اللَّهُمَّ لَكَ الْحَمْدُ أَنْتَ نُورُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ وَمَنْ فِيهِنَّ، وَلَكَ الْحَمْدُ لَكَ مُلْكُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ وَمَنْ فِيهِنَّ، وَلَكَ الْحَمْدُ أَنْتَ قَيِّمُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ وَمَنْ فِيهِنَّ، وَلَكَ الْحَمْدُ أَنْتَ الْحَقُّ، وَوَعْدُكَ الْحَقُّ، وَلِقَاءُكَ حَقٌّ، وَقَوْلُكَ حَقٌّ، وَالْجَنَّةُ حَقٌّ، وَالنَّارُ حَقٌّ، وَالنَّبِيُّونَ حَقٌّ، وَمُحَمَّدٌ ﷺ حَقٌّ، وَالسَّاعَةُ حَقٌّ. اللَّهُمَّ لَكَ أَسْلَمْتُ، وَبِكَ آمَنْتُ، وَعَلَيْكَ تَوَكَّلْتُ، وَإِلَيْكَ أَنَبْتُ، وَبِكَ خَاصَمْتُ، وَإِلَيْكَ حَاكَمْتُ، فَاغْفِرْ لِي مَا قَدَّمْتُ وَمَا أَخَّرْتُ، وَمَا أَسْرَرْتُ وَمَا أَعْلَنْتُ، أَنْتَ الْمُقَدِّمُ وَأَنْتَ الْمُؤَخِّرُ، لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ، أَوْ لَا إِلَهَ غَيْرُكَ.
O Allah, to You belongs all praise. You are the Light of the heavens and the earth and whoever is in them. All praise is for You. You are the sovereign of the heavens and the earth and whoever is in them. All praise is for You. You are the Sustainer of the heavens and the earth and whoever is in them. All praise is for You. You are the Truth, Your promise is Truth, meeting You is Truth, Your word is Truth, Paradise is Truth, Hellfire is Truth, 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, to You I have turned, by You I have contended, and to You I have judged. So forgive me what I have sent forth and what I have delayed, what I have concealed and what I have declared. You are the One who sends forth and You are the One who delays. There is no god but You, or there is no god other than You.
Allahumma lakal hamdu, anta noorus-samawati wal-ardi wa man feehinna, wa lakal hamdu, laka mulkus-samawati wal-ardi wa man feehinna, wa lakal hamdu, anta qayyimus-samawati wal-ardi wa man feehinna, wa lakal hamdu, antal-haqqu, wa wa'dukal-haqqu, wa liqa'uka haqq, wa qawlukal-haqqu, wal-jannatu haqq, wan-naaru haqq, wan-nabiyyuna haqq, wa Muhammadun ﷺ haqq, was-sa'atu haqq. Allahumma laka aslamtu, wa bika amantu, wa 'alaika tawakkaltu, wa ilaika anabtu, wa bika khasamtu, wa ilaika hakamtu, faghfir li ma qaddumtu wa ma akhkhartu, wa ma asrartu wa ma a'lantu, antal-muqaddimu wa antal-mu'akhkhir, la ilaha illa anta, aw la ilaha ghayruk.
When to Read
This powerful dua is recited by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ when he begins his night prayer (Tahajjud). It's an excellent way to commence your own night prayer, setting a tone of gratitude, submission, and reliance on Allah before you begin your recitation or any other acts of worship during Tahajjud.
How to Read
Recite this dua with heartfelt sincerity and a clear intention. Begin your Tahajjud prayer, and after the initial *takbir* (saying 'Allahu Akbar'), pause to recite this comprehensive opening supplication. Reflect on each phrase, understanding the immense attributes of Allah being acknowledged and the deep submission being expressed. It's a transition from the waking world into a state of direct communion with your Creator.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a profound affirmation of Allah's oneness, sovereignty, truthfulness, and power. By reciting it, you are acknowledging Allah's ownership of the entire creation, His role as the sustainer, and the truth of His promises and messengers. It's a comprehensive expression of *Tawhid* (Oneness of Allah) and a declaration of complete submission (*Islam*). The Prophet ﷺ would recite this, indicating its immense virtue and its role in purifying one's intention and preparing the heart for worship. It also includes a plea for forgiveness, covering both past and future sins, known and unknown, highlighting Allah's boundless mercy.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas: The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to supplicate on standing for the night prayer: 'O Allah, to You belongs all praise. You are the Light of the heavens and the earth and whoever is in them. All praise is for You. You are the sovereign of the heavens and the earth and whoever is in them. All praise is for You. You are the Sustainer of the heavens and the earth and whoever is in them. All praise is for You. You are the Truth, Your promise is Truth, meeting You is Truth, Your word is Truth, Paradise is Truth, Hellfire is Truth, 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, to You I have turned, by You I have contended, and to You I have judged. So forgive me what I have sent forth and what I have delayed, what I have concealed and what I have declared. You are the One who sends forth and You are the One who delays. There is no god but You, or there is no god other than You.' - Sahih Muslim 767