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Dua At the Start of the Prayer (after Takbeer) (2 of 6)

At the start of the prayer (after takbeer). Adhan, going to the masjid, in and after salah.

What is the dua for at the start of the prayer (after takbeer)?

One of the 6 duas for at the start of the prayer (after takbeer) in Hisn al-Muslim begins “Subhānaka Allāhumma wa biḥamdika”, meaning “Glory is to You O Allah, and praise”. It is reported in At-Tirmidhi 1/77, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim.

At the Start of the Prayer (after Takbeer) in Arabic

سُبْحانَكَ اللّهُمَّ وَبِحَمْدِكَوَتَبارَكَ اسْمُكَوَتَعالى جَدُّكَوَلا إِلهَ غَيْرُك

Transliteration

Subhānaka Allāhumma wa biḥamdika, wa tabāraka 'smuka, wa ta'ālā jadduka, wa lā 'ilāha ghayruk.

Meaning in English

Glory is to You O Allah, and praise. Blessed is Your Name and Exalted is Your Majesty. There is none worthy of worship but You

When and how to recite it

Hisn al-Muslim lists this dua under “At the start of the prayer (after takbeer)”.

The source does not give a fixed number of repetitions.

Where does this dua come from?

This dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah compiled by Sa'id bin Ali al-Qahtani. It is reported in At-Tirmidhi 1/77.

Frequently asked questions

What is the dua for at the start of the prayer (after takbeer)?

One of the 6 duas for at the start of the prayer (after takbeer) in Hisn al-Muslim begins “Subhānaka Allāhumma wa biḥamdika”, meaning “Glory is to You O Allah, and praise”. It is reported in At-Tirmidhi 1/77, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim.

What does the dua for at the start of the prayer (after takbeer) mean?

Glory is to You O Allah, and praise. Blessed is Your Name and Exalted is Your Majesty. There is none worthy of worship but You.

How do you pronounce the dua for at the start of the prayer (after takbeer)?

The transliteration is: Subhānaka Allāhumma wa biḥamdika, wa tabāraka 'smuka, wa ta'ālā jadduka, wa lā 'ilāha ghayruk.

Where is the dua for at the start of the prayer (after takbeer) reported?

At-Tirmidhi 1/77. The dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah.

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