5/1. Chapter:
Sunan Ibn Majah 806 — Subhanaka Allahumma at the Start of Salat
The opening of the Prayer
Subhanaka Allahumma Hadith at the Start of Salat
Sunan Ibn Majah : 806
Sunan Ibn MajahHadith Number 806
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 " .
A'isha Narrated from:
When the Prophet (ﷺ) started Salat he would say: “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).”
Reference : Sunan Ibn Majah 806In-book reference : Book 5, Hadith 4English translation : Vol. 1, Book 5, Hadith 806
Summary of Sunan Ibn Majah Hadith 806
This hadith about Subhanaka Allahumma reports from Aishah that when the Prophet started Salat, he would say: Subhanak Allahumma wa bi hamdika, wa tabarakas-muka wa ta’ala jadduka, wa la ilaha ghayruk. The words praise Allah, honor His Name, speak of His majesty, and affirm that there is no true object of worship besides Him. The hadith is short, but it gives a clear opening phrase connected to Salah. It helps people looking for the prayer opening dua or the Sunnah words before recitation. The focus is not on long explanation or added rulings. The text simply shows that the Prophet began prayer with words of glorification, praise, and tawhid.
What we learn from this hadith
- Aishah reported the Prophet’s words when starting Salat.
- The supplication begins with glorifying and praising Allah.
- It includes the statement that none has the right to be worshipped but Allah.
- The start of prayer is a time for praise and remembrance.
