Dua Before Prayer (Opening Thana)
Complete Arabic Text (النص العربي الكامل)
سُبْحَانَكَ اللَّهُمَّ وَبِحَمْدِكَ، وَتَبَارَكَ اسْمُكَ، وَتَعَالَىٰ جَدُّكَ، وَلَا إِلَٰهَ غَيْرُكَ
Transliteration (Pronunciation)
Subhanaka Allahumma wa bihamdika, wa tabarakasmuka, wa ta'ala jadduka, wa la ilaha ghayruk
Complete Translations (English & Urdu)
“Glory is to You, O Allah, and praise. Blessed is Your Name and Exalted is Your Majesty, and there is no deity other than You.”
“پاک ہے تو اے اللہ اپنی تعریفوں کے ساتھ، اور بابرکت ہے تیرا نام، اور بلند ہے تیری شان، اور تیرے سوا کوئی معبود نہیں۔”
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About this Supplication & Hadith Context
Meaning, spiritual background, and authentic virtues from the Sunnah
✦The Sacred Opening of Salah (Du'a al-Istiftah)
Immediately after raising the hands and saying 'Allahu Akbar' (Takbirat al-Ihram) to start Salah, it is a confirmed Sunnah to recite the opening glorification known as Thana (Subhanakallahumma wa bihamdika...). Recorded in Sunan Abi Dawud (775) and Sunan at-Tirmidhi (243), it establishes profound reverence before reciting Surah Al-Fatiha.
✦Affirming the Holiness and Majesty of Allah
Thana declares: 'Glory be to You, O Allah, and with Your praise, and blessed is Your name, and exalted is Your majesty, and there is no deity besides You.' It cleanses the mind of worldly thoughts and anchors devotional presence (Khushu) before standing before Allah.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dua Before Prayer (Opening Thana)
Verified answers regarding Arabic recitation, English translation, Sunnah timings, and authentic Hadith virtues:
What is Thana in Namaz in Arabic and English?▼
Arabic: سُبْحَانَكَ اللَّهُمَّ وَبِحَمْدِكَ، وَتَبَارَكَ اسْمُكَ، وَتَعَالَىٰ جَدُّكَ، وَلَا إِلَٰهَ غَيْرُكَ. Transliteration: 'Subhanakallahumma wa bihamdika, wa tabarakas-muka, wa ta'ala jadduka, wa la ilaha ghayruk'. English: 'Glory be to You, O Allah, and all praise is Yours. Blessed is Your name, exalted is Your majesty, and there is no deity besides You.'
When exactly is Thana recited during prayer?▼
Thana is recited silently in the first Rakat of Salah, immediately after the opening Takbir ('Allahu Akbar') and before reciting Ta'awwudh ('A'udhu billahi minash-shaytanir-rajim') and Surah Al-Fatiha.
Is reciting Thana obligatory (Fard) or Sunnah?▼
Reciting Thana is a confirmed Sunnah (Sunnah Mu'akkadah). If a person forgets to recite it and begins Surah Al-Fatiha, the prayer remains valid and no prostration of forgetfulness (Sujud Sahw) is required.
Do I recite Thana in every Rakat?▼
No, Thana is only recited in the first Rakat of any prayer (Fard, Sunnah, or Nafl). In subsequent Rakats, you begin directly with Surah Al-Fatiha.
Can I recite another opening Dua like 'Wajjahtu wajhiya'?▼
Yes, both 'Subhanakallahumma' and 'Allahumma ba'id bayni wa bayna khatayaya...' (Sahih al-Bukhari 744) or 'Wajjahtu wajhiya...' (Sahih Muslim 771) are authentic Sunnah opening supplications.
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Surah Al-Fatiha (Opening)
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ مَالِكِ يَوْمِ الدِّينِ إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ اهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ صِرَاطَ الَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ الْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا الضَّالِّينَ
In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds - The Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful, Sovereign of the Day of Recompense. It is You we worship and You we ask for help. Guide us to the straight path.
Dua After Wudu (Ablution)
أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَهُ وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ
I testify that there is no god but Allah alone, with no partner, and I testify that Muhammad is His servant and His Messenger.
Dua After Prayer (Namaz)
اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ السَّلاَمُ وَمِنْكُ السَّلاَمُ تَبَارَكْتَ ذَا الْجَلاَلِ وَالإِكْرَامِ
O Allah, You are Peace and from You is peace. Blessed are You, O Possessor of majesty and honor.
Dua Upon Entering Mosque (For Namaz)
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَالصَّلاَةُ وَالسَّلاَمُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ، اللَّهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ
In the name of Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah, open for me the doors of Your mercy.
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