Creator.

May Allah accept our Qiyam, forgive our sins, and grant us sincerity in every prostration.

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