The supplication for sighting the new moon is one of the miscellaneous azkar tied to the start of a new month. The Prophet ﷺ used to say it whenever he saw the crescent, so the Muslim greets every new month with a prayer for safety, faith, and success.
Allahu akbar, allahumma ahillahu 'alayna bil-amni wal-eeman, was-salamati wal-islam, wat-tawfeeqi lima tuhibbu rabbana wa tarda, rabbuna wa rabbukallah.
📖 Virtue (Arabic source text)
كان النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم إذا رأى الهلال قال ذلك.
رواه الترمذي والدارمي، وصححه ابن حبان
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Meaning
Allah is the Greatest. O Allah, bring this crescent upon us with security and faith, safety and Islam, and success in that which our Lord loves and is pleased with. Our Lord and your Lord is Allah.
When to recite
It is said upon sighting the crescent moon of a new month, once.
About this dhikr
This dhikr is part of Miscellaneous Azkar as documented in Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), and is recited 1 time.
How many times should this dhikr be recited?
This dhikr is recited 1 time, as narrated in Hisnul Muslim. Use the smart counter on this page to track your repetitions.
When is the supplication for sighting the crescent said?
It is said upon seeing the crescent of a new month, following the guidance of the Prophet ﷺ.
What does the supplication for sighting the crescent mean?
It includes glorifying Allah's greatness and asking Him to make the coming month one of security, faith, safety, and success in what He loves and is pleased with.
Is this supplication said for every new crescent?
Yes, it is prescribed upon sighting the crescent of any new Hijri month, not limited to a specific one.