Dua after the prayer
Dua after the prayer: a dua recited after every prayer, asking Allah's help in remembrance, gratitude and worshipping Him well.
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Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ أَعِنِّي عَلَىٰ ذِكْرِكَ وَشُكْرِكَ وَحُسْنِ عِبَادَتِكَ
- Transliteration
- Allahumma a'inni ala dhikrika wa shukrika wa husni ibadatik.
- Meaning
- O Allah, help me to remember You, to thank You, and to worship You well.
When it is recited
It is recited at the end of every obligatory prayer.
Virtue
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) advised Muadh (may Allah be pleased with him) to recite this dua at the end of every prayer.
Sources
This dua is based on the Quran and hadith sources below.
- HadithSunan Abi Dawud, 1522
It is reported in Sunan Abi Dawud, authentic (sahih), as the dua recited after the prayer.
Related duas
Other duas connected to this topic.
Dua after wudu
I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, alone, without partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and messenger. O Allah, make me among those who repent and among those who purify themselves.
Dua after the adhan
O Lord of this perfect call and of the prayer about to be established! Grant Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) the wasilah and the excellence, and raise him to the praised station (Maqam Mahmud) that You have promised him.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this dua.
Why is the dua after the prayer recited?
It is recited at the end of every prayer, asking Allah's help in remembrance, gratitude and worshipping Him well.Dua after the prayer: what are the Arabic, transliteration and meaning?
“Allahumma a'inni ala dhikrika...”: a dua in Sunan Abi Dawud meaning “Help me to remember You, thank You, and worship You well.”