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How To Perform Dua In Taraweeh Prayer

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The holy month of Ramadan is a time of deep spirituality and reflection, during which Muslims around the world participate in special prayers and acts of worship. One of the remarkable specialties of Ramadan nights is the Taraweeh prayer, an optional prayer performed after Isha prayer, with sincere faith and devotion.

In this blog post, we will provide a complete guide on how to perform the Dua in Taraweeh prayer and explore its significance.

Taraweeh prayer, also known as Terawih or Traweeh prayer, is a Sunnah Mu’akkadah (highly recommended) congregational prayer performed in the nights of Ramadan.

The word Taraweeh is derived from the Arabic word for “rest,” reflecting how this special nightly Ramadan prayer can be considered as a beautiful form of Islamic meditation.

The holy month of Ramadan is a time of great blessings, forgiveness, and good deeds. It is a month where we Muslims fast from dawn to dusk and engage in various acts of worship, including night prayers.

Taraweeh prayer is an optional prayer performed after the obligatory Isha prayer and before the Witr prayer. This prayer is considered one of the remarkable specialties of Ramadan nights, and it is highly recommended to perform it.

How To Perform Dua In Taraweeh Prayer

Taraweeh prayer consists of a series of 2 rakat prayers, with short breaks in between. The total rakat for Taraweeh is generally 20 although some people shorten to 8. Muslims can perform Taraweeh prayers alone or in small groups. It is a congregational prayer that can be performed in the mosque or at home.

Performing Dua in Taraweeh prayer is a highly recommended act of worship. Dua is an Arabic word that means “supplication” or “invocation.” It is an act of calling upon Allah (SWT) for blessings, forgiveness, and guidance. Dua is an essential component of the Muslim faith, and it is believed to be a powerful means of connecting with Allah (SWT) and seeking His help.

The Dua of Taraweeh is a special prayer that is recited during Taraweeh prayer. This dua is also known as Dua-e-Taraweeh, and it is a sunnah mu’akkadah (a highly recommended act) of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW). 

The dua is recited after the completion of every four rakats of Taraweeh prayer. The dua consists of various praises of Allah (SWT), including the recitation of His names and attributes, seeking His refuge, and asking for forgiveness.

Dua of Taraweeh (Dua-e-Taraweeh)

Here is the entire Taraweeh dua text in Arabic, English, and transliteration:

Arabic:

سُبْحَانَ ذِي الْمُلْكِ وَالْمَلَاكُوتِ سُبْحَانَ ذِي الْعِزَّةِ وَالْجَبَرُوتِ وَالْكِبْرِيَاءِ وَالْعَظَمَةِ، وَالْحَيَاةِ الَّتِي لَا يَنَامُ وَلَا يَمُوتُ، سُبُّوحٌ قُدُّوسٌ رَبُّنَا وَرَبُّ الْمَلَائِكَةِ وَالرُّوحِ

Transliteration:

Subhana zil mulki wal malakooti subhana zil izzati wal jabaroot wal kibriyaai wal jabaroot. Wal azamati wal hayati allati la yanamu wala yamoot. Subboohun qud’doosur-rabuna warabbul malaa’ikati warruh.

English Translation:

Glory be to Allah, the Possessor of might, dominion, magnificence, and the manifest dominion. He is the Owner of the kingdom of the earth and the heavens. He is free from any imperfection, and none is worthy of worship except Him. He is the Lord of the angels and the Spirit.

Performing Dua in Taraweeh prayer is an essential part of this optional prayer. It is highly recommended to recite this dua during Taraweeh prayer, especially in the last ten nights of Ramadan. 

The last ten nights of Ramadan are considered the most blessed, and Muslims are encouraged to increase their acts of worship during this time.

The Dua of Taraweeh is not an obligatory deed, but it is a highly recommended act of worship. It is not mentioned in the Quran, but it is mentioned in the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW). 

According to Sahih Bukhari, Abu Hurairah reported that the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said,

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الْأَشْعَثِ قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ يَعْنِي ابْنَ الْحَارِثِ قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامٌ عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ أَبِي كَثِيرٍ عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي أَبُو هُرَيْرَةَ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ مَنْ قَامَ رَمَضَانَ إِيمَانًا وَاحْتِسَابًا غُفِرَ لَهُ مَا تَقَدَّمَ مِنْ ذَنْبِهِ وَمَنْ قَامَ لَيْلَةَ الْقَدْرِ إِيمَانًا وَاحْتِسَابًا غُفِرَ لَهُ مَا تَقَدَّمَ مِنْ ذَنْبِهِ

“Whoever stands (in the voluntary night prayer of) Ramadan out of faith and in the hope of reward, his previous sins will be forgiven. And whoever spends the night of Lailat Al-Qadr in prayer out of faith and in the hope of reward, his previous sins will be forgiven.”

Sunan an-Nasa’i 

Performing Dua in Taraweeh prayer is an act of sincere faith and devotion to Allah (SWT). It is a way to seek His forgiveness, blessings, and guidance. The messenger of Allah Prophet Muhammad (SAW) used to recite this dua during Taraweeh prayer, and it is a sunnah muakkadah (a confirmed sunnah) that Muslims are encouraged to follow.

In addition to performing Dua in Taraweeh prayer, we can also engage in other acts of worship during the month of Ramadan. These acts of worship include fasting, reciting the Quran, giving charity, and performing other optional prayers. Ramadan is a special month that provides an opportunity for Muslims to increase their faith, seek Allah’s forgiveness, and do good deeds.

Performing the Dua in Taraweeh prayer is a highly recommended act of worship for Muslims during the holy month of Ramadan. Praying taraweeh in general is a beautiful opportunity to complete the recitation of the entire Qur’an during salah Praying taraweeh in general is a beautiful opportunity to complete the recitation of the whole Quran during salah before the end of Ramadan.

This dua is recited after every four rakats of Taraweeh prayer and is a sunnah mu’akkadah of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Muslims can recite this dua in Arabic and seek Allah’s forgiveness, blessings, and guidance. Ramadan is a special month that provides an opportunity for Muslims to increase their faith, seek Allah’s forgiveness, and perform good deeds.

The prayer of Taraweeh will commence on the evening of sighting of ramadan moon, after Maghrib prayers and isha salah, before the first day of fasting.

We hope you found this information useful, ready to start your tarawih prayer with the coming of the holy month of Ramadan, and that we helped you out in your search for the taraweeh prayer dua.

May Allah accept all of our fasting, prayers and good deeds 🙂

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