The sacred practice of Tahajjud prayer is enriched by beautiful supplications (duas) that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us. These powerful prayers, when recited during the tranquil hours of night, carry profound spiritual significance and blessings.
Below are some of the most recommended Duas for Tahajjud, presented in Arabic and English
The Grand Prophetic Tahajjud Dua
One of the most comprehensive duas for Tahajjud is:
In Arabic: اللهم لك الحمد أنت نور السماوات والأرض، ولك الحمد أنت قيوم السماوات والأرض، ولك الحمد أنت رب السماوات والأرض ومن فيهن، أنت الحق، وقولك الحق، ووعدك الحق، ولقاؤك حق، والجنة حق، والنار حق، والساعة حق، اللهم لك أسلمت، وبك آمنت، وعليك توكلت، وإليك أنبت، وبك خاصمت، وإليك حاكمت، فاغفر لي ما قدمت وما أخرت، وما أسررت وما أعلنت، أنت إلهي لا إله إلا أنت
“Allahumma lakal hamdu anta nurus-samawati wal-ard; walakal hamdu anta qayyimus-samawati wal-ard; walakal hamdu anta rabbus-samawati wal-ard wa man fihinna; antal haqqun wa qawlukal haqqun wa wa’dukal haqqun wa liqa’uka haqqun wal-jannatu haqqun wannaru haqqun was-sa’atu haqqun. Allahumma laka aslamtu wa bika amantu wa ‘alayka tawakkaltu wa ilayka anabtu wa bika khasmatu wa ilayka hakamtu faghfirli ma qaddamtu wa ma akhkhartu wa ma asrartu wa ma a’lantu antal ilahi la ilaha illa ant”1….
(O Allah! All the praises are for you, You are the Light of the heavens and the earth; And all the praises are for You, You are the Keeper of the heavens and the earth, And all the praises are for you, You are the Lord of the heavens and the earth and whatever is in them; You are the Truth, and Your Word is the truth, and Your Promise is the truth, and Your Meeting is the truth, and Paradise is the truth, and the Hour is the truth. O Allah! I have surrendered to You, and I have believed in You and depend on You, and repented to You, and with Your help I have disputed, and to You I leave the judgment, so forgive me my past and future sins, and what I have done secretly and what I have done openly. You are my God There is none but you).
This beautiful supplication encompasses praise of Allah, acknowledgment of divine truth, and seeking forgiveness.
Dua For the Light in Heasrt:
Here is a good dua for Tahajjud:
“اللهم اجعل في قلبي نوراً، وفي سمعي نوراً، وعن يميني نوراً، وعن يساري نوراً، وفوقي نوراً، وتحتي نوراً، وأمامي نوراً، وخلفي نوراً، وأعظم لي نوراً اللهم اجعل لي نوراً في قلبي، واجعل لي نوراً في سمعي، واجعل لي نوراً في بصري، واجعل لي نوراً عن يميني، ونوراً عن شمالي، واجعل لي نوراً من بين يدي، ونوراً من خلفي، وزدني نوراً”
“Allahumma aj’al fi qalbi nuran, wa fi sam’i nuran, wa ‘an yamini nuran, wa ‘an yasaari nuran, wa fawqi nuran, wa tahti nuran, wa amami nuran, wa khalfi nuran, wa a’zim li nuran Allahumma aj’al li nuran fi qalbi, waj’al li nuran fi sam’i, waj’al li nuran fi basari, waj’al li nuran ‘an yamini, wa nuran ‘an shimali, waj’al li nuran min bayni yadayya, wa nuran min khalfi, wa zidni nuran”3.
(O Allah, place light in my heart, and light in my hearing, and light on my right, and light on my left, and light above me, and light below me, and light in front of me, and light behind me, and magnify the light for me. O Allah, place light in my heart, and place light in my hearing, and place light in my sight, and place light on my right, and light on my left, and place light in front of me, and light from behind me, and increase light for me).
A Dua Frequently Recited by the Prophet ﷺ:
اللَّهُمَّ لَكَ الحَمْدُ أَنْتَ نُورُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ
“All praise is due to Allah, You are the Light of the heavens and the earth.”
Transliteration: “Allahumma lakal hamdu anta nurus-samawati wal-ard”
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنَ الخَيْرِ كُلِّهِ، مَا عَلِمْنَا مِنْهُ وَمَا لَمْ نَعْلَمْ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الشَّرِّ كُلِّهِ
“O Allah, I ask You for all that is good, what we know of it and what we do not know, and I seek refuge in You from all that is evil.”
