15 Incredible Du’as to Recite After Every Fard Prayer in Islam

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Use these recommended supplications to praise Allah after Salah
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In Islam, du’a (or supplications) are highly recommended after every Salah (prayer), especially after the Fard (obligatory) Salah. Some also choose to recite dhikr (remembrances of Allah) after their prayers to keep Allah in their hearts as they go through the rest of their day. In this article, we’ll cover all the du’a and dhikr that Hadith and Muslim scholars recommend saying after your daily prayers—keep reading for more.

1

Allahumma Antas Du’a

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  1. ‏ اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ...
    ‏ اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ السَّلاَمُ وَمِنْكَ السَّلاَمُ تَبَارَكْتَ يَا ذَا الْجَلاَلِ وَالإِكْرَامِ
    Allahumma Antas-Salam wa minkas-salam. Tabarakta ya Dhal-jalali wal- ikram.[1]
    • Translation: “O’ Allah, You are the giver of peace, From You is all peace, blessed are You O Possessor of majesty and honor.”
    • When to recite: Recite this du’a once after you have finished any Salat (prayer).
    • Benefits: It is the way of the Prophet (ﷺ) to recite this du’a at the end of Salah. Doing so glorifies Allah and reaffirms your faith.
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2

Ayatal-Kursi Du’a

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  1. ٱللَّهُ لَآ إِلَـٰهَ...
    ٱللَّهُ لَآ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ٱلْحَىُّ ٱلْقَيُّومُ ۚ لَا تَأْخُذُهُۥ سِنَةٌۭ وَلَا نَوْمٌۭ ۚ لَّهُۥ مَا فِى ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ وَمَا فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ ۗ مَن ذَا ٱلَّذِى يَشْفَعُ عِندَهُۥٓ إِلَّا بِإِذْنِهِۦ ۚ يَعْلَمُ مَا بَيْنَ أَيْدِيهِمْ وَمَا خَلْفَهُمْ ۖ وَلَا يُحِيطُونَ بِشَىْءٍۢ مِّنْ عِلْمِهِۦٓ إِلَّا بِمَا شَآءَ ۚ وَسِعَ كُرْسِيُّهُ ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضَ ۖ وَلَا يَـُٔودُهُۥ حِفْظُهُمَا ۚ وَهُوَ ٱلْعَلِىُّ ٱلْعَظِيمُ ٢٥٥
    Allahu laaa ilaaha illaa huwal haiyul qai-yoom laa taakhuzuhoo sinatunw wa laa nawm; lahoo maa fissamaawaati wa maa fil ard man zallazee yashfa’u indahooo illaa be iznih ya’lamu maa baina aideehim wa maa khalfahum wa laa yuheetoona beshai ‘immin ‘ilmihee illa be maa shaaaa wasi’a kursiyyuhus samaa waati wal arda wa la ya’ooduho hifzuhumaa wa huwal aliyyul ‘azeem.[2]
    • Translation: “Allah! There is no god worthy of worship except Him, the Ever-Living, All-Sustaining. Neither drowsiness nor sleep overtakes Him. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. Who could possibly intercede with Him without His permission? He fully knows what is ahead of them and what is behind them, but no one can grasp any of His knowledge—except what He wills to reveal. His Seat encompasses the heavens and the earth, and the preservation of both does not tire Him. For He is the Most High, the Greatest” (Quran 2:255).[3]
    • When to recite: Recite this du’a after every Fard Salah (obligatory prayer).
    • Benefits: Abu Umamah reported that Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “Whoever recites Ayat al-Kursi at the end of every obligatory prayer, nothing but death will prevent him from entering Paradise” (Book 2, Hadith 220)[4]
3

Gratitude & Rememberance Du’a

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  1. اللَّهُمَّ أَعِنِّي عَلَى...
    اللَّهُمَّ أَعِنِّي عَلَى ذِكْرِكَ، وَشُكْرِكَ، وَحُسْنِ عِبَادَتِكَ
    Allahumma a'inni ala dhikrika, wa shukrika, wa husni 'ibadatika.[5]
    • Translation: “O’ Allah, help me to remember You and thank You and help me to the best manner of worshiping You.”
    • When to recite: Recite this du’a after every Fard Salah. Mu'adh (May Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (ﷺ) said, "O Mu'adh! By Allah I love you, so I advise you to never forget to recite after every prayer: "Allahumma a'inni ala dhikrika, wa shukrika, wa husni 'ibadatika" (Book 15, Hadith 15).[6]
    • Benefits: Strengthens your relationship with Allah, reminds you to remember and worship Him, and encourages you to show gratitude for all the blessings He has given you.[7]
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4

