Night Prayer Opening (Rabba Jibrail)
Opening the night prayer with the great invocation
Also searched as: qiyam opening dua • rabba jibrail dua • tahajjud opening
Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ جِبْرَائِيلَ وَمِيكَائِيلَ وَإِسْرَافِيلَ، فَاطِرَ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ، عَالِمَ الْغَيْبِ وَالشَّهَادَةِ، أَنْتَ تَحْكُمُ بَيْنَ عِبَادِكَ فِيمَا كَانُوا فِيهِ يَخْتَلِفُونَ، اهْدِنِي لِمَا اخْتُلِفَ فِيهِ مِنَ الْحَقِّ بِإِذْنِكَ، إِنَّكَ تَهْدِي مَنْ تَشَاءُ إِلَى صِرَاطٍ مُسْتَقِيمٍ
Transliteration
Allahumma Rabba Jibraila wa Mikaela wa Israfil, Fatiras-samawati wal-ard, Alimal-ghaybi wash-shahadah, anta tahkumu bayna ibadika fima kanu fihi yakhtalifun, ihdini lima ukhtulifa fihi minal-haqqi bi-idhnik, innaka tahdi man tasha ila siratin mustaqim.
Meaning
O Allah, Lord of Jibril, Mikael and Israfil, Originator of heavens and earth, Knower of unseen and seen — You judge between servants in their disputes; guide me to the truth in disputed matters by Your permission; You guide whom You will to a straight path.
Reference
Sahih Muslim
When to recite
Opening Tahajjud / night prayer • Once
Virtue
The Prophet’s night-prayer opening — guidance-dua covering every dispute, personal and communal.
Sources & review
Sahih Muslim
Prophetic dua • Narrated by Aishah • 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 Night Prayer Opening (Rabba Jibrail)?
Opening Tahajjud / night prayer. Recite it once.
What is the virtue of Night Prayer Opening (Rabba Jibrail)?
The Prophet’s night-prayer opening — guidance-dua covering every dispute, personal and communal.
Where is Night Prayer Opening (Rabba Jibrail) from?
Source: Sahih Muslim (narrated by Aishah). Grade: Sahih. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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