Fatiras-Samawat — Knower of Hidden and Open
Entrusting the day to the Originator of heavens
Also searched as: fatiras samawat dua • abu bakr morning dua
Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ فَاطِرَ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ عَالِمَ الْغَيْبِ وَالشَّهَادَةِ رَبَّ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ وَمَلِيكَهُ أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ نَفْسِي وَمِنْ شَرِّ الشَّيْطَانِ وَشِرْكِهِ
Transliteration
Allahumma Fatiras-samawati wal-ard, Alimal-ghaybi wash-shahadah, Rabba kulli shay’in wa malikah. Ash-hadu an la ilaha illa Ant. A’udhu bika min sharri nafsi, wa min sharrish-shaytani wa shirkih.
Meaning
O Allah, Originator of heavens and earth, Knower of hidden and open, Lord of all — I witness none worthy but You. I seek refuge from my own evil and Satan’s evil and shirk.
Reference
Sunan Abu Dawud and Sunan al-Tirmidhi
When to recite
Morning, evening and before sleep • Once each
Virtue
Abu Bakr asked for words to say morning, evening and in bed — this was the answer.
Sources & review
Sunan Abu Dawud and Sunan al-Tirmidhi
Prophetic dua • Narrated by Abu Bakr as-Siddiq • Grade: Hasan • Learn personal details from a qualified teacher; minor school differences exist.
Educational content — not a fatwa. See methodology and disclaimer.
Reviewed • 2026-01-01Our methodology
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When should I recite Fatiras-Samawat — Knower of Hidden and Open?
Morning, evening and before sleep. Repeat: Once each.
What is the virtue of Fatiras-Samawat — Knower of Hidden and Open?
Abu Bakr asked for words to say morning, evening and in bed — this was the answer.
Where is Fatiras-Samawat — Knower of Hidden and Open from?
Source: Sunan Abu Dawud and Sunan al-Tirmidhi (narrated by Abu Bakr as-Siddiq). Grade: Hasan. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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