Tasbih Fatimah Du’a

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  1. الله أكبر سبحان الله الحمد لله
    Allahu Akbar, Subhan Allah, al-Hamdu li-Allah.
    • Translation: “Allah is greatest, Allah is free from imperfection, all praise is due to Allah.”[8]
    • When to recite: Recite Allahu Akbar 34 times, Subhan Allah 33 times, and al-Hamdu li-Allah 33 times after Salah before you sleep.[9] Ali reported that Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) told Fatima and her family, “When you go to your bed, you should recite Takbir (Allah-o-Akbar) thirty-four times and Tasbih (Subhan Allah) thirty-three times and Tahmid (al-Hamdu li-Allah) thirty-three times, and that is better than the servant for you.”[10]
    • Benefits: Allah will give you physical energy and you will not feel tired the next day when you do your work.[11]
5

Surah An-Nas Du’a

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  1. بِسمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحمٰنِ...
    بِسمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحمٰنِ الرَّحيمِقُل أَعوذُ بِرَبِّ النّاسِمَلِكِ النّاسِإِلٰهِ النّاسِمِن شَرِّ الوَسواسِ الخَنّاسِالَّذى يُوَسوِسُ فى صُدورِ النّاسِمِنَ الجِنَّةِ وَالنّاسِ
    Qul a’uzu bi rabbin nas Malikin nas Ilaahin nas Min sharril was waasil khannaas Al lazee yuwas wisu fee sudoorin naas Minal jinnati wan naas.[12]
    • Translation: “Say, O’ Prophet, ‘I seek refuge in the Lord of humankind, the Master of humankind, the God of humankind, from the evil of the lurking whisperer—who whispers into the hearts of humankind—from among jinn and humankind’” (Quran 114:1-6).[13]
    • When to recite: Recite this surah silently 3 times after Maghrib and Fajr Salah. Alternatively, recite the last three surahs in the Quran the same amount of times after Maghrib and Fajr.[14]
    • Benefits: This surah grants Allah’s protection from all evils of the world, including from jinn, shaitan, and those with bad intentions.[15]
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Subhan Allah Du’a

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  1. سُبْحَانَ اللّهِ وَ بِحَمْدِهِ

    Subhan Allah wa bihamdihi.[16]
    • Translation: “Glory be to Allah and praise Him.”
    • When to recite: Recite this du’a 20 times after every Salah, or 100 times after one Salat. Abu Huraira narrated that the Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Whoever says, 'Subhan Allah wa bihamdihi,' one hundred times a day, will be forgiven all his sins even if they were as much as the foam of the sea.”[17]
    • Benefits: Reciting this du’a 100 times a day erases all sins, no matter how large, and will add to the weight of your good deeds on the Day of Judgement.
7

La Ilaha illallah Du’a

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  1. اَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ...
    اَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ، وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ، وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَىْءٍ قَدِيرٌ‏
    La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lahu lahul mulku wa lahul hamdu wa huwa ala kulli shay in qadeer.[18]
    • Translation: “There is no god but Allah, the One, having no partner with Him. Sovereignty belongs to Him and all the praise is due to Him, and He is omnipotent over everything.”
    • When to recite: Recite this du’a 100 times after Fard Salah. Warrad said Al-Mughira dictated that the Prophet (ﷺ) used to say this du’a after every compulsory prayer (Book 10, Hadith 236).[19]
    • Benefits: Reciting this du’a 100 times gives you the same reward of freeing 10 slaves, gaining 100 good deeds, and erasing 100 bad deeds. It also protects you from Shaitan from morning until night.
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8

