سُبْحَانَكَ اللَّهُمَّ وَبِحَمْدِكَ، وَتَبَارَكَ اسْمُكَ، وَتَعَالَى جَدُّكَ، وَلاَ إِلَهَ غَيْرُكَ
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.
Subhanakallahumma wa bihamdika, wa tabarakasmuka, wa ta'ala jadduka, wa la ilaha ghayruk
When to Read
This dua is recited as the *iftitah* (opening) supplication in prayer, immediately after the *takbirat al-ihram* (saying 'Allahu Akbar' to begin the prayer) and before reciting Surah Al-Fatihah. It's a beautiful way to commence our conversation with Allah, acknowledging His perfection and purity before delving into the recitation.
How to Read
Recite this dua quietly after your initial *takbir* (saying Allahu Akbar) to start the prayer. It's meant to be a private moment of glorifying Allah before you begin the formal recitation of the Quran. Ensure you pronounce each word clearly and with sincere focus.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua helps us begin our prayer with a proper sense of awe and reverence for Allah. It sets a pure tone for the worship, reminding us of His unique glory and majesty. It's a Sunnah practice that demonstrates humility and acknowledges our need for Him before we even start reciting His words.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudree that when the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) began the prayer, he would say: 'Subhanakallahumma wa bihamdika, wa tabarakasmuka, wa ta'ala jadduka, wa la ilaha ghayruk.' (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.)