Doa Selepas Solat — Rumi, Arabic & Meaning

The dhikr and doa commonly recited after the fardh prayer — istighfar, tasbih and more — with transliteration (rumi) and meaning, plus when to recite them.

By The Humble Halal Team· 27 July 2026· 7 min read· Updated 27 July 2026

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In short

After the fardh (obligatory) prayer, it is sunnah to recite dhikr and doa before leaving the prayer mat. The common practice is to begin with istighfar (seeking forgiveness) three times, recite short remembrances, then the tasbih — Subhanallah, Alhamdulillah and Allahu Akbar. Below are the widely taught recitations in rumi with their meaning; follow the guidance of MUIS and your asatizah for details.

Begin with istighfar

The sunnah is to start the post-prayer dhikr by seeking Allah's forgiveness. It is commonly recited three times.

Rumi: "Astaghfirullah" (x3) — Meaning: "I seek forgiveness from Allah." Many then continue: "Allahumma antas-salam, wa minkas-salam, tabarakta ya dzal-jalali wal-ikram" — "O Allah, You are Peace and from You is peace; blessed are You, O Owner of majesty and honour."

Astaghfirullah — recited three times
Followed by the short remembrance of Allah as the source of peace

The tasbih after prayer

The best-known post-prayer dhikr is the tasbih. The widely taught practice is to recite each of the following thirty-three times, completing one hundred with a closing remembrance.

Subhanallah (x33) — Glory be to Allah
Alhamdulillah (x33) — All praise is due to Allah
Allahu Akbar (x33) — Allah is the Greatest
Complete the hundred with La ilaha illallah wahdahu la sharika lah...

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Ayat Kursi & other recitations

It is also sunnah to recite Ayat Kursi (Surah al-Baqarah, verse 255) after the fardh prayer, along with the short surahs (al-Ikhlas, al-Falaq and an-Nas). These are among the most encouraged remembrances to close the prayer.

Ayat Kursi after each fardh prayer
Surah al-Ikhlas, al-Falaq and an-Nas
Personal doa in your own words is encouraged too

When to recite, and where to learn more

Recite these before standing up from the prayer mat, while still facing the qibla. Practices and wording can differ slightly between teachers; for the full Arabic text, audio and a deeper explanation, refer to MUIS resources or your local asatizah. Our tools can help you keep count and find the qibla.

Digital tasbih counter Today's prayer times Find the qibla direction

Frequently asked questions

What do you recite after solat?

The common sunnah practice is istighfar (Astaghfirullah) three times, a short remembrance of Allah as the source of peace, then the tasbih — Subhanallah, Alhamdulillah and Allahu Akbar thirty-three times each — along with Ayat Kursi and personal doa.

How many times do you recite the tasbih after prayer?

The widely taught practice is thirty-three times each for Subhanallah, Alhamdulillah and Allahu Akbar, completing one hundred with a closing remembrance of the oneness of Allah.

Should I recite Ayat Kursi after solat?

Yes, reciting Ayat Kursi (al-Baqarah 255) after each fardh prayer is a strongly encouraged sunnah, together with the short surahs al-Ikhlas, al-Falaq and an-Nas.

Where can I learn the full Arabic and audio?

Refer to MUIS resources and your local asatizah for the complete Arabic text, correct pronunciation and audio. Wording can differ slightly between teachers, so learning from a qualified source is best.

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