08/09/2025
In Islam, a lunar eclipse (Khusūf) is a special event, and the Prophet ﷺ guided Muslims on what to do during it.
What to Read/Do During Lunar Eclipse
1. Pray Salat al-Khusūf (Eclipse Prayer)
It is a two-rak‘ah prayer, performed in congregation or individually.
Each rak‘ah has two long standings (qiyām) and two long bowings (rukū‘).
The Prophet ﷺ prayed it and encouraged people to do so.
2. Make Dhikr & Du‘a
Say Subḥānallāh (سبحان الله), Alḥamdulillāh (الحمد لله), Allāhu Akbar (الله أكبر).
Make du‘a for forgiveness, mercy, and protection.
3. Recite Qur’an
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged reading long chapters during the prayer.
Recommended surahs:
Surah Al-Baqarah (2)
Surah An-Nisa (4)
Surah Al-Imran (3)
Surah Ya-Sin (36) (for ease if long surahs are difficult).
4. Seek Forgiveness (Istighfar)
Say: Astaghfirullāh wa atūbu ilayh (أستغفر الله وأتوب إليه).
5. Give Charity (Sadaqah)
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving charity during eclipses.