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Sunan Ibn Majah #540

Establishing the Prayer and the Sunnah Regarding Them
Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، وَعَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عِمْرَانَ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا حَارِثَةُ بْنُ أَبِي الرِّجَالِ، عَنْ عَمْرَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ كَانَ إِذَا افْتَتَحَ الصَّلاَةَ قَالَ ‏ "‏ سُبْحَانَكَ اللَّهُمَّ وَبِحَمْدِكَ تَبَارَكَ اسْمُكَ وَتَعَالَى جَدُّكَ وَلاَ إِلَهَ غَيْرُكَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“Subhanak Allahumma wa bi hamdika, wa tabarakas- muka wa ta’ala jadduka, wa la ilaha ghayruk (Glory and praise is to You, O Allah, blessed is Your Name and exalted is Your majesty, none has the right to be worshipped but You).”
Narrated by It was narrated from ‘Aishah that when the Prophet (ﷺ) started Salat he would say:

Context

In this narration, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) teaches a supplication to be recited at the beginning of prayer. This invocation expresses glorification and praise of Allah, establishing a mindset of reverence and humility before commencing the Salah. It serves as a reminder of the greatness of Allah and the importance of approaching prayer with sincerity and focus.

Modern Application

In daily Salah, reciting this supplication can help individuals center their thoughts and intentions, preparing their hearts and minds for a meaningful connection with Allah during prayer. It encourages mindfulness and spiritual awareness.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it provides a specific supplication to be recited at the start of prayer, enhancing the worshipper's focus and devotion.

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #540 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Establishing the Prayer and the Sunnah Regarding Them. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from ‘Aishah that when the Prophet (ﷺ) started Salat he would say:.

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