Opening Dua in Salah
Where dua al-istiftah is said and how to understand its common established wordings.
The opening dua is said after the opening takbir and before recitation. More than one wording has been reported, so the page presents the idea carefully without making one wording the only possible choice.
Commonly cited forms include Subhanaka Allahumma wa bihamdika and the supplication that begins Allahumma baid bayni wa bayna khatayaya.
When It Is Said
Its place is after takbirat al-ihram and before recitation, and it is said quietly. This helps learners understand the start of salah without confusing takbir, opening dua, and Quran recitation.
A beginner can learn one authentic wording first, then learn other forms gradually.
Connection With Learning Salah
Opening dua belongs with takbirat al-ihram, how to pray, what to say in prayer, and what to recite in prayer.
These links help people move from wording to position and practice.
Sources and Methodology
These links explain the general source or method behind the page. They do not turn the page into a personal ruling, and local calendars or authorities still take precedence when they differ.
- Quran.com - General Quran text reference.
- Sunnah.com - General hadith reference; detailed rulings still need qualified review.
- World Salah Times methodology and accuracy limits - Internal explanation of calculated times and their limits.
- Correction policy - How to report a city, timing, or link issue.