Opening Invocation — Allahumma Rabb Jibra-eela
Source: Sahih Muslim 770
((اللَّهُمَّرَبَّجِبْرَائِيلَ،وَمِيْكَائِيلَ،وَإِسْرَافِيلَ،فَاطِرَالسَّمَوَاتِوَالأَرْضِ،عَالِمَالغَيْبِوَالشَّهَادَةِأَنْتَتَحْكُمُبَيْنَعِبَادِكَفِيمَاكَانُوافِيهِيَخْتَلِفُونَ.اهْدِنِيلِمَااخْتُلِفَفِيهِمِنَالْحَقِّبِإِذْنِكَإِنَّكَتَهْدِيمَنْتَشَاءُإِلَىصِرَاطٍمُسْتَقيمٍ)).
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Transliteration
Allahumma Rabb Jibra-eela, wa Meeka-eela, wa Israfeela, Fatir as-samawati wal-ard, 'Alim al-ghaybi wash-shahadati, Anta tahkumu bayna 'ibadika fima kanoo feehi yakhtalifoon. Ihdini limakhtulifa feehi minal-haqqi bi-idhnika, innaka tahdi man tasha'u ila siratin mustaqeem.
Translation
O Allah, Lord of Gabriel, Michael, and Israfil; Creator of the heavens and the earth; Knower of the unseen and the seen; You judge between Your servants regarding that over which they dispute. Guide me to the truth, by Your permission, in that concerning which they differed. Indeed, You guide whomever You will to a straight path.
Context
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would recite this supplication to guide him to the truth when facing disputes among people regarding religious matters. It is a profound plea for divine guidance when confronted with differing opinions.
Benefit
This dua seeks Allah's direct intervention to clarify truth amidst confusion, ensuring one follows the straight path even when others diverge.
When to Recite
At the beginning of the prayer, after the opening takbir and before reciting Surat al-Fatihah.