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
A true prayer for imams and mu'adhdhins brings many good things for the people and for anyone who says it.
- It helps imams get help from Allahand makes them lead prayers in a good way.
- It brings forgiveness for mu'adhdhins and gives rewards to those who call people to pray.
- This dua spreads good teaching and brings people together in the mosque.
- It helps Muslims remember to care for those who work in the mosque.
- This prayer is for forgiveness of mistakes for the ones who call to prayer.
- It teaches people to be kind and show respect to both imams and mu'adhdhins.
When to Recite Dua for Imams and Mu'adhdhins
This prayer can be said at many times to show love and care for imams and mu'adhdhins.
- Say it after you finish your prayer when you make dua for others.
- Say this prayer when you hear the adhan or after it is done in the mosque.
- Say it on Fridays when special prayers are good to do.
- Say it during meetings or when people gather in the mosque for more blessings.
- Add it to your daily prayers as a way to ask for forgiveness and help.
How to Perform Dua for Imams and Mu'adhdhins
Here is an easy way to say this prayer for forgiveness and help for those who lead and call to prayer.
- Start by facing the qiblah and think about your reason for making this dua.
- Say the Arabic words Allaahumma arshidil a-immata wagfir lilmua-ddhinin clearly.
- Feel the words as you ask Allahto help imams and forgive mu'adhdhins.
- You can add other prayers for Muslims or say zikr after this dua.
- Finish with astaghfirullah or any other prayer you like for forgiveness.
Summary
The Dua for Imams & Mu'adhdhins is a short prayer asking Allahto help those who lead prayers & forgive those who call to prayer. It is a way to care for the people who do important work in the mosque. Many Muslims say this dua for forgiveness in their daily prayers.
By saying this prayer for forgiveness and help, everyone can bring more kindness and togetherness to the people. It is a simple but strong way to support imams and mu'adhdhins and ask for good things for all.