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The tashahhud

Quick answer

All greetings, prayers, and pure words are for Allah (SWT). Peace be upon you, O Prophet, and the mercy of Allah (SWT) and His blessings. Peace be upon us and upon the righteous servants of Allah (SWT). I bear witness that there is no god but Allah (SWT), and I bear witness that Muhammad ﷺ is His servant and His Messenger.

When to recite

Recite at the point in salah described by its title: the tashahhud.

Verified wording

The Arabic and meaning are paired with Sahih al-Bukhari 831. No special promise or count is added without a cited basis.

Arabic
التَّحِيَّاتُ لِلَّهِ وَالصَّلَوَاتُ وَالطَّيِّبَاتُ، السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكَ أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ وَرَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ، السَّلَامُ عَلَيْنَا وَعَلَى عِبَادِ اللَّهِ الصَّالِحِينَ، أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ
Transliteration

At-tahiyyatu lillahi wa-s-salawatu wa-t-tayyibat. As-salamu 'alayka ayyuha-n-nabiyyu wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh. As-salamu 'alayna wa 'ala 'ibadillahi-s-saliheen. Ashhadu an la ilaha illallahu wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan 'abduhu wa rasuluh.

Meaning in English

All greetings, prayers, and pure words are for Allah (SWT). Peace be upon you, O Prophet, and the mercy of Allah (SWT) and His blessings. Peace be upon us and upon the righteous servants of Allah (SWT). I bear witness that there is no god but Allah (SWT), and I bear witness that Muhammad ﷺ is His servant and His Messenger.

Why this dua matters

Recited in the sitting position, exactly as the Prophet ﷺ taught it to the companions.

Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 831
Common questions
What does The tashahhud mean?

All greetings, prayers, and pure words are for Allah (SWT). Peace be upon you, O Prophet, and the mercy of Allah (SWT) and His blessings. Peace be upon us and upon the righteous servants of Allah (SWT). I bear witness that there is no god but Allah (SWT), and I bear witness that Muhammad ﷺ is His servant and His Messenger.

When should I recite The tashahhud?

Recite at the point in salah described by its title: the tashahhud.

What is the source for The tashahhud?

Sahih al-Bukhari 831.

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