Dua Al-Istiftah (Supplication of Starting) Recited only in the first Rakath |
Dua Al-Istiftah (Supplication of Starting) Recited only in the first Rakath Transliteration: Subhana Kal-lah hum-ma wabi hamdika wata-bara kasmuka wata'ala jad-duka wala ilaha ghyruka. Translation: Glory be to you, O Allah, and all praises are due unto you, and blessed is your name and high is your majesty and none is worthy of worship but you.
Next recitation is called Ta'awwuz (Also recited only in the first Rakath) Transliteration: A'uzu bil-lahi minash Shayta-nir-rajeem Translation: I seek Allah's protection from Satan who is accursed.
After this, recite the Tasmiah (Should be recited in every Rakath before starting a Surah) Transliteration: Bismillah hir-Rahma nir-Raheem Translation: In the name of Allah, the most Kind and the most Merciful. |
Reported by Jundub bin `Abdullah (RA): The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said, "Once someone said: `By Allah! Allah will not forgive such and such (a person).' Thereupon Allah, the Exalted and the Glorious, said: `Who is he who takes an oath in My Name that I will not grant pardon to so-and-so? I have granted pardon to so-and-so and rendered your good deeds fruitless.''' [Muslim] |