Opening Dua of Salah (Allahumma Ba’id Bayni)
The whispered opening between takbir and Fatiha
Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ بَاعِدْ بَيْنِي وَبَيْنَ خَطَايَايَ كَمَا بَاعَدْتَ بَيْنَ الْمَشْرِقِ وَالْمَغْرِبِ اللَّهُمَّ نَقِّنِي مِنْ خَطَايَايَ كَمَا يُنَقَّى الثَّوْبُ الْأَبْيَضُ مِنَ الدَّنَسِ اللَّهُمَّ اغْسِلْنِي مِنْ خَطَايَايَ بِالثَّلْجِ وَالْمَاءِ وَالْبَرَدِ
Transliteration
Allahumma ba’id bayni wa bayna khatayaya kama ba’adta baynal-mashriqi wal-maghrib. Allahumma naqqini min khatayaya kama yunaqqath-thawbul-abyadu minad-danas. Allahumagh-silni min khatayaya bith-thalji wal-ma’i wal-barad.
Meaning
O Allah, distance me from my sins as You distanced East from West. O Allah, cleanse me of sins as a white garment is cleansed of dirt. O Allah, wash my sins away with snow, water and hail.
Reference
Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim
When to recite
After takbir, before Fatiha • Once
Virtue
Abu Hurairah asked what the Prophet whispered between takbir and recitation — this was the answer.
Sources & review
Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim
Prophetic dua • Narrated by Abu Hurairah • Grade: Sahih • 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 Opening Dua of Salah (Allahumma Ba’id Bayni)?
After takbir, before Fatiha. Recite it once.
What is the virtue of Opening Dua of Salah (Allahumma Ba’id Bayni)?
Abu Hurairah asked what the Prophet whispered between takbir and recitation — this was the answer.
Where is Opening Dua of Salah (Allahumma Ba’id Bayni) from?
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim (narrated by Abu Hurairah). Grade: Sahih. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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