سُبْحَانَ ذِی الْمُلْکِ وَالْمَلَکُوْتِ ط سُبْحَانَ ذِی الْعِزَّةِ وَالْعَظَمَةِ وَالْهَيْبَةِ وَالْقُدْرَةِ وَالْکِبْرِيَآئِ وَالْجَبَرُوْتِ ط سُبْحَانَ الْمَلِکِ الْحَيِ الَّذِی لَا يَنَامُ وَلَا يَمُوْتُ سُبُّوحٌ قُدُّوْسٌ رَبُّنَا وَرَبُّ الْمَلَائِکَةِ وَالرُّوْحِ ط اَللّٰهُمَّ اَجِرْنَا مِنَ النَّارِ يَا مُجِيْرُ يَا مُجِيْرُ يَا مُجِيْر
English Translation“Glory be to the Possessor of the Kingdom and the Dominion, Glory be to the Possessor of Might, Majesty, Awe, and Power, and to the Possessor of Greatness and Omnipotence. Glory be to the Living King who never sleeps or dies, the Holy and Pure, Lord of the angels and the spirit. O Allah, save us from the fire. O protector, O protector, O protector.”
Roman Translation
Pak hay badshahi or saltanat ke malk ke liye, pak hay ghalb, azhmat, khuf or tqt ke malk ke liye, or azhmat or qadar mutaliq ke liye. pak hay wah zandah badsha jo na kabhi sota hai aur na hi marta hai, maqdas or pakizah, farshton or ruhon ka rab. aye ad hamin aag se bacha. aye mahafuz, aye mahafuz, aye mahafuz.
When, Where, and How Much to Recite
When to Recite
Performed every night during Ramadan, after the Isha prayer and before Witr.
Where to Recite
Typically performed in mosques, but can also be performed at home.
How Much to Recite
- The number of rak’ahs can vary, with common practices being 8 or 20 rak’ahs.
- The dua is usually recited after the completion of the Taraweeh prayer.
Background
- Purpose:
- To seek closeness to Allah during the blessed month of Ramadan.
- To gain rewards and blessings through extra prayers.
- To listen to the recitation of the Quran during the prayer.
Hadith / Quranic Reference
- Hadith:
- Narrated Abu Huraira: “Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, ‘Whoever prayed at night in Ramadan out of faith and for a reward, then all his previous sins would be forgiven.'” (Sahih al-Bukhari)
- This hadith highlights the reward for performing night prayers during Ramadan.
- Quranic Basis:
- While there is no specific Quranic verse mandating Taraweeh prayer, the Quran encourages extra prayers and supplications, especially during Ramadan.
- When My servants ask you ˹O Prophet˺ About Me: I am truly near. I respond to one’s prayer when they call upon Me. So let them respond ˹with obedience˺ to Me and believe in Me, perhaps they will be guided ˹to the Right Way˺.
