282. When waking up for Tahajjud prayer (Dhikr & Dua)
Say 10 times -
اَللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ
Dhikr and Dua for Tahajjud prayer English Transliteration
Allahu 'Akbar
Dhikr and Dua for Tahajjud prayer English Translation
Allah is the greatest.
Say 10 times -
اَلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ
Alhamdu lillaah
Translation
All praise is for Allah.
Say 10 times -
سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ
Sub’hanallahi wa bi’hamdihi
Translation
Glory and praise is to Allah
Say 10 times -
أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ
astaghfir-ullaah
Translation
I seek Allah’s forgiveness.
Say 10 times -
لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ
Laa 'ilaaha 'illAllah
Translation
None has the right to be worshipped except Allah.
ReferenceHasan (Albani). Abu Dawud: 766
Frequently Asked Questions
Yeah, tahajjud is usually prayed after you wake up in the night, even if it’s just a short nap before fajr. Many people do some dhikr and dua before tahajjud to get in the right mindset.
Related Duas
Dua after witr salah (Rabbul-mala'ikati war ruh)Istikhara DuaDhikr and Dua before Tahajjud prayerDua e qunoot (Rabbi A'inni Wala Tu'in 'Alayya)Dua For Starting Tahajjud Prayer (Subhanaka Allahumma)Dua before Tahajjud (Last 10 verses of Surah AL Imran)Dua after Witr Namaz (Allahumma Inni a'uzu Bi Ridaka)Dua for Repentance after Sin (2 Rakat Prayer)Surah to Recite in Witr Prayer (Surah Al Ala, Surah Kafiroon & Surah Al-Ikhlas)Dhikr and Dua after waking upDua After Witr Prayer (Subhanal Malikil Quddus)Dua Qunut (Allahumma inna nasta inuka)