dua for tahajjud: A powerful Dua
Arabic
” اللَّهُمَّ لَكَ الْحَمْدُ أَنْتَ قَيِّمُ السَّمَوَاتِ وَالأَرْضِ وَمَنْ فِيهِنَّ وَلَكَ الْحَمْدُ، لَكَ مُلْكُ السَّمَوَاتِ وَالأَرْضِ وَمَنْ فِيهِنَّ، وَلَكَ الْحَمْدُ أَنْتَ نُورُ السَّمَوَاتِ وَالأَرْضِ، وَلَكَ الْحَمْدُ أَنْتَ الْحَقُّ، وَوَعْدُكَ الْحَقُّ، وَلِقَاؤُكَ حَقٌّ، وَقَوْلُكَ حَقٌّ، وَالْجَنَّةُ حَقٌّ، وَالنَّارُ حَقٌّ، وَالنَّبِيُّونَ حَقٌّ، وَمُحَمَّدٌ صلى الله عليه وسلم حَقٌّ، وَالسَّاعَةُ حَقٌّ، اللَّهُمَّ لَكَ أَسْلَمْتُ، وَبِكَ آمَنْتُ وَعَلَيْكَ تَوَكَّلْتُ، وَإِلَيْكَ أَنَبْتُ، وَبِكَ خَاصَمْتُ، وَإِلَيْكَ حَاكَمْتُ، فَاغْفِرْ لِي مَا قَدَّمْتُ وَمَا أَخَّرْتُ، وَمَا أَسْرَرْتُ وَمَا أَعْلَنْتُ، أَنْتَ الْمُقَدِّمُ وَأَنْتَ الْمُؤَخِّرُ، لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ ـ أَوْ لاَ إِلَهَ غَيْرُكَ ـ— وَلاَ حَوْلَ وَلاَ قُوَّةَ إِلاَّ بِاللَّهِ ”
Transliteration
“Allahumma laka al-hamdu anta qayyimu as-samawati wal-ardi wa man feehinna, walaka al-hamdu laka mulku as-samawati wal-ardi wa man feehinna, walaka al-hamdu anta nooru as-samawati wal-ardi, walaka al-hamdu anta al-haqqu, wa wa’duka haqq, wa liqa’uka haqq, wa qawluka haqq, wal-jannatu haqq, wan-naru haqq, wan-nabiyyoona haqq, wa Muhammadun sallallahu alayhi wasallam haqq, was-sa’atu haqq. Allahumma laka aslamtu, wabika amantu wa’alayka tawakkaltu, wa ilayka anabtu, wabika khasamtu, wa ilayka hakamtu, faghfir li ma qaddamtu wa ma akhkhartu, wa ma asrartu wa ma a’lantu, anta al-muqaddimu wa anta al-mu’akhkhiru, la ilaha illa anta — aw la ilaha ghayruka — wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah.”
Translation
O Allah! All the praises are for you, You are the Holder of the Heavens and the Earth, And whatever is in them. All the praises are for You; You have the possession of the Heavens and the Earth And whatever is in them. All the praises are for You; You are the Light of the Heavens and the Earth And all the praises are for You; You are the King of the Heavens and the Earth; And all the praises are for You; You are the Truth and Your Promise is the truth, And to meet You is true, Your Word is the truth And Paradise is true And Hell is true And all the Prophets (Peace be upon them) are true; And Muhammad is true, And the Day of Resurrection is true. O Allah ! I surrender (my will) to You; I believe in You and depend on You. And repent to You, And with Your help I argue (with my opponents, the non-believers) And I take You as a judge (to judge between us). Please forgive me my previous And future sins; And whatever I concealed or revealed And You are the One who make (some people) forward And (some) backward. There is none to be worshipped but you …There is neither might nor power except with Allah
Reference: Narrated Ibn `Abbas:
When the Prophet (ﷺ) got up at night to offer the Tahajjud prayer, he used to say: Above mentioned dua.
Sahih, Sahih al-Bukhari, 1120 In-Book Reference: Book 19, Hadith 1 USC-MSA web (English) reference: Vol. 2, Book 21, Hadith 221 (deprecated numbering scheme)
Previous dua
next dua
a brief overview about Dua for Tahajjud....
The Dua for Tahajjud is a profound supplication that holds a special place in the hearts of those who seek a deep connection with Allah during the quiet hours of the night. As the world slumbers, the devoted believer rises to perform Tahajjud, a prayer that offers a unique opportunity to engage in sincere and intimate communication with the Creator. This dua is not just a recitation; it is a powerful invocation that encompasses praise, gratitude, and heartfelt requests. The Dua for Tahajjud begins by acknowledging Allah’s sovereignty and the magnificence of His creation, recognizing Him as the sustainer of the heavens and the earth. It is a moment of deep reflection, where one confesses their faith, surrenders their will, and seeks forgiveness for past and future sins. The dua continues by affirming the truth of Allah’s promises, the reality of the Day of Judgment, and the authenticity of the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
It is a comprehensive supplication that covers all aspects of a believer’s life—spiritual, emotional, and physical. By reciting this dua during Tahajjud, a person places their trust in Allah, seeking His guidance, protection, and mercy. The Dua for Tahajjud is a reminder of the believer’s reliance on Allah, acknowledging that there is no power or strength except through Him. This dua is a source of comfort and strength, offering solace in times of difficulty and joy in times of ease. In this post, we will delve into the significance of the Dua for Tahajjud, explore its meaning, and provide guidance on how to incorporate it into your nightly prayers to enhance your spiritual journey and draw closer to Allah.
As always I seek refuge in Allah Almighty from all kinds of harm and pray that He makes my work easy. I also pray that He considers this effort a means of salvation for us in this world and the hereafter. Whatever is good in my writing is entirely a blessing from Allah Almighty, and any faults are due to Satan (Devil) and my own lack of knowledge. JazakAllah. (Thank you).
