With the beginning of a new year… 40 short supplications that open the doors of hope and mercy.
As a new year begins, prayers remain the most heartfelt gift—simple words carrying hope, mercy, and renewed faith.
With the arrival of a new year, many people turn to prayer as a source of hope and spiritual renewal. Supplication is not merely spoken words, but a sincere connection between the heart and God, asking for goodness, peace, and comfort.
Islamic scholars emphasize that praying for others is among the greatest acts of devotion, as it reflects sincerity, compassion, and goodwill without expectation of return.
New Year Prayers for Others
O Allah, make the new year full of goodness and success
O Allah, grant happiness and peace of mind
O Allah, open doors of lawful provision
O Allah, protect them with Your endless care
O Allah, fulfill their wishes and make the future brighter
O Allah, fill their days with light and relief
O Allah, keep sorrow and hardship away
O Allah, grant health and well-being
O Allah, make this year a fresh start of goodness
O Allah, bless their time and efforts
General New Year Prayers
Scholars affirm that welcoming a new year reflects hope and positive intention.
O Allah, make it a year of blessings
O Allah, grant us mercy and forgiveness
O Allah, make it a year of stability and peace
O Allah, turn sorrow into joy
O Allah, draw us closer to You
O Allah, make it a year of fulfilled dreams
O Allah, protect us from all harm
O Allah, fill our days with success
O Allah, bless our lives and deeds
O Allah, end it with Your satisfaction
New Year Prayers for Myself
Praying for oneself reflects trust in God and hope for guidance.
O Allah, set my affairs right
O Allah, bring me closer to You
O Allah, grant peace of heart
O Allah, guide my every step
O Allah, forgive the past and bless what lies ahead
O Allah, make this year a new beginning
O Allah, grant patience and wisdom
O Allah, remove worry and sadness
O Allah, grant me what benefits my faith and life
O Allah, make me among the grateful
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