After completing Salah (prayer), a Muslim remains seated in peace – this is a beautiful moment to remember Allah ﷻ through duas (supplications).
Making dua after Salah strengthens our connection with Allah, brings forgiveness, peace, and blessings into our lives.
The Prophet (ﷺ) used to recite specific adhkar (remembrances) and duas after every Salah. In this article, we’ll go through the authentic duas after Salah – in Arabic, transliteration, and English meaning – along with a simple explanation and order.
Why Make Dua After Salah?
Dua after Salah is one of the most accepted moments for supplication.
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said:
“The supplication made between the Adhan and the Iqamah and at the end of obligatory Salah is never rejected.”
(Tirmidhi)
It’s a time when the heart is soft, humble, and connected to Allah.
Order of Dhikr & Dua After Salah
Here’s the step-by-step routine to follow after every fard (obligatory) Salah, according to authentic hadiths:
01. Say Astaghfirullah (3 times)
اَسْتَغْفِرُ اللّٰهَ
Astaghfirullah
(I seek forgiveness from Allah)
2. Say:
اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ السَّلَامُ وَمِنْكَ السَّلَامُ، تَبَارَكْتَ يَا ذَا الْجَلَالِ وَالْإِكْرَامِ
Allahumma anta as-salāmu wa minka as-salām, tabārakta yā dhā al-jalāli wal-ikrām
Meaning: O Allah, You are Peace and from You comes peace. Blessed are You, O Owner of majesty and honor.
(Muslim)
3. Say:
لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ، وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
Lā ilāha illallāhu waḥdahu lā sharīka lah, lahul mulku wa lahul ḥamdu, wa huwa ‘alā kulli shay’in qadīr
Meaning: There is no god but Allah alone, without partner. To Him belongs the kingdom, all praise, and He is powerful over everything.
4. Tasbeeh (33x each)
- SubhanAllah (33x) – Glory be to Allah
- Alhamdulillah (33x) – Praise be to Allah
- Allahu Akbar (34x) – Allah is the Greatest
(or 33x each and complete with “Lā ilāha illallāhu waḥdahu…”)
Beautiful Duas After Salah
1. Comprehensive Dua of Forgiveness
اللَّهُمَّ أَعِنِّي عَلَى ذِكْرِكَ وَشُكْرِكَ وَحُسْنِ عِبَادَتِكَ
Transliteration: Allahumma a‘inni ‘ala dhikrika wa shukrika wa husni ‘ibādatik
Meaning: O Allah, help me to remember You, thank You, and worship You in the best manner.
(Abu Dawood)
2. Dua for Forgiveness & Mercy
اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي ذَنْبِي كُلَّهُ، دِقَّهُ وَجِلَّهُ، وَأَوَّلَهُ وَآخِرَهُ، وَعَلانِيَتَهُ وَسِرَّهُ
Transliteration: Allahummaghfir li dhanbi kullahu, diqqahu wa jillahu, wa awwalahu wa akhirahu, wa ‘alāniyatahu wa sirrahu
Meaning: O Allah, forgive all my sins – the small and the great, the first and the last, the open and the hidden.
(Muslim)
3. Dua for Rizq (Sustenance) and Barakah
اللَّهُمَّ اكْفِنِي بِحَلاَلِكَ عَنْ حَرَامِكَ، وَأَغْنِنِي بِفَضْلِكَ عَمَّنْ سِوَاكَ
Transliteration: Allahummakfini bi halālika ‘an harāmik, wa aghnini bifadhlika ‘amman siwāk
Meaning: O Allah, suffice me with what You have made lawful instead of what is unlawful, and make me independent of all others besides You.
(Tirmidhi)
4. Dua for Protection
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْجُبْنِ وَالْبُخْلِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ غَلَبَةِ الدَّيْنِ وَقَهْرِ الرِّجَالِ
Transliteration: Allahumma inni a‘udhu bika minal-hammi wal-ḥazan, wa a‘udhu bika minal-‘ajzi wal-kasal, wa a‘udhu bika minal-jubni wal-bukhl, wa a‘udhu bika min ghalabatid-dayni wa qahrir-rijāl
Meaning: O Allah, I seek refuge in You from worry and grief, from incapacity and laziness, from cowardice and stinginess, and from being overcome by debt and overpowered by men.
(Bukhari)
5. Short & Powerful Dua
رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي وَتُبْ عَلَيَّ، إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ التَّوَّابُ الرَّحِيمُ
Transliteration: Rabbi-ghfir li wa tub ‘alayya, innaka antat-tawwābur-raḥīm
Meaning: My Lord, forgive me and accept my repentance. You are the Ever-Accepting, the Most Merciful.
(Abu Dawood)
Dua After Salah (Complete Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning)
Arabic:
اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ السَّلَامُ وَمِنْكَ السَّلَامُ وَإِلَيْكَ يَرْجِعُ السَّلَامُ، حَيِّنَا رَبَّنَا بِالسَّلَامِ، وَأَدْخِلْنَا دَارَ السَّلَامِ، تَبَارَكْتَ رَبَّنَا وَتَعَالَيْتَ يَا ذَا الْجَلَالِ وَالْإِكْرَامِ
Transliteration:
Allāhumma anta as-salāmu wa minka as-salāmu wa ilaika yarji‘us-salām, ḥayyinā rabbana bis-salām, wa adkhilnā dāras-salām, tabārakta rabbana wa ta‘ālayta yā dhal-jalāli wal-ikrām.
English Meaning:
O Allah! You are Peace, and from You comes peace, and to You returns peace.
O our Lord, keep us alive with peace, and admit us into the abode of peace.
You are Blessed, our Lord, and Exalted, O Possessor of Majesty and Honor.
Reference:
This dua is a beautiful extended version of the well-known “Allahumma anta as-salaam…” reported from the Prophet (ﷺ) after Salah (Sahih Muslim 591), combined with the supplication from Dar as-Salaam (Paradise).
Explanation:
- “Anta as-salaam” — You, O Allah, are free from all defects and sources of peace.
- “Minka as-salaam” — From You comes all safety, peace, and well-being.
- “Ilaika yarji‘us-salaam” — To You returns all peace and perfection.
- “Hayyina rabbana bis-salaam” — Let our life be peaceful and full of Your mercy.
- “Adkhilna daras-salaam” — Admit us into Jannah, which is called Dar as-Salaam (the Home of Peace).
- “Tabārakta wa ta‘ālayta” — You are Blessed and Exalted, O Lord of Majesty and Honor.
How to End Dua After Salah
You can end your dua by:
- Sending Salawat (Durood) upon the Prophet (ﷺ).
- Raising your hands and humbly asking Allah for your personal needs.
- Finishing with “Ameen” and wiping your hands over your face (permissible according to some scholars).
Tips for Making Effective Dua After Salah
- Make dua with sincerity (Ikhlas).
- Praise Allah and send blessings on the Prophet (ﷺ) first.
- Ask for forgiveness, guidance, rizq, health, Jannah.
- Keep your heart humble and focused.
- Believe your dua will be answered.
Common Personal Duas You Can Add
- O Allah, guide me and my family to the straight path.
- O Allah, bless my rizq and give barakah in my time.
- O Allah, grant me Jannah without reckoning.
- O Allah, make me steadfast in Salah and good deeds.
Dua after Salah is not just words — it’s a moment of connection with your Creator.
Take a few minutes after every prayer to remember Allah, thank Him, and seek His mercy.
These small moments will bring peace to your heart, barakah to your life, and light to your faith.
