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Taraweeh Dua (دعاء التراويح)

The supplication recited between every 4 rakats of Taraweeh prayer during Ramadan. Learn it with full Arabic, transliteration, and meaning.

Dua Between Every 4 Rakats

سُبْحَانَ ذِي الْمُلْكِ وَالْمَلَكُوتِ، سُبْحَانَ ذِي الْعِزَّةِ وَالْعَظَمَةِ وَالْهَيْبَةِ وَالْقُدْرَةِ وَالْكِبْرِيَاءِ وَالْجَبَرُوتِ، سُبْحَانَ الْمَلِكِ الْحَيِّ الَّذِي لَا يَنَامُ وَلَا يَمُوتُ، سُبُّوحٌ قُدُّوسٌ رَبُّنَا وَرَبُّ الْمَلَائِكَةِ وَالرُّوحِ

Subhana dhil-mulki wal-malakut, subhana dhil-'izzati wal-'azamati wal-haybati wal-qudrati wal-kibriya'i wal-jabarut, subhanal-malikil-hayyil-ladhi la yanamu wa la yamut, subbuhun quddusun rabbuna wa rabbul-mala'ikati war-ruh

"Glory be to the Owner of sovereignty and dominion. Glory be to the Owner of might, greatness, awe, power, pride, and majesty. Glory be to the Sovereign, the Living, who neither sleeps nor dies. Most Glorious, Most Holy, our Lord and the Lord of the angels and the Spirit."

Other Recommended Duas During the Pause

Salawat on the Prophet (ﷺ)

اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ

Allahumma salli 'ala Muhammadin wa 'ala ali Muhammad

"O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad and upon the family of Muhammad."

Dua for Laylatul Qadr

اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي

Allahumma innaka 'afuwwun tuhibbul-'afwa fa'fu 'anni

"O Allah, You are the Pardoner, You love to pardon, so pardon me." (Tirmidhi 3513)

Istighfar (Seeking Forgiveness)

أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللهَ الْعَظِيمَ الَّذِي لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْهِ

Astaghfirullaha al-'azeem alladhi la ilaha illa huwal-hayyul-qayyum wa atubu ilayh

"I seek forgiveness from Allah, the Almighty, there is no god but He, the Living, the Self-Sustaining, and I turn to Him in repentance."

How Taraweeh Prayer Works

  • ✦Taraweeh is prayed after Isha prayer every night in Ramadan
  • ✦Pray 2 rakats at a time, give salam after each set of 2
  • ✦After every 4 rakats (2 sets), pause and recite the Taraweeh dua
  • ✦Most mosques pray 20 rakats total (with 5 pauses for dua)
  • ✦Some pray 8 rakats, following the narration of Aisha (RA) — both are valid
  • ✦Conclude with 3 rakats of Witr (with Qunut dua in the last rakat)
  • ✦The Imam typically aims to complete the entire Quran during the month

Frequently Asked Questions

What dua is recited during Taraweeh?
Between every 4 rakats of Taraweeh, many Muslim communities recite: "Subhana dhil-mulki wal-malakut, subhana dhil-izzati wal-azamati wal-haybati wal-qudrati wal-kibriya'i wal-jabarut..." This is a praise of Allah's sovereignty, might, and greatness. While not a mandatory part of the prayer, it is a widespread and beautiful tradition.
How many rakats is Taraweeh?
Taraweeh is prayed in sets of 2 rakats. The most common practice is 20 rakats (10 sets of 2), with a pause after every 4 rakats for dua and rest. Some mosques pray 8 rakats following the hadith of Aisha (RA). Both are valid. It is concluded with 3 rakats of Witr.
Is the Taraweeh dua between 4 rakats mandatory?
No, the dua between every 4 rakats is not obligatory (fard) or even Sunnah in the strict sense. It is a tradition ('urf) practiced by many communities, especially in Hanafi madhab mosques. The pause itself is Sunnah (called tarwiha — meaning "to rest"), but you can make any dhikr or dua during this rest period.
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