168. Dua for Imams and Mu'adhdhins (Dua for Forgiveness)
Narrated Abu Hurayrah (RA): The imam is responsible and the mu'adhdhin is trusted.
Dua for Forgiveness in Arabic
اَللَّهُمَّ أَرْشِدِ الْأَئِمَّةَ وَاغْفِرْ لِلْمُؤَذِّنِيْنَ
Dua for Forgiveness English Transliteration
Allaahumma arshidil a-immata wagfir lilmua-ddhinin
Dua for Forgiveness English Translation
O Allah, guide the imams and forgive the mu'adhdhins.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ حَنْبَلٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ فُضَيْلٍ، حَدَّثَنَا الأَعْمَشُ، عَنْ رَجُلٍ، عَنْ أَبِي صَالِحٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " الإِمَامُ ضَامِنٌ وَالْمُؤَذِّنُ مُؤْتَمَنٌ اللَّهُمَّ أَرْشِدِ الأَئِمَّةَ وَاغْفِرْ لِلْمُؤَذِّنِينَ " .
Narrated AbuHurayrah: The imam is responsible and the mu'adhdhin is trusted, O Allah, guide the imams and forgive the mu'adhdhins. [Sahih (Albani). Abu Dawud: 517]
Benefits of Dua for Imams and Mu'adhdhins
This dua for imams and mu'adhdhins brings Allah’s guidance for leaders and forgiveness for those who call to prayer, making the masjid a place of Barakah and unity for all muslims.
- Allahumma gives hidayah to imams so they lead Salah with true Iman.
- Dua for forgiveness brings maghfirat for mu'adhdhins who call to prayer.
- Asking Allah for guidance helps imams stay on the right path in Amal.
- Islamic prayer for forgiveness makes the masjid full of Barakah and peace.
- Maghfirat ki dua for mu'adhdhins brings reward for every adhan they call.
When to Recite Dua for Imams and Mu'adhdhins
This dua for imams and mu'adhdhins is a simple way to ask Allah for guidance and forgiveness, bringing Barakah to those who lead and call us to salah, and helping our Iman grow with every prayer.
- After every fard salah, muslims can recite dua for imams and mu'adhdhins for Barakah.
- When you hear the adhan, remember to make this dua for forgiveness for mu'adhdhins.
- At the masjid, before joining jamaat, use the dua for guidance for imams and mu'adhdhins.
- On Fridays, after jummah prayer, recite the islamic prayer for forgiveness for leaders.
- If you see the imam or mu'adhdhin, quietly say this dua for guidance and maghfirat.
How to perform Dua for Imams and Mu'adhdhins
This dua for Imams and Mu'adhdhins is a simple islamic prayer for forgiveness and guidance, asking Allah to guide those who lead Salah and forgive those who call to prayer, bringing Barakah to the whole community.
- Start by facing the Qiblah and with a clean heart, say allaahumma arshidil a-immata wagfir lilmua-ddhinin.
- After every Fard Salah, quietly recite this dua for forgiveness for imams and mu'adhdhins.
- When you hear the adhan, make this prayer for guidance and forgiveness in your heart.
- During gatherings in masjid, encourage others to join in this islamic prayer for forgiveness.
- At times of reflection, use this maghfirat ki dua to ask Allah for guidance and forgiveness for all.
Summary
The Dua for Imams and Mu'adhdhins is a short Islamic dua asking Allah to guide the imams and forgive the mu'adhdhins. This dua for forgiveness is found in Abu Dawud 517 and is a masnoon dua that shows care for those who lead Salah and call to prayer.
Making this dua for guidance and forgiveness brings Barakah and helps keep our hearts soft for others. It is a simple Amal that every Muslim can do to ask Allah for maghfirat for those serving the masjid. This prayer for forgiveness in Islam is easy and full of reward.