When you’re praying at night, try saying “Allahumma lakal hamdu dua.” It’s a wonderful dua that the Prophet SAW used. This supplication shows praise and submission to Allah, reminding you to praise Him during prayers, share important beliefs, and ask for forgiveness.
Allahumma Lakal Hamdu In Arabic Text
The dua is written in Arabic as:
اللَّهُمَّ لَكَ الْحَمْدُ، أَنْتَ نُورُ السَّمَوَاتِ وَالأَرْضِ وَمَنْ فِيهِنَّ، وَلَكَ الْحَمْدُ أَنْتَ قَيِّمُ السَّمَوَاتِ وَالأَرْضِ وَمَنْ فِيهِنَّ، [وَلَكَ الْحَمْدُ أَنْتَ رَبُّ السَّمَواتِ وَالأَرْضِ وَمَنْ فِيهِنَّ] [وَلَكَ الْحَمْدُ لَكَ مُلْكُ السَّمَوَاتِ وَالأَرْضِ وَمَنْ فِيهِنَّ] [وَلَكَ الْحَمْدُ أَنْتَ مَلِكُ السَّمَوَاتِ وَالأَرْضِ] [وَلَكَ الْحَمْدُ] [أَنْتَ الْحَقُّ، وَوَعْدُكَ الْحَقُّ، وَقَوْلُكَ الْحَقُّ، وَلِقاؤُكَ الْحَقُّ، وَالْجَنَّةُ حَقٌّ، وَالنَّارُ حَقٌّ، وَالنَّبِيُّونَ حَقٌّ، وَمحَمَّدٌ صَلى اللهُ عَليْهِ وَسَلمَ حَقٌّ، وَالسّاعَةُ حَقٌّ] [اللَّهُمَّ لَكَ أَسْلَمتُ، وَعَلَيْكَ تَوَكَّلْتُ، وَبِكَ آمَنْتُ، وَإِلَيْكَ أَنَبْتُ، وَبِكَ خاصَمْتُ، وَإِلَيْكَ حاكَمْتُ. فَاغْفِرْ لِي مَا قَدَّمْتُ، وَمَا أَخَّرْتُ، وَمَا أَسْرَرْتُ، وَمَا أَعْلَنْتُ] [أَنْتَ المُقَدِّمُ، وَأَنْتَ المُؤَخِّرُ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ] [أَنْتَ إِلَهِي لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ]
Transliteration
The supplication is transliterated as Allaahumma lakal-hamdu ‘Anta nurus samaawaati wal’ardhi wa man feehinna, wa lakal-hamdu ‘Anta qayyimus-samaawaati wal’ardhi wa man feehinna, [wa lakal-hamdu ‘Anta Rabbus-samaawaati wal’ardhi wa man feehinna] [wa lakal-hamdu laka mulkus-samaawaati wal’ardhi wa man feehinna] [wa lakal-hamdu ‘Anta Malikus-samaawaati •wal’ardhi] wa lakal-hamdu] [‘Antal-haqq, wa wa’dukal-haqq, wa qawlukal-haqq wa liqaa’ukal-haqq, waljannatu haqq, wannaaru haqq, wannabiyy oona haqq, wa Muhammadun (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) haqq, wassaa’atu haqq [Allaahumma laka ‘aslamtu, wa ‘alayka tawakkaltu, wa bika ‘aamantu, wa ‘ilayka ‘anabtu, wa bika khaasamtu, wa ‘ilayka haakamtu. Faghfir lee maa qaddamtu, wa maa ‘akhkhartu, wa maa ‘asrartu, wa maa ‘a’lantuj [‘Antal-Muqaddimu, wa ‘Antal-Mu’akhkhiru laa ‘ilaaha ‘illaa ‘Anta] [‘Anta ‘ilaahee laa ‘ilaaha ‘illaa ‘Anta].
