Istiftah Subhanaka

From Prayer Azkar — Hisnul Muslim

Azkar during salah include the widely known opening dua 'Subhanaka Allahumma,' one of the most common and easily memorized formulas among worshippers. It brings together Allah's glorification, exaltation, and oneness in a few concise phrases.

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

Subhanaka allahumma wa bihamdik, wa tabarakas-muk, wa ta'ala jadduk, wa la ilaha ghayruk.

📖 Virtue (Arabic source text)

من أدعية استفتاح الصلاة الثابتة عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم.

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Meaning

Glory is to You, O Allah, and praise; blessed is Your name, and exalted is Your majesty, and there is no deity besides You.

When to recite

Say it once after the opening takbir and before seeking refuge and reciting al-Fatiha; it is among the most widely memorized opening duas.

About this dhikr

This dhikr is part of Prayer Azkar as documented in Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), and is recited 1 time.

How many times should this dhikr be recited?: This dhikr is recited 1 time, as narrated in Hisnul Muslim. Use the smart counter on this page to track your repetitions.
Why is 'Subhanaka Allahumma' among the most well-known opening duas?: It is reported through several routes from the Prophet, and its brevity makes it easy to memorize, so it became one of the most widely used opening duas among worshippers.
What is the difference between this dua and 'O Allah, distance me from my sins'?: Both are valid opening duas from which the worshipper picks one for the first rak'ah; this one glorifies and exalts Allah, while the other asks for purification from sins.
Does the worshipper say the istiftah dua aloud?: No, it is said quietly between the opening takbir and the recitation, whether the prayer itself is recited aloud or silently.

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