سُبْحَانَ ذِی الْمُلْکِ وَالْمَلَکُوْتِ ط سُبْحَانَ ذِی الْعِزَّةِ وَالْعَظَمَةِ وَالْهَيْبَةِ وَالْقُدْرَةِ وَالْقُدْرَةِ وَالْکُبِرَةِ وَالْجَبَرُوْتِ ط سُبْحَانَ الْمَلِکِ الْحَيِ الَّذِی لَا يَنَامُ وَلَا يَمُوْتُ سُبُّوحٌ قُدُّوْسٌ رَبُّوحٌ قُدُّوْسٌ رَبُّنَا وَرَبُّ الْکَةِ اَللّٰهُمَّ اَجِرْنَا مِنَ النَّارِ يَا مُجِيْرُ يَا مُجِيْرُ يَا مُجِيْر۔
English Translation“Exalted is the Possessor of the hidden and the manifest dominion. Exalted is the Possessor of Might, Greatness, Reverence, Power, Pride, and Majesty. Exalted is the Master, the Living, the one who neither sleeps nor dies. All-perfect, All-holy, Our Lord, and the Lord of the angels and the souls. O Allah, grant us refuge from the Hellfire. O Granter of refuge, O Granter of refuge, O Granter of refuge.”
Roman Translation
Posheeda or zahar saltanat ka malik buland hay. ghalib, azmat, tazeem, taqt, fakhar or azmat ka malik hai. pak hay malik, zandah, wah jo na sota hay na marta hai. tamam kamil, tamam maqdas, hamara rab, or farshton or ruhon ka rab. aye Allah hamin jahanum ki aag se panah ata farma. aye panah dine wale, aye panah dine wale, aye panah dine wale.
When, Where, and How Much to Recite
When to Recite:
- During Taraweeh prayers: This dua is commonly recited during the Taraweeh prayers in Ramadan. It’s often recited after every two or four raka’ats (units of prayer). Some people recite it after every taslim (the ending of two raka’ats).
Where to Recite:
- In Taraweeh Prayers: The dua is recited within the Taraweeh prayer itself.
How Much to Recite:
- Frequency: There’s no fixed number of times this dua must be recited. The practice varies. Some mosques or individuals recite it once after every two or four raka’ats, while others may recite it more frequently or less frequently. It’s a supplication (dua), so reciting it more often is generally seen as good, but not obligatory.
Background, Hadith/Quranic Reference:
- No specific Hadith or Quranic verse directly mandates this particular dua for Taraweeh. The dua Allahumma ajirni minan-nar is a general supplication for protection from hellfire, and such prayers are encouraged at any time. There are many other supplications for seeking refuge from hellfire that are found in the Quran and Sunnah (Prophet Muhammad’s practices).
- Common Practice: The recitation of this dua during Taraweeh is a custom in many Muslim communities, particularly during the later part of Ramadan. It has become a widely accepted and beloved practice. While the specific wording isn’t directly from a hadith related specifically to Taraweeh, the meaning (seeking refuge from hellfire) is certainly supported by numerous Quranic verses and hadith.
Important Note: It’s important to understand that the essence of Taraweeh is the qira’ah (recitation) of the Quran and prayer. Supplications like this dua are additional and enhance the spiritual experience, but they are not a requirement for the validity of Taraweeh. The focus should be on sincere prayer and reflection on the Quran.
