What does the prayer “Allahümme leke eslemtü” mean?
This important supplication (dua) made by our Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) is an expression of submission, faith, and trust in Allah. Here’s the Arabic recitation, meaning, and virtues of the “Allahümme leke eslemtü” prayer:
Arabic Recitation
Allâhümme leke eslemtü ve bike âmentü ve ‘aleyke tevekkeltü ve ileyke enebtü ve bike hâsamtü ve ileyke hâkemtü, fağfir-lî mâ kaddemtü vemâ ahhartu vemâ esrartü vemâ a‘lentü, ente’l-mukaddimü ve ente’l-muahhir, lâ ilâhe illâ ente.
Meaning
“O Allah! I have submitted to You, I believe in You, and I rely on You. I have turned my face and heart towards You, and with Your help, I struggled against the enemies. I judged with Your Book (Quran). Forgive me for what I have done beforehand, what I will do afterward, what I concealed, and what I declared. You are the one who brings forward, and You are the one who leaves behind. There is no deity except You.” (Bukhari, Tahajjud 1, Daawat 10, Tawhid 8, 24; 35)
Benefits and Virtues of the Prayer
- An expression of submission
- Strengthening of faith (Iman)
- Seeking refuge in Allah and feeling trust
- A request for forgiveness of sins
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