187. Dua after Takbeer in Salah
Dua after Takbeer in Salah in Arabic
اَللَّهُمَّ بَاعِدْ بَيْنِيْ وَبَيْنَ خَطَايَايَ كَمَا بَاعَدْتَ بَيْنَ الْمَشْرِقِ وَالْمَغْرِبِ، اَللَّهُمَّ نَقِّنِيْ مِنَ الْخَطَايَا كَمَا يُنَقَّى الثَّوْبُ الْأَبْيَضُ مِنَ الدَّنَسِ، اَللَّهُمَّ اغْسِلْ خَطَايَايَ بِالْمَاءِ وَالثَّلْجِ وَالْبَرَدِ
Dua after Takbeer in Salah English Transliteration
Allaahumma baa'id baynee wa bayna khataayaaya kamaa baa'adta baynal-mashriqi walmaghrib, Allaahumma naqqinee minal khataayaa kamaa yunaqqath-thawbul-'abyadhu minad-danas, Allaahummaghsil khataayaaya, bil maa'i wath-thalji wal-barad
Dua after Takbeer in Salah English Translation
O Allah! separate me from my sins as You have separated the East from the West. O Allah, cleanse me of my transgressions as the white garment is cleansed of stains. O Allah! wash away my sins with ice and water and frost.
Narrated by Abu Huraira (RA): Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) used to keep silent between the Takbir and the recitation of Qur'an and that interval of silence used to be a short one. I said to the Prophet (ﷺ) "May my parents be sacrificed for you! What do you say in the pause between Takbir and recitation?" The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "I say, (The dua is Mentioned above)
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا مُوسَى بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَاحِدِ بْنُ زِيَادٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عُمَارَةُ بْنُ الْقَعْقَاعِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو زُرْعَةَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَسْكُتُ بَيْنَ التَّكْبِيرِ وَبَيْنَ الْقِرَاءَةِ إِسْكَاتَةً ـ قَالَ أَحْسِبُهُ قَالَ هُنَيَّةً ـ فَقُلْتُ بِأَبِي وَأُمِّي يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ، إِسْكَاتُكَ بَيْنَ التَّكْبِيرِ وَالْقِرَاءَةِ مَا تَقُولُ قَالَ " أَقُولُ اللَّهُمَّ بَاعِدْ بَيْنِي وَبَيْنَ خَطَايَاىَ كَمَا بَاعَدْتَ بَيْنَ الْمَشْرِقِ وَالْمَغْرِبِ، اللَّهُمَّ نَقِّنِي مِنَ الْخَطَايَا كَمَا يُنَقَّى الثَّوْبُ الأَبْيَضُ مِنَ الدَّنَسِ، اللَّهُمَّ اغْسِلْ خَطَايَاىَ بِالْمَاءِ وَالثَّلْجِ وَالْبَرَدِ " .
Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) used to keep silent between the Takbir and the recitation of Qur'an and that interval of silence used to be a short one. I said to the Prophet (ﷺ) "May my parents be sacrificed for you! What do you say in the pause between Takbir and recitation?" The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "I say, 'Allahumma, baa`id baini wa baina khatayaya kama baa`adta baina l-mashriqi wa l-maghrib. Allahumma, naqqini min khatayaya kama yunaqqa th-thawbu l-abyadu mina d-danas. Allahumma, ighsil khatayaya bi l-maa'i wa th-thalji wa l-barad (O Allah! Set me apart from my sins (faults) as the East and West are set apart from each other and clean me from sins as a white garment is cleaned of dirt (after thorough washing). O Allah! Wash off my sins with water, snow and hail.)" [Bukhari: 744]
Benefits of Dua after Takbeer in Salah
This dua after takbeer in salah helps a Muslim start prayer with a clean heart, asking Allah to keep sins far away and make every namaz pure and full of Barakah and forgiveness.
- Allahumma baid in dua al istiftah keeps sins far like east and west in namaz.
- This dua for salah makes the heart clean like a white cloth free from stains.
- Allahumma baid baini brings Allah’s Rahmah to wash away all old and new mistakes.
- Sana in namaz with this masnoon dua helps a Muslim get more focus in every Salah.
- Before namaz dua with these words brings more Barakah and peace in daily Amal.
When to Recite Dua After Takbeer in Salah
This dua after takbeer in salah is a beautiful way to ask Allah for forgiveness and purity, helping your heart feel clean and your namaz full of Barakah and Iman right from the start.
- After saying takbeer in salah, begin with this dua after takbeer in salah for a clean heart.
- When you stand for fard prayer, use the dua before salah to ask Allah for forgiveness.
- Before starting your first surah, recite dua al istiftah to make your namaz ki niyat strong.
- At the start of every salah, remember to say allahumma baid baini for Barakah and purity.
- If you want your prayer for forgiveness to be accepted, read this before namaz dua with hope.
How to perform Dua after Takbeer in Salah
This dua after takbeer in salah is called dua al istiftah and helps clean your heart before you start reading surah Fatiha. It is a strong prayer for forgiveness and brings Barakah to your namaz and Amal.
- After saying takbeer in salah, quietly recite allahumma baid baini with full hope.
- Before you start surah Fatiha, use this dua before salah to ask Allah for a clean heart.
- If you want your sins washed away, say this prayer for forgiveness with deep feeling.
- When making niyat for namaz, remember to include this sana in namaz for more purity.
- While standing in prayer, let this dua al istiftah help you focus on zikr allah and forgiveness.
Summary
The dua after takbeer in salah known as Allahumma Baid is a masnoon dua said right after starting Salah. This dua before salah asks Allah to keep a Muslim away from sins like the East is far from the West.
It also asks for a heart as clean as a white cloth, using words like allahumma baid baini and dua al istiftah. This dua for salah teaches Muslims to seek forgiveness and purity before namaz.
It reminds us that only Allah can wash away our mistakes and make our Amal clean. The main lesson is to start every Salah with a pure heart and hope for Allah’s mercy.