49. Dua before starting Salah
While praying with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), one of the people said -
Dua before starting Salah in Arabic
اَللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ كَبِيْرًا وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ كَثِيْرًا وَسُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ بُكْرَةً وَأَصِيْلًا
Dua before starting Salah English Transliteration
Allahu 'Akbar Kabiran, walhamdu lillaahi kathiran, wa Subhaanallahi bukratan wa'asila
Dua before starting Salah English Translation
Allah is the Greatest, Most Great. Praise is to Allah, abundantly. Glory is to Allah, at the break of day and at its end.
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Who uttered such and such a word?" A person (who have recited these words) among the people said: It is I, O Messenger of Allah! He (ﷺ) said: it’s utterance surprised me, for the doors of heaven were opened for It. Ibn 'Umar (RA) said: I have not abandoned them (these words) since I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying this.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ ابْنُ عُلَيَّةَ، أَخْبَرَنِي الْحَجَّاجُ بْنُ أَبِي عُثْمَانَ، عَنْ أَبِي الزُّبَيْرِ، عَنْ عَوْنِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُتْبَةَ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ بَيْنَمَا نَحْنُ نُصَلِّي مَعَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم إِذْ قَالَ رَجُلٌ مِنَ الْقَوْمِ اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ كَبِيرًا وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ كَثِيرًا وَسُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ بُكْرَةً وَأَصِيلاً . فَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " مَنِ الْقَائِلُ كَلِمَةَ كَذَا وَكَذَا " . قَالَ رَجُلٌ مِنَ الْقَوْمِ أَنَا يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ . قَالَ " عَجِبْتُ لَهَا فُتِحَتْ لَهَا أَبْوَابُ السَّمَاءِ " . قَالَ ابْنُ عُمَرَ فَمَا تَرَكْتُهُنَّ مُنْذُ سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ذَلِكَ .
Ibn 'Umar reported: While we said prayer with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), one among the people said: Allah is truly Great, praise be to Allah in abundance. Glory be to Allah in the morning and the evening. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon, him) said: Who uttered such and such a word? A person among the people said: It is I, Messenger of Allah (who have recited these words). He (the Holy Prophet) said: It (its utterance) surprised me, for the doors of heaven were opened for It. Ibn 'Umar said: I have not abandoned them (these words) since I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying this. [Muslim: 601]
Benefits of Dua Before Salat
This dua before salat fills the heart with praise for Allah, helping Muslims start their Salah with Barakah and a strong focus on Iman and Amal.
- Allahu akbar kabira walhamdulillah kathira brings peace before every Salah.
- Before namaz dua helps a Muslim remember Allah’s greatness and mercy.
- Dua before salah makes the heart ready for Fard and brings more Khushu.
- All praise be to Allah in this dua brings Barakah in every namaz and Amal.
- Dua praising Allah at the start of prayer helps keep Iman strong all day.
When to Recite Dua Before Salat
This dua before salat fills your heart with praise and Barakah, helping you start your salah with Iman and remembering Allah’s greatness from the first moment of your namaz.
- Just before saying takbir, recite the dua before salah to praise Allah and begin with khushu.
- When entering the prayer area, use the dua before salat for a clean heart and focus.
- Before starting any fard salah, say this dua for salah to bring Barakah in your namaz.
- At the start of tahajjud, begin with allahu akbar kabira walhamdulillah kathira for extra reward.
- Before sunnah or nafl prayers, use the before namaz dua to remember Allah’s greatness.
How to perform Dua Before Salat
Before starting your salah, saying this dua before salat helps you focus your heart and praise Allah. It brings Barakah to your namaz and fills your mind with peace and thankfulness.
- Stand ready for namaz, then quietly say allahu akbar kabira walhamdulillah kathira with full Iman.
- When you feel distracted, use this dua before salah to bring your heart back to zikr allah.
- After making your niyyah, softly recite the dua before namaz and think of Allah’s greatness.
- If you want more khushu in prayer, repeat this dua for salah before every fard salah.
- While waiting for jamaat, whisper this dua praising allah and let your Amal start with Barakah.
Summary
The dua before starting Salah is a masnoon dua that helps Muslims begin their prayer with praise and thanks to Allah. This dua before salat uses words like Allahu Akbar Kabira walhamdulillah kathira to show how great and praiseworthy Allah is. It is a simple way to remember Allah before every Fard or Sunnah Salah.
By saying this dua before namaz, a Muslim fills their heart with Iman and Barakah. It brings focus and respect to the Salah, making the Amal more strong. This Islamic dua reminds us to start every prayer with zikr Allah and all praise be to Allah, helping Muslims feel close to their Lord.