192. Dua at the Beginning of Salah (Allahu Akbar Kabira)
Say three times:
Dua at the Beginning of Salah in Arabic
اَللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ كَبِيرًا، اَللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ كَبِيرًا، اَللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ كَبِيرًا، وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ كَثِيرًا، وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ كَثِيرًا، وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ كَثِيرًا، وَسُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ بُكْرَةً وَأَصِيلًا
Dua at the Beginning of Salah English Transliteration
Allahu 'Akbar Kabeera, Allahu 'Akbar Kabeera, Allahu 'Akbar Kabeera, walhamdu lillaahi katheera, walhamdu lillaahi katheera, walhamdu lillaahi katheera, wa SubhaanAllahi bukratan wa'aseela
Dua at the Beginning of Salah English Translation
Allah is the Greatest, Most Great. Allah is the Greatest, Most Great. Allah is the Greatest, Most Great. Praise is to Allah, abundantly. Praise is to Allah, abundantly. Praise is to Allah, abundantly. Glory is to Allah, at the break of day and at its end.
Then say:
أَعُوْذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ مِنْ نَفْخِهِ، وَنَفْثِهِ، وَهَمْزِهِ
A 'oodhu billaahi minash-Shaytaani min nafkhihi, wa nafthihi, wa hamzihi
I seek refuge in Allah from Satan. From his breath and from his voice and from his whisper.
Benefits of before namaz dua for salah beginning
Reciting before namaz dua for salah helps start prayer with focus and respect for Allah. This dua uses allahu akbar and alhamdulillah, guiding the heart towards humility.
- Reminds the heart that Allahis the Greatest by repeating allahu akbar kabira
- Helps keep the mind away from distractions before salah begins
- Brings peace by praising Allahagain and again in the dua before salah
- Builds a strong habit of remembering Allahat the start of every prayer
- Makes salah more meaningful with words of alhamdulillah and subhanallah
- Follows the way of the Prophet by saying the dua before salat
- Fills the heart with thankfulness and respect before namaz
When to Recite before namaz dua for salah
Before namaz dua for salah is best to recite at special times. Saying this dua at the right moment makes the prayer feel more sincere and brings blessings.
- Right after saying takbeer at the start of any fardh, sunnah, or nafl prayer
- Before starting the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah in salah
- While performing salah during Eid, as eid takbeer, to show joy and thankfulness
- When joining in congregation prayer as the imam or follower
- During special prayers like tahajjud or taraweeh for extra closeness to Allah
How to Perform before namaz dua for salah
Making before namaz dua for salah is easy and brings many blessings. Following the steps helps you perform the dua with full attention and respect.
- Stand for prayer and say allahu akbar to start the salah as taught in masnoon dua
- Recite the before namaz dua with allahu akbar kabira and alhamdulillah before Surah Al-Fatihah
- Focus on the words subhanAllahand praise to Allahduring the dua before salat
- Keep your heart humble and full of meaning while saying the dua for salah
- Try to add this dua in every salah, making it a regular masnun dua in your prayers
Summary
The before namaz dua for salah, called Allahu Akbar Kabira, is often said at the beginning of every prayer. It helps Muslims remember Allah's greatness, say thanks, and keep the heart focused. This dua uses words like allahu akbar, alhamdulillah, and subhanallah, making the prayer feel special.
By saying this dua before salat, a Muslim can start every prayer in the right way. It brings peace, removes distractions, and follows the sunnah. Adding before namaz dua for salah to daily life makes every salah better and more meaningful.