Dua: The Tashahhud
The Tashahhud. Adhan, going to the masjid, in and after salah.
What is the dua for the tashahhud?
The dua for the tashahhud begins “Attaḥiyyātu lillāhi waṣṣalawātu, waṭṭayyibāt”, meaning “All greetings of humility are for Allah, and all prayers and goodness”. It is reported in Al-Bukhari, Muslim 1/301, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim. The Arabic text, transliteration and full meaning are given below.
The Tashahhud in Arabic
Transliteration
Attaḥiyyātu lillāhi waṣṣalawātu, waṭṭayyibāt, assalāmu `alayka 'ayyuhan-Nabiyyu wa raḥmatullāhi wa barakātuh, assalāmu `alaynā wa `alā ‘ibādillāhiṣ-ṣāliḥīn. 'Ash-hadu 'an lā 'ilāha 'illallāh wa 'ash-hadu 'anna Muḥammadan `abduhu wa rasūluh.
Meaning in English
All greetings of humility are for Allah, and all prayers and goodness. Peace be upon you, O Prophet, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings. Peace be upon us and upon the righteous slaves of Allah. I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and His Messenger.
When and how to recite it
Hisn al-Muslim lists this dua under “The Tashahhud”.
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 Al-Bukhari, Muslim 1/301.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dua for the tashahhud?
The dua for the tashahhud begins “Attaḥiyyātu lillāhi waṣṣalawātu, waṭṭayyibāt”, meaning “All greetings of humility are for Allah, and all prayers and goodness”. It is reported in Al-Bukhari, Muslim 1/301, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim. The Arabic text, transliteration and full meaning are given below.
What does the dua for the tashahhud mean?
All greetings of humility are for Allah, and all prayers and goodness. Peace be upon you, O Prophet, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings. Peace be upon us and upon the righteous slaves of Allah. I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and His Messenger.
How do you pronounce the dua for the tashahhud?
The transliteration is: Attaḥiyyātu lillāhi waṣṣalawātu, waṭṭayyibāt, assalāmu `alayka 'ayyuhan-Nabiyyu wa raḥmatullāhi wa barakātuh, assalāmu `alaynā wa `alā ‘ibādillāhiṣ-ṣāliḥīn. 'Ash-hadu 'an lā 'ilāha 'illallāh wa 'ash-hadu 'anna Muḥammadan `abduhu wa rasūluh.
Where is the dua for the tashahhud reported?
Al-Bukhari, Muslim 1/301. 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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