Tashahhud
تشہد
Arabic
التَّحِيَّاتُ لِلَّهِ وَالصَّلَوَاتُ وَالطَّيِّبَاتُ، السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ وَرَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ، السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْنَا وَعَلَى عِبَادِ اللَّهِ الصَّالِحِينَ، أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ
Urdu Translation
تمام تعریفیں نمازیں اور نیکیاں اللہ کے لیے ہیں، السلام علیک اے نبی! اللہ کی رحمت اور برکات ہوں، السلام ہم پر اور اللہ کے نیک بندوں پر، میں گواہی دیتا ہوں کہ اللہ کے سوا کوئی معبود نہیں اور میں گواہی دیتا ہوں کہ محمد ﷺ اللہ کے بندے اور رسول ہیں
Transliteration
At tahiyyatu lillahi was salawatu wat tayyibat, assalamu alayka ayyuhan nabiyyu wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, assalamu alayna wa ala ibadillahis saliheen, ashhadu an la ilaha illallahu wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan abduhu wa rasooluh
English Translation
All compliments, prayers, and pure words are due to Allah. Peace be upon you, O Prophet, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings. Peace be upon us and upon the righteous servants of Allah. I bear witness that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger.
📚 Source: Bukhari 1/789, Muslim 1/402
About prayer duas
These supplications are connected to the ritual prayer (salah) and its surrounding moments, such as the opening of prayer, positions within it, and the time after the final salam.
Each has its own place. Some are said inside the prayer, others after it. Your local scholar or a prayer guide can confirm where a specific one belongs, because the schools of thought differ on a few details.
About the source
It is reported in Sahih al-Bukhari and/or Sahih Muslim, the two hadith collections that scholars rank highest for authenticity.
Translations are provided for understanding. For the ruling or recommended timing of any dua, consult a qualified scholar. See our sources and methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What does Tashahhud mean in English?
All compliments, prayers, and pure words are due to Allah. Peace be upon you, O Prophet, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings. Peace be upon us and upon the righteous servants of Allah. I bear witness that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger.
Where is Tashahhud reported from?
The reference given for this dua is Bukhari 1/789, Muslim 1/402. It is reported in Sahih al-Bukhari and/or Sahih Muslim, the two hadith collections that scholars rank highest for authenticity.
When is Tashahhud recited?
This dua belongs to the prayer group of supplications. Each has its own place. Some are said inside the prayer, others after it. Your local scholar or a prayer guide can confirm where a specific one belongs, because the schools of thought differ on a few details.