These traditional prayers — often repeated dozens of times or said after short devotional units — are widely shared as remedies for a delayed period, but the article stresses pairing spiritual practice with medical evaluation and healthy habits.
Prayer as a spiritual practice can bring calm and hope. Various supplications are used by people who wish to hasten the onset of menstruation, but for physical problems you should always see a doctor and pursue medical treatment.
The most tried-and-true prayer for immediate menstruation is given below. Repeat these supplications many times with sincere intention — God willing, you may receive your request.
First prayer (Arabic):
بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم
اللّهُـمَّ إِنِّی أَسْأَلُکَ مِنْ فَضْلِکَ وَرَحْمَتِکَ، فَإِنَّهُ لا یَمْلِکُهَا غَیْرُکَ، یَا أَرْحَمَ الرَّاحِمِینَ، اللّهُـمَّ اجْعَلْ حَیاتِی رَاحَهً، وَمَوْتِی رَحْمَهً، اللّهُـمَّ إِنِّی أَسْأَلُکَ تَعْجیلَ مَخْرَجِ الْمَهْمَّاتِ، وَتَیْسیرَ الْأَمُورِ، وَفَرَجَ الْکُرَبِ، وَتَقْبِلَ الْعَمَلَ، وَتَکْتُبَهُ فی أوْلِیائِکَ المُتَّقِینَ، وَاجْعَلْهُ لِی ذخَراً، وَخَیْرَهً، إِنَّکَ عَلى کُلِّ شَیءٍ قَدِیرٌ
A short supplication offered as a second option is:
اللهمّ اجعل الدوره الشهریه تسیر بسلاسه وسهوله وقربها منی بسرعه، یا أرحم الراحمین
Another brief supplication presented as a remedy is:
یَا جَبْرَئِیلُ یَا مُحَمَّدُ أَنْتُمَا کَافِیَایَ فَاکْفِیَانِی وَ أَنْتُمَا حَافِظَایَ فَاحْفَظَانِی وَ أَنْتُمَا کَالِئَایَ فَاکْلَئَانِی
A fourth supplication is listed as particularly potent and the article instructs that it should be recited 70 times:
یا اللهُ یا مُحَمَّدُ یا عَلِیُّ یا فاطِمَه یا صَاحِبَالزَّمان اَدْرِکنی وَ لا تُهْلِکْنی
The fifth recitation is recommended after performing 2 rakʿahs of Salat al-Hajat and invoking Imam Jawad; the article advises repeating this invocation 146 times and notes it is preferable to do so within about two hours after the ʿAṣr prayer:
مَا شَاءَ اللَّهُ لَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّهَ إِلَّا بِاللَّهِ
The sixth supplication is recommended after two rakʿahs of Salat al-Hajat between Maghrib and ʿIsha; the article advises reading the prayer after that short prayer to attain the desired need:
یا من یجیب المضطرّ إذا دعاه و یکشف السوء یا ربّ یا ربّ یا ربّ یا عبّاس بن علی بن ابی طالب الامان الامان الامان، ادرکنی ادرکنی ادرکنی
A further short invocation offered is:
یا فارِسَ الْحِجازِ أَدْرِکْنی ، یا أَبا صالِحِ الْمَهْدِیَّ أَدْرِکْنی ، یا أَبَا الْقاسِمِ أَدْرِکْنی أَدْرِکْنی وَلاتَدَعْنی ، فَإِنّی عاجِزٌ ذَلیلٌ
The article quotes verse 222 of Surah al-Baqarah as the Quranic passage often referenced in connection with menstruation:
Arabic:
وَیَسْأَلُونَکَ عَنِ الْمَحِیضِ قُلْ هُوَ أَذًى فَاعْتَزِلُوا النِّسَاءَ فِی الْمَحِیضِ وَلَا تَقْرَبُوهُنَّ حَتَّىٰ یَطْهُرْنَ فَإِذَا تَطَهَّرْنَ فَأْتُوهُنَّ مِنْ حَیْثُ أَمَرَکُمُ اللَّـهُ إِنَّ اللَّـهَ یُحِبُّ التَّوَّابِینَ وَیُحِبُّ الْمُتَطَهِّرِینَ ﴿222﴾
Translation :
They ask you about menstruation. Say: it is an inconvenience; so keep away from women during their menses and do not approach them until they are pure. Then when they have purified themselves, come to them as God has commanded. Indeed, God loves those who repent and those who keep themselves pure. (2:222)
The article notes some people attribute persistent delays or unanswered prayers to negative energies or the evil eye. It briefly recommends a separate traditional page for protective supplications for those who believe such influences are at work.
The article then summarises common medical reasons why periods may be late:
Hormonal changes: Fluctuations caused by stress, weight change, intense exercise or thyroid problems can disrupt the cycle.
Pregnancy: This is the primary and most important cause of a missed period.
Large weight changes: Both significant weight gain and loss can alter cycles.
Underlying illnesses: Conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), thyroid disorders and some infections can cause irregular bleeding.
Stress: Chronic stress affects hormonal systems and can change the cycle.
Medications: Some drugs — for example, certain contraceptives, antidepressants or chemotherapy agents — can affect menstruation.
The article offers practical lifestyle suggestions:
Healthy diet: Eating fruits, vegetables, whole grains and adequate protein supports hormonal balance.
Regular exercise: Moderate exercise reduces stress and helps hormone function.
Stress management: Relaxation techniques such as meditation or yoga can help lower stress.
Sufficient sleep: Adequate rest is important for hormonal regulation.
While prayer can provide spiritual comfort and hope, it cannot replace medical diagnosis and treatment. For an accurate assessment and care related to menstrual cycle problems, always consult a physician.
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You may recite the listed supplications with sincere intent; some are recommended to be repeated a specific number of times (e.g., 70 or 146) or after short devotional units like 2 rakʿahs of Salat al-Hajat. |
Combine spiritual practice with medical evaluation — pregnancy and medical conditions (PCOS, thyroid issues) are common causes of a delayed period. |
Adopt supportive lifestyle measures: balanced diet, regular moderate exercise, stress management (meditation/yoga), and sufficient sleep. |
If you suspect negative influences and use protective prayers, treat that as a complementary spiritual approach — not a substitute for medical care. |