Transliteration: “Allahumma inni as’aluka minal khayri kullihi ma ‘alimna minhu wa ma lam na’lam, wa na’udhu bika min ash-sharri kullih”
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ خَيْرِ مَا سَأَلَكَ عَبْدُكَ وَنَبِيُّكَ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا اسْتَعَاذَكَ مِنْهُ عَبْدُكَ وَنَبِيُّكَ
“O Allah, I ask You for the best of what Your servant and prophet has asked of You, and I seek refuge in You from the worst of what Your servant and prophet sought refuge from.”
A Comprehensive Dua Narrated from the Prophet ﷺ:
اللَّهُمَّ لَكَ الحَمْدُ أَنْتَ نُورُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالأَرْضِ، وَلَكَ الحَمْدُ أَنْتَ قَيُّومُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالأَرْضِ
“O Allah! All praises are for You, You are the Light and Sustainer of the heavens and the earth.”
أَنْتَ الحَقُّ، وَقَوْلُكَ الحَقُّ، وَوَعْدُكَ الحَقُّ، وَلِقَاؤُكَ حَقٌّ، وَالجَنَّةُ حَقٌّ، وَالنَّارُ حَقٌّ، وَالسَّاعَةُ حَقٌّ
“You are the Truth, Your word is the truth, Your promise is the truth, the Meeting with You is the truth, Paradise is the truth, Hellfire is the truth, and the Hour is the truth.”
اللَّهُمَّ لَكَ أَسْلَمْتُ وَبِكَ آمَنْتُ وَعَلَيْكَ تَوَكَّلْتُ وَإِلَيْكَ أَنَبْتُ فَاغْفِرْ لِي مَا قَدَّمْتُ وَمَا أَخَّرْتُ
“O Allah! I submit to You, I believe in You, I put my trust in You, and I turn to You in repentance. Forgive me for my past and future sins, what I have done in secret and in public.”
Dua for Seeking Divine Light and Guidance:
اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْ فِي قَلْبِي نُورًا، وَفِي سَمْعِي نُورًا، وَعَنْ يَمِينِي نُورًا، وَعَنْ يَسَارِي نُورًا
“O Allah, place light in my heart, in my hearing, on my right, and on my left.”
اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْ فِي وَجْهِي نُورًا، وَفِي لِسَانِي نُورًا، وَفِي بَصَرِي نُورًا، وَمِنْ خَلْفِي نُورًا
“O Allah, place light in my face, on my tongue, in my sight, and behind me.”
وَزِدْنِي نُورًا
“And increase me in light!”
Dua for Protection and Well-being:
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ، وَفُجَاءَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ، وَجَمِيعِ سَخَطِكَ
“O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the removal of Your blessings, the change of Your well-being, the suddenness of Your punishment, and all of Your displeasure.”
Additional Recommended Duas for Tahajjud
During Tahajjud, one may also make personal duas for:
- Forgiveness of sins
- Divine guidance
- Well-being and ease
- Provision and sustenance
- Protection from hardships
- Relief from difficulties
- Success in both worlds
These duas, when recited with sincerity and understanding during the blessed hours of Tahajjud, serve as powerful means of connecting with Allah and seeking His mercy and blessings.
The Best Time for Tahajjud Dua
The last third of the night is the most blessed time to make Duas, as Allah descends to the lowest heaven and calls upon His servants:
“Who is calling upon Me so that I may answer him? Who is asking Me so that I may give to him? Who is seeking My forgiveness so that I may forgive him?” (Sahih Muslim)
This is a time of divine mercy, making it the perfect moment to pour out one’s heart, seek forgiveness, and ask for guidance and success in this life and the Hereafter.
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Conclusion:
Tahajjud prayer is a special form of night worship that offers a unique opportunity to seek Allah’s mercy, guidance, and blessings. It is performed after waking from sleep in the last part of the night, a time when prayers are most likely to be accepted. One of the most profound aspects of Tahajjud is the supplications (Duas) recited during and after the prayer, strengthening the bond between the worshipper and Allah..
Tahajjud Dua is a powerful tool to deepen one’s connection with Allah. Whether seeking guidance, forgiveness, protection, or sustenance, these supplications serve as a bridge to divine mercy. By consistently incorporating these Duas into Tahajjud prayer, believers can experience immense spiritual tranquility and blessings. May Allah accept our prayers and grant us the ability to perform Tahajjud with sincerity and devotion. Ameen.
