Al Islam

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.