Dua for Tahajjud (Night Prayer Supplication & Tasbeeh)
بِسْمِ ٱللَّٰهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
اللَّهُمَّ لَكَ الْحَمْدُ أَنْتَ نُورُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالأَرْضِ وَمَنْ فِيهِنَّ
Allahumma lakal-hamdu Anta noorus-samawati wal-ardi wa man feehinna
O Allah, to You belongs all praise; You are the Light of the heavens and the earth and whatever is in them
وَلَكَ الْحَمْدُ أَنْتَ قَيِّمُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالأَرْضِ وَمَنْ فِيهِنَّ
wa lakal-hamdu Anta qayyimus-samawati wal-ardi wa man feehinna
To You belongs all praise; You are the Sustainer of the heavens and the earth and whatever is in them
أَنْتَ الْحَقُّ وَوَعْدُكَ الْحَقُّ وَقَوْلُكَ الْحَقُّ وَلِقَاؤُكَ حَقٌّ
Antal-Haqqu wa wa'dukal-haqqu wa qawlukal-haqqu wa liqa'uka haqqun
You are the Truth, Your promise is true, Your word is true, and the meeting with You is true
فَاغْفِرْ لِي مَا قَدَّمْتُ وَمَا أَخَّرْتُ، وَمَا أَسْرَرْتُ وَمَا أَعْلَنْتُ، أَنْتَ إِلَهِي لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ
faghfir li ma qaddamtu wa ma akhkhartu, wa ma asrartu wa ma a'lantu, Anta ilahi la ilaha illa Ant
So forgive me what I have done in the past and what I will do in the future, what I have concealed and what I have declared. You are my God; there is no deity except You
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When to Recite
Recited at the opening of Tahajjud prayer during the last third of the night, during late-night voluntary prayers (Qiyam al-Layl), and before Fajr dawn.
How to Recite & Etiquette
Wake up in the late night, perform a meticulous Wudu, face the Qiblah, and recite this Dua when beginning your Tahajjud prayer. Follow it with 2-Rakat units of Salah, heartfelt Istighfar, and 100 counts of Tasbeeh on your digital counter.
About this Supplication & Hadith Context
Meaning, spiritual background, and authentic virtues from the Sunnah
✦The Noble Prophet's Supplication in the Last Third of the Night
Whenever Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) arose during the last third of the night for Tahajjud, he began his prayer by glorifying Allah with this comprehensive supplication, as narrated by Abdullah ibn Abbas (RA) in Sahih al-Bukhari (1120) and Sahih Muslim (769). This prayer acknowledges Allah as the Light and Sustainer of the cosmos and reaffirms Paradise, Hellfire, the Prophets, and the Hour.
✦Recommended Tasbeeh & Istighfar During Tahajjud
The pre-dawn hours (Sahar) are the most spiritually potent time for acceptance of supplications. In addition to this opening Dua, the Sunnah recommends reciting 'SubhanAllahi wa bihamdihi' 100 times, abundant Istighfar (Sayyidul Istighfar), and 'Subhanal Malikil Quddus' following the concluding Witr prayer.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dua for Tahajjud (Night Prayer Supplication & Tasbeeh)
Verified answers regarding Arabic recitation, English translation, Sunnah timings, and authentic Hadith virtues:
What is the authentic Dua for Tahajjud in Arabic?▼
The authentic Tahajjud Dua begins: 'اللَّهُمَّ لَكَ الْحَمْدُ أَنْتَ نُورُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالأَرْضِ وَمَنْ فِيهِنَّ' (Allahumma lakal-hamdu Anta noorus-samawati wal-ardi wa man feehinna...). It is recorded in Sahih al-Bukhari (1120) and Sahih Muslim (769).
What Tasbeeh should I recite during Tahajjud prayer?▼
Sunnah-recommended Dhikr during the night vigil includes: 1. Istighfar (أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللّٰهَ) at least 70 to 100 times; 2. SubhanAllahi wa bihamdihi 100 times; 3. Tasbih Fatimah (33-33-34); and 4. 'Subhanal Malikil Quddus' 3 times after finishing Witr.
Can I count my Tahajjud Tasbeeh using an online counter?▼
Yes! Using our free online Tasbeeh counter on your phone allows you to track 100 Istighfar or 100 Tasbeeh cycles during Tahajjud quietly with haptic vibration feedback, ensuring you don't lose count in the dark.
What is the best time to pray Tahajjud?▼
The best time for Tahajjud is during the last third of the night, when Allah Almighty descends to the lowest heaven and asks: 'Who is calling upon Me that I may answer him? Who is asking of Me that I may give him? Who is seeking My forgiveness that I may forgive him?' (Sahih al-Bukhari 1145).
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Dua for Forgiveness (Astaghfar)
أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ الْعَظِيمَ الَّذِي لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْهِ
I seek the forgiveness of Allah, the Mighty, whom there is none worthy of worship except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer, and I turn to Him in repentance.
Sayyidul Istighfar (Master Dua for Forgiveness)
اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ رَبِّي لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ خَلَقْتَنِي وَأَنَا عَبْدُكَ وَأَنَا عَلَى عَهْدِكَ وَوَعْدِكَ مَا اسْتَطَعْتُ أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا صَنَعْتُ أَبُوءُ لَكَ بِنِعْمَتِكَ عَلَيَّ وَأَبُوءُ بِذَنْبِي فَاغْفِرْ لِي فَإِنَّهُ لَا يَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوبَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ
O Allah, You are my Lord; there is no deity except You. You created me, and I am Your servant, and I remain upon Your covenant and promise as much as I am able. I seek refuge in You from the evil of what I have done. I acknowledge Your favors upon me, and I acknowledge my sin, so forgive me; for indeed, none forgives sins except You.
Evening & Sleep Dua
بِاسْمِكَ اللَّهُمَّ أَمُوتُ وَأَحْيَا
In Your name, O Allah, I die and I live.
Tasbeeh Fatimah (33-33-34)
سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ (٣٣) • الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ (٣٣) • اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ (٣٤)
Glory be to Allah (33 times), Praise be to Allah (33 times), Allah is the Greatest (34 times).
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