Dua for Sehri / Suhoor Intention

Sehri Intention with Arabic, English meaning, and Urdu translation.

Arabic

وَبِصَوْمِ غَدٍ نَّوَيْتُ مِنْ شَهْرِ رَمَضَانَ

Transliteration

Wa bi-sawmi ghadin nawaytu min shahri Ramadan.

English meaning

I intend to keep the fast for tomorrow in the month of Ramadan.

اردو ترجمہ

اور میں نے رمضان کے مہینے کے کل کے روزے کی نیت کی۔

Source: Niyyah principle from hadith “Actions are by intentions” (Bukhari 1); wording commonly used in teaching

When to recite

Intention (niyyah) is in the heart before Fajr. This Arabic wording is commonly taught; the essential ruling is the intention itself before dawn.

Benefit / note

Reminds the fasting person to begin the day with conscious intention for Allah.

Translations are for understanding. For legal rulings, consult a qualified scholar. Check prayer times so you can recite after Maghrib, Isha, or Fajr on time.

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