What supplication should be recited upon sighting the crescent moon?

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Al-Mughni

Book of Fasting

Book 9 · Issue 9 · Bab 1

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It is recommended for the one who sights the crescent moon to recite the supplication narrated from Ibn Umar: 'Allahu Akbar (Allah is greater). O Allah, usher it in upon us with security and faith, safety and Islam, and success in what You love and accept. My Lord and your Lord is Allah.'