Khatam Quran Dua in English is the translation of the supplication read after completing the recitation of the whole Holy Quran. If you have just finished the Quran, or you are learning the dua and want to understand its meaning, this guide gives you the full Khatam Quran dua in English, with its Arabic text and transliteration, line by line, so you can read it with understanding.

Khatam Quran Dua in English — Full Translation

Here is the best-known Khatam Quran dua, in English, line by line. The Arabic text and transliteration follow in the next section.

• “O Allah, have mercy on me through the Quran.”
• “And make it for me a leader, a light, a guidance, and a mercy.”
• “O Allah, remind me of what I have forgotten from it.”
• “And teach me of it what I do not know.”
• “And grant me its recitation during the hours of the night and the ends of the day.”
• “And make it a proof for me, O Lord of the worlds.”

Read the translation slowly and think about each request. The dua asks Allah for mercy through the Quran, for the Quran to guide and illuminate your life, for help in remembering and learning it, for the ability to recite it day and night, and for the Quran to be a proof in your favour — not against you — on the Day of Judgment.

Khatam Quran Dua in Arabic

اللَّهُمَّ ارْحَمْنِي بِالْقُرْآنِ وَاجْعَلْهُ لِي إِمَامًا وَنُورًا وَهُدًى وَرَحْمَةً. اللَّهُمَّ ذَكِّرْنِي مِنْهُ مَا نَسِيتُ وَعَلِّمْنِي مِنْهُ مَا جَهِلْتُ وَارْزُقْنِي تِلَاوَتَهُ آنَاءَ اللَّيْلِ وَأَطْرَافَ النَّهَارِ وَاجْعَلْهُ لِي حُجَّةً يَا رَبَّ الْعَالَمِينَ

Khatam Quran Dua Transliteration

For readers who cannot yet read Arabic, here is the transliteration of the Khatam Quran dua, matching the Arabic text above:

Allahumma arhamni bil-Qur’ani, waj’alhu li imaman wa nuran wa hudan wa rahmah. Allahumma dhakkirni minhu ma nasitu, wa ‘allimni minhu ma jahiltu, warzuqni tilawatahu ana’al-layli wa atrafan-nahar, waj’alhu li hujjatan ya Rabbal-‘alamin.

Practice the transliteration line by line, comparing it with the English translation above and the Arabic text, until you can read the Arabic smoothly. The wording of the Khatam dua can vary slightly between printed duas in different Mushafs and dua books, but the version above is the most widely used form.

When to Read the Khatam Quran Dua in English

Read the Khatam Quran dua immediately after you finish reciting the whole Quran, from Surah Al-Fatiha to Surah An-Nas. You can read it in Arabic, or in English if you do not yet read Arabic, and you can read the English translation alongside the Arabic to understand what you are asking. Many people read it in Ramadan, when they complete the Quran in the month, and many read it at any time of year when they finish their recitation. After the Khatam dua, add your own personal duas for yourself, your parents, your family, and your teachers.

How to Learn the Khatam Quran Dua

1. Start with the English: Read the English translation first, so you know what you are asking for.
2. Learn one line at a time: Memorise the transliteration line by line, repeating each line three or four times before moving to the next.
3. Match transliteration to Arabic: Place the Arabic text beside the transliteration and point to each word as you read it, so you learn the Arabic script at the same time.
4. Recite it after finishing a Juz: You do not need to wait until you finish the whole Quran to practise the dua; read it after a recitation session so it becomes familiar.
5. Keep it in your Mushaf: Mark the page of the dua in your Mushaf or in a dua book, so you can find it immediately when you complete the Quran.

Frequently Asked Questions About Khatam Quran Dua in English

What is the Khatam Quran dua in English?

The Khatam Quran dua in English is: “O Allah, have mercy on me through the Quran, and make it for me a leader, a light, a guidance, and a mercy. O Allah, remind me of what I have forgotten from it, teach me of it what I do not know, and grant me its recitation during the hours of the night and the ends of the day, and make it a proof for me, O Lord of the worlds.” The full Arabic text and transliteration are given above.

Can I read the Khatam dua in English only?

Yes. If you cannot read Arabic yet, reading the Khatam dua in English — understanding it and making the same requests in your own words — is the best way to begin. Learning the Arabic text over time is recommended, and this guide gives you the transliteration to help with that.

Is the Khatam Quran dua obligatory?

No, the Khatam Quran dua is not obligatory. It is a recommended and widely practised supplication for the completion of the Quran, and a beautiful way to thank Allah and ask for the Quran’s guidance and mercy.

What do I do after finishing the Quran?

After finishing the Quran, read the Khatam Quran dua, then make your own personal duas for yourself, your family, and others. Many people also start the Quran again from Surah Al-Fatiha, keeping a habit of regular recitation rather than stopping after the completion.

What does “make it a proof for me” mean?

“Make it a proof for me” means the dua asks that the Quran stand in your favour on the Day of Judgment, as evidence that you read it, learned from it, and acted upon it — rather than being a proof against you for neglecting it.

Related Reading

For the main guide to the Dua Khatam Quran, with its significance, benefits, and how and when to read it, see Dua for Quran Khatam. You may also like our guide to the Rabbana Hablana Min Azwajina Dua, and our guide to Surah Al-Mulk, which is often recited every night.

If you are reading the Khatam Quran dua in English for the first time, finish the last Surah first, then read the dua above. You can read Surah An-Nas, the last Surah of the Quran, at Quran.com before you read the Khatam Quran dua in English, and use the translation and transliteration in this guide until you can read the Arabic smoothly.