Opening prayer

Memes and prayers The opening supplication (at the beginning of the prayer).

The opening supplication is a great Sunnah of the Prophet, peace be upon him, and is recited at the beginning of both obligatory and supererogatory prayers before reciting Al-Fatihah. Here is a collection of authentic, established formulations to help you begin your prayers with complete devotion.

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Written Prayer for the Referendum

O Allah, keep me far from my sins, just as You have kept the East far from the West.

Narrated by Bukhari and Muslim

O Allah, purify me from sins, just as a white garment is purified from dirt.

Narrated by Bukhari and Muslim

O Allah, wash away my sins with water, snow, and hail.

Narrated by Bukhari and Muslim

Glory be to You, O Allah, and praise be to You; blessed be Your Name, and exalted be Your Majesty; there is no god but You.

Narrated by Abu Dawud and al-Tirmidhi

Praise be to Allah—abundant, beautiful, and blessed praise.

Narrated by Muslim and al-Nasa'i

God is Great, indeed; praise be to God abundantly; and glory be to God in the morning and in the evening.

Narrated by Muslim

The Importance and Virtue of the Opening Supplication

The opening supplication is of great importance in preparing the Muslim’s heart and mind to stand before Allah, the Exalted and Glorious. Reciting these blessed words before beginning the recitation of Surah al-Fatihah helps dispel the distractions of the soul and the concerns of this world, and instills in the soul a sense of tranquility and complete humility. It also serves as an affirmation of the greatness of the Creator, Glorified and Exalted be He, and an acknowledgment of one’s shortcomings, enabling the worshiper to enter prayer with a submissive heart and a contrite soul, seeking the mercy and forgiveness of his Lord before beginning his supplication.

Recommended Times and Circumstances for Reciting the Opening Supplication

It is recommended that Muslims make a point of reciting the opening supplication in the following places and situations:

  • Immediately after the takbir of ihram, and before seeking refuge, reciting the basmala, and reciting Surah al-Fatiha.
  • At the beginning of the five prescribed (obligatory) prayers, such as Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, and Fajr.
  • At the beginning of the supererogatory prayers and the regular Sunnah prayers that accompany the obligatory prayers.
  • When performing the night prayer (tahajjud), for which specific and exalted supplications have been reported from the Prophet, peace be upon him,

And may peace be upon you during this blessed time and in the dead of night.

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