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01/10/2019

What is Dua Istiftah?

What is Dua Istiftah?

It is reported while praying Salah it was the sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) to silently recite a supplication in-between the takbeer e-tahrimah (inital allahu akbar to commence salah) and Surah Fatihah. These duas are known as dua al istiftah or the opening supplication.

What does Iftitah mean?

Urdu word iftitah meaning in English is Inaugrate. This Urdu to English dictionary is providing the chance to learn the correct spelling of the word Inaugrate.

What do you say before starting Dua?

Invoke the name of Allah to start each dua.

  1. Always start your dua by praising Allah, for example by acknowledging His might, majesty and wisdom, and thanking Him for all that He has provided.
  2. It is strictly forbidden to direct a dua toward anyone other than Allah.

What is the Dua after Wudu?

The Dua after wudu is the shahada. Ash-hadu ‘an laa ‘ilaaha ‘illallaahu wahdahu laa shareeka lahu wa ‘ash-hadu ‘anna Muhammadan ‘abduhu wa Rasooluhu.

What is the DUA for iftar?

Dua for breaking fast in Ramadan: Allahumma inni laka sumtu, wa bika aamantu, [wa ‘alayka tawakkaltu], wa Ala rizqika aftartu. English translation: Oh Allah! I fasted for You and I believe in You [and I put my trust in You] and I break my fast with Your sustenance.

How do you pray Salah?

Stand as you would normally with your feet around four inches apart. Direct your gaze towards the place of your sajdah. Now, with palms open, raise your hands to your ears and say the Takbir (Allahu Akbar) which means Allah is the greatest. Your prayer has now commenced.

What is thana in salat?

After the takbeer tahrimah it is sunnah to recite the thana (subhanaka Allahumma..), for the imam, muqtadi (one following the imam) or munfarid (one praying alone). If one joins salaah and finds the imam reciting qirat, then there is no need to read thana, one should concentrate and listen to the qirat.

What does Thana mean in Islam?

The meaning of the name “Thana” is: “Praise, commendation”. Categories: Arabic Names, Muslim Names.

Are there two Dua al istiftah in Malaysia?

H and S have memorised the dua Al istiftah as what is normally thought to all children in Malaysia (myself too). Apparently the one we have been reciting are two separate dua Al istiftah combined together but not fully complete. *confused*

Which is the first Dua in the supplication?

These duas are known as dua al istiftah or the opening supplication. The first and most common one that is taught is called thana. You may know it already as it’s the dua which begins with subhanakallahumma wabihamdika. Let’s take the time to learn the complete dua.

When to say du’a’ul istiftah when starting Salah?

• It is desirable for the Imam (who leads people in Salah) to pause for a short time after Takbirat-ul-Ihram (saying: “Allahu Akbar [Allah is the Greatest]” upon starting Salah) for reciting Du`a’-ul-Istiftah.

Do you have to say the opening Dua if you are late?

If you join the prayer late you should try and catch up with the Imam and say the opening dua. But if you are worried that the Imam will go into ruku soon then you can skip it and start with Surah Fatiha which is obligatory.