Allahumma Lakal Hamdu Anta Nurus Samawati Meaning In English
Allaahumma Lakal Hamdu in English means O Allah, praise is to You. You are the Light of the heavens and the earth and all that they contain. Praise is to You, You are the Sustainer of the heavens and the earth and all they contain. [Praise is to You, You are the Lord of the heavens and the earth and all they contain.] [Praise is to You, Yours is dominion of the heavens and the earth and all they contain.] [Praise is to You, You are the King of the heavens and the earth.] [And praise is to You.] [You are the Truth, Your Promise is true, Your Word is true, Your audience is true, Paradise is true, Hell is true, the Prophets are true , and Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) is true, and the Hour of Judgment is true.] [O Allah, to You I have submitted, and upon You I depend. I have believed in You and to You I turn in repentance. For Your sake I dispute and by Your standard I judge. Forgive me what I have sent before me and what I have left behind me, what I have concealed and what I have declared.] [You are the One Who sends forth and You are the One Who delays, there is none who has the right to be worshipped but You .] [You are my God, there is none who has the right to be worshipped but You.]
This is exactly what is found in fortress of the Muslim (hisnul Muslim), though the Dua is a little bit different, but the author has compiled a number of different Dua’s in one.
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Hadith Text
The full Hadith Text is:
Narrated Ibn ‘Abbas: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to invoke Allah at night, saying,
“O Allah: All the Praises are for You: You are the Lord of the Heavens and the Earth. All the Praises are for You; You are the Maintainer of the Heaven and the Earth and whatever is in them. All the Praises are for You; You are the Light of the Heavens and the Earth. Your Word is the Truth, and Your Promise is the Truth, and the Meeting with You is the Truth, and Paradise is the Truth, and the (Hell) Fire is the Truth, and the Hour is the Truth. O Allah! I surrender myself to You, and I believe in You and I depend upon You, and I repent to You and with You (Your evidences) I stand against my opponents, and to you I leave the judgment (for those who refuse my message). O Allah! Forgive me my sins that I did in the past or will do in the future, and also the sins I did in secret or in public. You are my only God (Whom I worship) and there is no other God for me (i.e. I worship none but You).” Narrated Sufyan: (regarding the above narration) that the Prophet (ﷺ) added, “You are the Truth, and Your Word is the Truth.”
Source: Bukhari Hadith number 7499
In this dua, you’re telling Allah that all praise belongs to Him. You’re recognizing Him as the Light, Sustainer, Lord, and King of everything in the heavens and on earth. You’re also affirming the truth of Allah, His promises, and the reality of things like Paradise, Hell, the Prophets, and the Hour of Judgment.
You express your submission and reliance on Allah, stating that you’ve believed in Him and turn to Him for repentance. You seek forgiveness for things you’ve done, whether others know about them or not.
You acknowledge Allah’s role in determining the timing of events, and you declare that He is the only one worthy of worship.
This dua shows a deep connection with Allah, combining praise, recognition of His attributes, submission, repentance, and a strong belief in Islamic teachings.
Dua Benefits
The benefits of the dua include:
- Connecting with Allah: When you recite this dua, it helps you build a strong connection with Allah. You’re praising His qualities and expressing your reliance and belief in Him, making you feel closer to the Divine.
- Strengthening Your Faith: This dua reinforces your faith by affirming the truth of Allah, His promises, and important aspects of Islamic beliefs. It’s like a reminder that strengthens your belief in the core teachings of Islam.
- Seeking Forgiveness: When you ask for forgiveness in the dua, you’re taking a moment to reflect on your actions. Whether others know about them or not, you’re seeking pardon and trying to improve yourself.
- Guidance and Judgment: The dua recognizes that Allah guides and judges, giving you a sense of reassurance. Knowing that decisions and events are in the hands of an all-knowing and just Creator can provide comfort.
- Declaration of Monotheism: By declaring that Allah is the only God worthy of worship, the dua reminds you of the central belief in Islam. It keeps you focused on the idea that there is only one Allah.
- Submitting and Depending on Allah: Expressing submission and dependence on Allah in the dua encourages humility. It reminds you that you don’t have complete control over everything and that turning to Allah for support is important.
- Being Accountable: Seeking forgiveness for both hidden and known actions encourages self-awareness and accountability. It’s a way to be mindful of your behavior and choices.
- Finding Comfort and Trust: Acknowledging Allah’s control over events in the dua provides comfort. It helps reduce anxiety and builds trust in the belief that Allah is the ultimate authority.
So, when you recite this dua, think about how it’s not just words – it’s a way to connect with Allah, strengthen your faith, seek forgiveness, and find comfort in knowing that you’re not alone in this journey.