188. Dua When Starting Tahajjud Prayer
Dua When Starting Tahajjud Prayer in Arabic
اَللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ جِبْرَائِيْلَ وَمِيْكَائِيْلَ وَإِسْرَافِيلَ فَاطِرَ السَّمَوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ عَالِمَ الْغَيْبِ وَالشَّهَادَةِ أَنْتَ تَحْكُمُ بَيْنَ عِبَادِكَ فِيمَا كَانُوا فِيهِ يَخْتَلِفُونَ اِهْدِنِيْ لِمَا اخْتُلِفَ فِيهِ مِنَ الْحَقِّ بِإِذْنِكَ إِنَّكَ تَهْدِيْ مَنْ تَشَاءُ إِلَى صِرَاطٍ مُسْتَقِيْمٍ
Dua When Starting Tahajjud Prayer English Transliteration
Allaahumma rabba jibraa-eel, wameekaa-eel, wa-israafeel faatiras-samawaati wal-ardi, ‘Aalimal-ghaybi wash-shahadati, anta tahkumu bayna ‘ibaadika feemaa kaanoo feehi yakhtalifoon. ihdinee limakh-tulifa feehi minal-haqqi bi-idhnika, innaka tahdee man tasha-o ilaa siratin mustaqeem
Dua When Starting Tahajjud Prayer English Translation
O Allah, Lord of Jibra-eel, Meeka-eel and Israfeel (great angles), Creator of the heavens and the Earth, Knower of the seen and the unseen. You are the arbitrator between Your servants in that which they have disputed. Guide me to the truth by Your leave, in that which they have differed, for verily You guide whom You will to a straight path.
Ayesha said that the Prophet (ﷺ) used to recite this dua at the beginning of the night (tahajjud) prayer.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، وَمُحَمَّدُ بْنُ حَاتِمٍ، وَعَبْدُ بْنُ حُمَيْدٍ، وَأَبُو مَعْنٍ الرَّقَاشِيُّ قَالُوا حَدَّثَنَا عُمَرُ بْنُ يُونُسَ، حَدَّثَنَا عِكْرِمَةُ بْنُ عَمَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ أَبِي كَثِيرٍ، حَدَّثَنِي أَبُو سَلَمَةَ، بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ عَوْفٍ قَالَ سَأَلْتُ عَائِشَةَ أُمَّ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ بِأَىِّ شَىْءٍ كَانَ نَبِيُّ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَفْتَتِحُ صَلاَتَهُ إِذَا قَامَ مِنَ اللَّيْلِ قَالَتْ كَانَ إِذَا قَامَ مِنَ اللَّيْلِ افْتَتَحَ صَلاَتَهُ " اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ جِبْرَائِيلَ وَمِيكَائِيلَ وَإِسْرَافِيلَ فَاطِرَ السَّمَوَاتِ وَالأَرْضِ عَالِمَ الْغَيْبِ وَالشَّهَادَةِ أَنْتَ تَحْكُمُ بَيْنَ عِبَادِكَ فِيمَا كَانُوا فِيهِ يَخْتَلِفُونَ اهْدِنِي لِمَا اخْتُلِفَ فِيهِ مِنَ الْحَقِّ بِإِذْنِكَ إِنَّكَ تَهْدِي مَنْ تَشَاءُ إِلَى صِرَاطٍ مُسْتَقِيمٍ " . '
Abd al-Rahman b. 'Auf reported: I asked 'A'isha, the mother of the believers, (to tell me) the words with which the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) commenced the prayer when he got up at night. She said: When he got up at night he would commence his prayer with these words: O Allah, Lord of Gabriel, and Michael, and Israfil, the Creator of the heavens and the earth, Who knowest the unseen and the seen; Thou decidest amongst Thy servants concerning their differences. Guide me with Thy permission in the divergent views (which the people) hold about Truth, for it is Thou Who guidest whom Thou wilt to the Straight Path. [Muslim: 770]
Benefits of Dua for Tahajjud with Barakah and Iman
This dua for tahajjud prayer before salah brings a Muslim closer to Allah, filling the heart with Barakah and Iman, and helps guide to sirat al mustaqim in the quiet of night.
- Allah gives Barakah to the one who makes this dua for tahajjud prayer.
- This dua before salah helps a Muslim find guidance to sirat al mustaqim.
- Tahajjud prayer dua brings hope and Iman strong in the darkness of night.
- Dua for tahajjud before salah makes the heart soft and full of zikr allah.
- Using this dua in night prayer islam helps a Muslim praise Allah and ask for help.
When to Recite Dua For Tahajjud
This dua for tahajjud is recited in the quiet night, asking Allah for guidance, Barakah, and help to find the straight path when hearts are soft and Iman grows strong in the darkness.
- After waking up for night prayer islam, begin with this dua for tahajjud for guidance.
- When you stand for tahajjud ki namaz, use the tahajjud prayer dua before your first rakah.
- Before starting your salah, recite dua before salah to ask Allah for sirat al mustaqim.
- In the last part of the night, make dua praising Allah for Barakah and tahajjud ki fazilat.
- If you feel lost, use this prayer for guidance during tahajjud namaz ka tarika for help.
How to perform Dua for Tahajjud
This dua for tahajjud is a special way to ask Allah for guidance and truth during the night prayer. It is a beautiful dua praising Allah and seeking His help before salah, making your tahajjud prayer more blessed and full of Barakah. Every Muslim should try to use this dua for salah to get closer to sirat al mustaqim and feel the keutamaan sholat tahajud.
- Wake up in the last part of night and make fresh wudu before starting tahajjud prayer.
- Stand for tahajjud ki namaz and quietly recite this dua for tahajjud before your salah.
- Raise your hands and say this dua for guidance, asking Allah to show you the right path.
- After reading the dua, begin your tahajjud prayer with full Iman and hope for Allah’s mercy.
- When you finish tahajjud, thank Allah for giving you the chance to pray this night prayer islam.
Summary
The dua for tahajjud is recited at the start of tahajjud prayer and praises Allah as the Lord of Jibraeel, Meeka-eel, and Israfeel. This dua for salah asks Allah, the Knower of all, to guide the Muslim to the truth and sirat al mustaqim when people differ. It is a strong dua for guidance in night prayer islam.
This tahajjud prayer dua reminds Muslims to seek help from Allah alone for finding the right path. It shows the value of asking for hidayah in tahajjud ki namaz. The main lesson is to trust Allah’s wisdom and always ask Him for guidance in every matter.