Ramadan Mubarak, a blessed RamadanThe greeting
رَمَضَانُ مُبَارَكٌ
Ramaḍānu mubārak
A blessed Ramadan to you.
It echoes the hadith in which the Prophet ﷺ called Ramadan "a blessed month" (Sunan an-Nasa'i 2106).
Ramadan Mubarak cards, and Ramadan Kareem
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Ramadan Mubarak, what to write and when to send it
Ramadan Mubarak (رَمَضَانُ مُبَارَكٌ) means "a blessed Ramadan", and Ramadan Kareem (رَمَضَانُ كَرِيمٌ) means "a generous Ramadan". Both are used to welcome the month. The card maker above puts either one, or the Prophet's ﷺ own words, on a card with your names and a message.
The words of the hadith
At the start of Ramadan the Prophet ﷺ gave his Companions the good news: "Ramadan has come to you, a blessed month. Allah has made fasting it obligatory on you. In it the gates of heaven are opened" (Sunan an-Nasa'i 2106, from Abu Hurayrah). Al-Albani graded it sahih, while some scholars note a break in its chain and accept it through its supporting reports. Scholars took it as a basis for congratulating one another when Ramadan arrives. Choose "Atakum Ramadan" in the Greeting box to use its opening words.
Ramadan Mubarak or Ramadan Kareem?
Both are fine in the view of most scholars. A few disliked Ramadan Kareem, because the month itself gives nothing: it is Allah who is generous in it. Most see no problem, since Arabic often calls a time generous because of what Allah gives in it, as the Quran is called kareem, noble (56:77). If you want to avoid the question, use Ramadan Mubarak. See Can you say Ramadan Mubarak or Ramadan Kareem?
Is it allowed to congratulate people on Ramadan?
Hanafi position
Congratulating one another at the start of Ramadan is permissible and good. The sunnah has no fixed wording, so Ramadan Mubarak, Ramadan Kareem or any good words are fine. Ibn Abidin records that congratulating one another on blessed occasions such as Eid is not disliked, and Hanafi scholars apply the same to Ramadan.
Other madhhabs
- Hanbali
- Ibn Rajab cites the hadith "Ramadan has come to you, a blessed month" as a basis for congratulating one another on Ramadan (Lata'if al-Ma'arif).
- Shafi'i and Maliki
- The same in substance: a good greeting at the start of Ramadan is allowed, with no fixed wording.
When to send your Ramadan card
Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin on Monday 8 February 2027, with the first taraweeh on the night of Sunday 7 February. Most people send greetings once the moon is announced and through the first days of the month. See the Ramadan countdown.
Ramadan messages you can use
- Ramadan Mubarak. May Allah accept your fasts, your prayers and your Quran this month.
- May this Ramadan bring you closer to Allah and fill your home with peace.
- Wishing you an easy fast and a blessed iftar. Please remember us in your duas.
- Ramadan Kareem. May Allah forgive us all and let us reach Laylat al-Qadr.
- May the Quran be the light of your heart this Ramadan.
How to reply
Reply with "Ramadan Mubarak to you too", or with a dua such as "may Allah accept from us and from you". To Ramadan Kareem, many Arabs reply Allahu akram, "Allah is more generous". More on the Ramadan Mubarak page.
- Sunan an-Nasa'i 2106, from Abu Hurayrah. Al-Albani graded it sahih; some scholars point to a break in its chain (Abu Qilabah from Abu Hurayrah) and accept it with its supporting reports.
- Quran 56:77, translation by Sahih International.
- Ibn Rajab, Lata'if al-Ma'arif, on Ramadan.
- Ibn Abidin, Radd al-Muhtar, Bab al-Idayn. The other madhhabs' positions are summarised from their standard manuals.
Checked by our team. For a more accurate answer to your own situation, consult a scholar.
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Good to know
What does Ramadan Mubarak mean?
A blessed Ramadan. Mubarak means blessed, from barakah.
What is the difference between Ramadan Mubarak and Ramadan Kareem?
Ramadan Mubarak wishes a blessed Ramadan; Ramadan Kareem wishes a generous one. Most scholars allow both.
How do I make a Ramadan card with my name?
Pick a greeting and a design, type the names in the To and From boxes, then tap Download PNG or Share the card.
When should I send Ramadan Mubarak in 2027?
Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin on Monday 8 February 2027, so send greetings from the evening of 7 February, once the moon is announced.
What is the reply to Ramadan Kareem?
A common reply is Allahu akram, Allah is more generous. Ramadan Mubarak to you too is also fine.
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