Opening Prayers in Salah: Start Your Prayer with Devotion and Guidance
Learn key supplications for the opening of prayer, including Al-Istiftah, Tashahhud, and post-prayer forgiveness, to deepen devotion and seek guidance
The prayer includes opening supplications (Al-Istiftah) after the Takbir of Ihram, followed by Al-Fatihah, Tashahhud, and the Ibrahimic prayer, along with personal supplications for forgiveness and humility. These prayers help strengthen guidance, steadfastness, and seek forgiveness for sins.
Examples of Istiftah Supplications:
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Comprehensive formula:
"I have turned my face to the One who created the heavens and the earth, devoutly..." -
Alternative correct formula:
"O Allah, distance me from my sins as You have distanced the East from the West..." -
Night prayer formula:
"O Allah, Lord of Jibreel, Mika’il, and Israfil, Creator of the heavens and the earth..."
Al-Istiftah is a recommended Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ, and repeating any correct formula before Al-Fatihah enhances humility and spiritual connection during Salah.
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