Al-Mu'awwidhatayn Du’a

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  1. قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ...
    قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ ٱلنَّاسِ ١ مَلِكِ ٱلنَّاسِ ٢ إِلَـٰهِ ٱلنَّاسِ ٣ مِن شَرِّ ٱلْوَسْوَاسِ ٱلْخَنَّاسِ ٤ ٱلَّذِى يُوَسْوِسُ فِى صُدُورِ ٱلنَّاسِ ٥ مِنَ ٱلْجِنَّةِ وَٱلنَّاسِ ٦قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ ٱلْفَلَقِ ١ مِن شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ ٢ وَمِن شَرِّ غَاسِقٍ إِذَا وَقَبَ ٣ وَمِن شَرِّ ٱلنَّفَّـٰثَـٰتِ فِى ٱلْعُقَدِ ٤ وَمِن شَرِّ حَاسِدٍ إِذَا حَسَدَ ٥
    Qul a’oozu bi rabbil-falaq Min sharri maa khalaq Wa min sharri ghaasiqin izaa waqab Wa min sharrin-naffaa-saati fil ‘uqad Wa min sharri haasidin izaa hasad.[20] Qul a’oozu birabbin naas Malikin naas Ilaahin naas Min sharril waswaasil khannaas Allazee yuwaswisu fee sudoorin naas Minal jinnati wannaas.[21]
    • Translation: “Say, O’ Prophet, ‘I seek refuge in the Lord of the daybreak from the evil of whatever He has created, and from the evil of the night when it grows dark, and from the evil of those witches casting spells by blowing onto knots, and from the evil of an envier when they envy.’ Say, O’ Prophet, ‘I seek refuge in the Lord of humankind, the Master of humankind, the God of humankind, from the evil of the lurking whisperer—who whispers into the hearts of humankind—from among jinn and humankind’” (Quran 113:1-5, 114:1-6).[22]
    • When to recite: Recite this once after each Salah, or when someone is sick.[23] Aisha narrated that “Whenever Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) became sick, he would recite Mu'awwidhat (Surat Al-Falaq and Surat An- Nas) and then blow his breath over his body. When he became seriously ill, I used to recite (these two Suras) and rub his hands over his body hoping for its blessings” (Book 66, Hadith 38).[24]
    • Benefits: Protects you from any harm or evil that may come your way and increases your faith in Allah.[25]
9

Protection from Jahanam Du’a

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  1. اللَّهُمَّ أَجِرْنِي مِنَ النَّارِ

    Allahumma ajirni minan nar.[26]
    • Translation: “O Allah, protect me from Jahanam (Hell).”
    • When to recite: Recite this du’a once after Salah. Some scholars recommend reciting it 7 times (especially after Maghrib), while others say there is no restriction as to when or how many times you can say it.
    • Benefits: This du’a protects you from Jahanam and keeps you on the straight path.
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Allahummaghfir li Warhamni Du’a

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  1. اللهم اغفر لي، وارحمني، واهدني، وعافني، وارزقني‏

    Allahumm-aghfir li, warhamni, wa-hdini, wa 'afini, warzuqni.[27]
    • Translation: “O’ Allah! Forgive me, have mercy on me, guide me, guard me against harm and provide me with sustenance and salvation.”
    • When to recite: After Salah, or between the two prostrations in each rak’at (unit of prayer).[28] Tariq bin Ashyam reported that “Whenever a man entered the fold of Islam, the Prophet (ﷺ) would show him how to perform Salat and then direct him to supplicate” using this du’a (Book 16, Hadith 5).[29]
    • Benefits: This du’a asks forgiveness from Allah, teaches you about humility, and grants you guidance and protection in this life and the hereafter.[30]
11

Allahu Akbar Allahu (Takbeer Tashreeq) Du’a

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  1. اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ اللَّهُ...
    اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ لَا إلَهَ إلَّا اللَّهُ وَاَللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ وَلِلَّهِ الْحَمْد
    Allahu Akbar Allahu Akbar La Ilaha Ilallah Wallahu Akbar Allahu Akbar Wa Lillahil Hamd.[31]
    • Translation: “Allah is the greatest, Allah is the greatest. There is no deity (no god) besides Allah and Allah is the greatest. Allah is the greatest and to Allah all praises belong.”
    • When to recite: It’s wajib (compulsory) to recite this du’a after each Fard Salah during Eid al-Fitr (the “festival of the breaking fast” after Ramadan).[32]
    • Benefits: The good deeds during this time are beloved to Allah, so reciting this du’a brings rewards and gives you a way to remember Allah.
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12

