From Inside the Salah

Opening du'a (istiftah)

Quick answer

Glory be to You, O Allah, and all praise. Blessed is Your name, exalted is Your majesty, and there is no god other than You.

When to recite

Recite at the point in salah described by its title: opening du'a (istiftah).

Verified wording

The Arabic and meaning are paired with Sunan Abi Dawud 775, Jami at-Tirmidhi 243 (sahih). No special promise or count is added without a cited basis.

Arabic

سُبْحَانَكَ اللَّهُمَّ وَبِحَمْدِكَ، وَتَبَارَكَ اسْمُكَ، وَتَعَالَى جَدُّكَ، وَلَا إِلَهَ غَيْرُكَ

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Transliteration

Subhanaka Allahumma wa bihamdika, wa tabaraka-smuka, wa ta'ala jadduka, wa la ilaha ghayruk.

Meaning in English

Glory be to You, O Allah, and all praise. Blessed is Your name, exalted is Your majesty, and there is no god other than You.

Why this dua matters

Recited quietly after the opening takbir, before Al-Fatihah.

Source: Sunan Abi Dawud 775, Jami at-Tirmidhi 243 (sahih)

Common questions

What does Opening du'a (istiftah) mean?

Glory be to You, O Allah, and all praise. Blessed is Your name, exalted is Your majesty, and there is no god other than You.

When should I recite Opening du'a (istiftah)?

Recite at the point in salah described by its title: opening du'a (istiftah).

What is the source for Opening du'a (istiftah)?

Sunan Abi Dawud 775, Jami at-Tirmidhi 243 (sahih).

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