اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّنَا لَكَ الْحَمْدُ أَنْتَ قَيِّمُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ وَمَنْ فِيهِنَّ، وَلَكَ الْحَمْدُ لَكَ مُلْكُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ وَمَنْ فِيهِنَّ، وَلَكَ الْحَمْدُ أَنْتَ نُورُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ وَمَنْ فِيهِنَّ، وَلَكَ الْحَمْدُ أَنْتَ مَلِكُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ، وَلَكَ الْحَمْدُ أَنْتَ الْحَقُّ وَوَعْدُكَ الْحَقُّ وَلِقَاؤُكَ حَقٌّ وَقَوْلُكَ حَقٌّ وَالْجَنَّةُ حَقٌّ وَالنَّارُ حَقٌّ وَالنَّبِيُّونَ حَقٌّ وَمُحَمَّدٌ حَقٌّ ﷺ وَالسَّاعَةُ حَقٌّ. اللَّهُمَّ لَكَ أَسْلَمْتُ وَبِكَ آمَنْتُ وَعَلَيْكَ تَوَكَّلْتُ وَإِلَيْكَ أَنَبْتُ وَبِكَ خَاصَمْتُ. اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي مَا قَدَّمْتُ وَمَا أَخَّرْتُ وَمَا أَسْرَرْتُ وَمَا أَعْلَنْتُ، أَنْتَ إِلَهِي لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ.
O Allah, our Lord, to You belongs all praise. You are the Sustainer of the heavens and the earth and whoever is in them. And to You belongs all praise. To You belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth and whoever is in them. And to You belongs all praise. You are the Light of the heavens and the earth and whoever is in them. And to You belongs all praise. You are the King of the heavens and the earth. And to You belongs all praise. You are the Truth, and Your promise is Truth, and meeting You is Truth, and Your speech is Truth, and Paradise is Truth, and Hellfire is Truth, and the Prophets are Truth, and Muhammad ﷺ is Truth, and the Hour is Truth. O Allah, to You I have submitted, in You I have believed, upon You I have relied, and to You I have turned, and through You I have contended. O Allah, forgive me for what I have done in the past and what I will do in the future, what I have concealed and what I have done openly. You are my God; there is no god but You.
Allahumma Rabbana lakal-hamdu Anta qayyimus-samawati wal-ardi wa man fihinna, wa lakal-hamdu laka mulkus-samawati wal-ardi wa man fihinna, wa lakal-hamdu Anta nurus-samawati wal-ardi wa man fihinna, wa lakal-hamdu Anta malikus-samawati wal-ardi, wa lakal-hamdu Antal-Haqqu wa wa'dukal-Haqqu wa liqa'uka Haqqun wa qawluka Haqqun wal-Jannatu Haqqun wan-Naru Haqqun wan-nabiyyoona Haqqun wa Muhammadun ﷺ Haqqun was-Sa'atu Haqq. Allahumma laka aslamtu wa bika amantu wa 'alaika tawakkaltu wa ilaika anabtu wa bika khasamtu. Allahumma-ghfir li ma qaddamtu wa ma akhkhartu wa ma asrartu wa ma a'lantu, Anta ilahi la ilaha illa Anta.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is recited by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ after performing night prayer (Tahajjud). It's a powerful supplication to make during the blessed hours of the night when one is standing before Allah, seeking His forgiveness, reaffirming faith, and acknowledging His absolute dominion and truth. It's particularly fitting when you feel a deep connection during Tahajjud and wish to express that devotion and dependence.
How to Read
This dua is best recited with sincere contemplation and a humble heart during the night prayer, preferably after completing the rak'ahs of Tahajjud. It involves a profound declaration of faith, submission, and reliance on Allah. Take your time to absorb the meaning of each phrase as you recite it, feeling the weight of your words before the Almighty.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication encapsulates a believer's complete surrender and acknowledgment of Allah's sovereignty. It's a declaration of Tawhid (Oneness of Allah), a recognition of His attributes, and a profound request for forgiveness. Reciting this with sincerity during night worship strengthens one's bond with Allah by affirming faith and reliance, leading to spiritual upliftment and closeness to the Creator. It acknowledges the reality of the unseen and the hereafter, grounding the worshipper in truth.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to supplicate after the night prayer: 'Allahumma Rabbana lakal-hamdu Anta qayyimus-samawati wal-ardi wa man fihinna, wa lakal-hamdu laka mulkus-samawati wal-ardi wa man fihinna, wa lakal-hamdu Anta nurus-samawati wal-ardi wa man fihinna, wa lakal-hamdu Anta malikus-samawati wal-ardi, wa lakal-hamdu Antal-Haqqu wa wa'dukal-Haqqu wa liqa'uka Haqqun wa qawluka Haqqun wal-Jannatu Haqqun wan-Naru Haqqun wan-nabiyyoona Haqqun wa Muhammadun ﷺ Haqqun was-Sa'atu Haqq. Allahumma laka aslamtu wa bika amantu wa 'alaika tawakkaltu wa ilaika anabtu wa bika khasamtu. Allahumma-ghfir li ma qaddamtu wa ma akhkhartu wa ma asrartu wa ma a'lantu, Anta ilahi la ilaha illa Anta.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 6306). This hadith describes a comprehensive supplication the Prophet ﷺ would make, highlighting the essence of submitting to and trusting in Allah.