Protection from Dajjal (False Messiah) Du’a

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  1. اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ...
    اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ، وَمِنْ عَذَابِ جَهَنَّمَ، وَمِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْمَحْيَا وَالْمَمَاتِ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ فِتْنَةِ الْمَسِيحِ الدَّجَّالِ
    Allahumma inni a’udhu bika min ‘adhabi jahannam, wa min ‘adhabil-qabr, wa min fitnatil-mahya wal-mamat, wa min fitnatil-masihid-Dajjal. Allahumma ‘inni ‘a’udhu bika minal ma’thami wal maghrami.[33]
    • Translation: “O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the punishment of the grave, and from the punishment of Hellfire, and from the trials of life and death, and from the evil of the trial of the False Messiah the Dajjal.”[34]
    • When to recite: Invoke this du’a after every Fard Salah before the Taslim.[35]
    • Benefits: This du’a protects you from Jahanam and blocks the evil of Dajjal.
13

Subhanallah Walhamdulillah Dhikr

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  1. سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَالْحَمْدُ...
    سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ وَلاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ وَلاَ حَوْلَ وَلاَ قُوَّةَ إِلاَّ بِاللَّ
    Subhanallah walhamdulillah wala ilaha illallah wallahu akbar wala hawla wala quwwata illa billah.[36]
    • Translation: “Glory be to Allah, Praise be to Allah, There is no God but Allah, Allah is Great, There is no Support and No Power except in Allah.”
    • When to recite: Recite this dhikr 100 times after Salah.
    • Benefits: By repeating this dhikr 100 times a day, 100 good deeds will be recorded for you and 100 bad deeds will be wiped from your record.
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14

Allahu Akbar Dhikr

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  1. الله أكبر

    Allahu akbar.[37]
    • Translation: “Allah is greater.”
    • When to recite: Recite this dhikr after every prayer. Alternatively, say “Subhanallah, Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar” 10 times after prayer.[38] Ibn 'Abbas said, “‘We used to know that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) had finished his prayer when we heard the takbir (Allah-O-Akbar)’” (Book 5, Hadith 154).[39]
    • Benefits: Say this dhikr to honor Allah, open the gates of the heavens, and remember that Allah is greater than all things.
15

Astaghfirullah Dhikr

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  1. أَسْتَغْفِرُ ٱللَّٰهَ أَسْتَغْفِرُ ٱللَّٰهَ أَسْتَغْفِرُ ٱللَّٰهَ

    Astaghfirullah, Astaghfirullah, Astaghfirullah.[40]
    • Translation: “I seek Allah’s forgiveness, I seek Allah’s forgiveness, I seek Allah’s forgiveness.”
    • When to recite: Recite this dhikr immediately after completing each Salat.[41] Optionally, follow it with the Allahumma Antas Du’a. Thauban reported that “Whenever the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) finished his Salat (prayer), he would beg forgiveness three times [by saying, 'Astaghfirullah' (3 times)] and then he would say: ‘Allahumma Antas-Salamu, wa minkas-Salamu, tabarakta ya Dhal-Jalali wal-Ikram. (O Allah! You are the Bestower of security and security comes from You; Blessed are You. O Possessor of glory and honor)’” (Book 19, Hadith 8).[42]
    • Benefits: By repeating this dhikr after Salah, you follow the way of the Prophet (ﷺ) and Allah will grant you His forgiveness.
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Belal Elkadri
Islam Education Expert & Motivational Speaker
This article was co-authored by Belal Elkadri and by wikiHow staff writer, Cheyenne Main. Belal Elkadri is an Islamic education expert and motivational speaker based in Detroit, Michigan. Belal is passionate about challenging the stigmas plaguing the Muslim community and bridging the gap through education, and ahs worked in the non-profit space for over 10 years. As a community outreach coordinator with The Family Youth Institute, Belal helped inform Imams across the nation on a variety of research, including issues involving youth, addiction, elderly care, parenting, and mental health. He has hosted numerous webinars to honor the Prophet Muhammad in coordination with Celebrate Mercy. He has also led multiple classes on the Sabr App, a guided meditation app for Muslims, and developed courses to help the spiritual and mental health of Muslims. His work with the Muslim Enrichment Project has helped connect new converts with local mosques in addition to providing reverts with Islamic education. Belal also encouraged mosques across the nation to accommodate the special needs community as the certification manager with MUHSEN. This article has been viewed 26,406 times.
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