Opening the Prayer — Allahu Akbaru Kabiran
Source: Sunan Abi Dawud 775
((اللَّهُأَكْبَرُكَبِيرَاً،اللَّهُأَكْبَرُكَبِيراً،اللَّهُأَكْبَرُكَبِيراً،وَالْحَمْدُلِلَّهِكَثيراً،وَالْحَمْدُلِلَّهِكَثيراً،وَالْحَمْدُلِلَّهِكَثيراً،وَسُبْحَانَاللَّهِبُكْرَةًوَأَصِيلاً))ثَلاثاً((أَعُوذُبِاللَّهِمِنَالشَّيْطَانِ:مِنْنَفْخِهِ،وَنَفْثِهِ،وَهَمْزِهِ)).
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Transliteration
Allahu akbaru kabiran, Allahu akbaru kabiran, Allahu akbaru kabiran, wal-hamdu lillahi kathiran, wal-hamdu lillahi kathiran, wal-hamdu lillahi kathiran, wa subhanallahi bukrataw wa asila. A'udhu billahi minash-shaytan: min nafkhihi, wa nafkhihi, wa hamzihi.
Translation
Allah is the Greatest, the Most Great. Abundant praise is for Allah. Glorified is Allah morning and evening. I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed devil, from his arrogance, his poetry, and his madness.
Context
This supplication is recited by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ before beginning the prayer. It is a profound way to establish the greatness of Allah and seek refuge from Satan's whispers and distractions before engaging in worship.
Benefit
Reciting this dua helps center the heart on Allah's magnificence, purifying the intention and seeking protection from the devil's influence, ensuring a more focused and sincere prayer.
When to Recite
After the initial 'Allahu Akbar' (Takbirat al-Ihram) and before reciting Surah Al-Fatihah.