Ushhiduka — Testimony of Tawhid (4x)
Bearing witness with the Throne-bearers each morning
Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَصْبَحْتُ أُشْهِدُكَ وَأُشْهِدُ حَمَلَةَ عَرْشِكَ وَمَلَائِكَتَكَ وَجَمِيعَ خَلْقِكَ أَنَّكَ أَنْتَ اللَّهُ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ وَحْدَكَ لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ وَأَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُكَ وَرَسُولُكَ
Transliteration
Allahumma inni asbahtu ushhiduka, wa ushhidu hamalata arshika, wa mala’ikataka, wa jami’a khalqika, annaka Antallah, la ilaha illa Anta, wahdaka la sharika lak, wa anna Muhammadan abduka wa rasuluk.
Meaning
O Allah, I begin the morning calling You to witness — and the bearers of Your Throne, Your angels and all Your creation — that You are Allah, none worthy of worship but You alone without partner, and that Muhammad is Your servant and Messenger.
Reference
Sunan Abu Dawud
When to recite
Morning (asbaha) and evening (amsa) • 4 times each
Virtue
Whoever says it four times morning or evening, Allah frees him from the Fire.
Sources & review
Sunan Abu Dawud
Prophetic dua • 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 Ushhiduka — Testimony of Tawhid (4x)?
Morning (asbaha) and evening (amsa). Repeat: 4 times each.
What is the virtue of Ushhiduka — Testimony of Tawhid (4x)?
Whoever says it four times morning or evening, Allah frees him from the Fire.
Where is Ushhiduka — Testimony of Tawhid (4x) from?
Source: Sunan Abu Dawud. Grade: Hasan. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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