195. Dua in Ruku (Subhana Rabbiyal Azeem)
Say this tasbeeh at least three times:
Dua in Ruku in Arabic
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْعَظِيمِ
Dua in Ruku English Transliteration
Subhaana Rabbiyal-'Adheem
Dua in Ruku English Translation
Glory to my Lord the Exalted.
The dua will be repeated with the emotions of the mind. Reciting this Tasbeeh at least three times is the conduct and instruction of Rasulullah (ﷺ). Most of the narrations have "Subhaana Rabbiyal-'Adheem" and some of the hadiths have "Subhaana Rabbiyal-'Adheem wa Bihamdihi".
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا مَحْمُودُ بْنُ غَيْلاَنَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو دَاوُدَ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ سَعْدَ بْنَ عُبَيْدَةَ، يُحَدِّثُ عَنِ الْمُسْتَوْرِدِ، عَنْ صِلَةَ بْنِ زُفَرَ، عَنْ حُذَيْفَةَ، أَنَّهُ صَلَّى مَعَ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَكَانَ يَقُولُ فِي رُكُوعِهِ " سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْعَظِيمِ " . وَفِي سُجُودِهِ " سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الأَعْلَى " . وَمَا أَتَى عَلَى آيَةِ رَحْمَةٍ إِلاَّ وَقَفَ وَسَأَلَ وَمَا أَتَى عَلَى آيَةِ عَذَابٍ إِلاَّ وَقَفَ وَتَعَوَّذَ . قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى وَهَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ .
Hudhaifah narrated that : he performed Salat with the Prophet, and that while he was bowing he would say: (Subhana Rabbiyal Azim); "Glorious is my Lord the Magnificent" and while prostrating: (Subhana Rabbiyal A'la) 'Glorious is my Lord the Most High.' And he would not recite an Ayah mentioning mercy, except that he would stop and ask (for mercy), and he would not recite an Ayah mentioning punishment, except that he would stop and seek refuge (with Allah from it). [Sahih (Albani). Tirmidhi: 262]
Benefits of dua in ruku
Saying dua in ruku brings you close to Allahand gives calm in prayer.
- It helps you do what Prophet Muhammad did and follows the right dua for ruku.
- Using ruku ki dua helps you pay attention and be humble in Muslim prayer.
- When you say subhana rabbiyal azeem in ruku, you remember how great and strong Allahis.
- It helps you remember the steps of salah and what to say when you bow.
- People say this dua as part of tasbeeh and zikr Allahto feel more close to Allah.
- You get blessings and rewards from Allahby saying this dua, just like in Islamic prayers.
When to Recite dua in ruku
You say dua in ruku after you finish reading while standing in salah.
- It is said when you are bowing in every rakah of namaz.
- This ruku dua is said in every part of prayer, fard or sunnah.
- Subhana rabbiyal azeem can be said three times or more, but always in odd numbers, when you bow.
- Say the ruku dua before you stand up from ruku to go to the next step in salah.
How to Perform dua in ruku
First, stand and read Surah Al-Fatiha and another surah, then go into ruku.
- When you bow, put your hands on your knees and keep your back straight, this is part of salah steps.
- Say subhana rabbiyal azeem at least three times, say it softly, and think about what it means.
- Remember, the dua in ruku is a tasbeeh, so keep your heart thinking about Allahwhen you say it.
Summary
The dua in ruku, called subhana rabbiyal azeem, is a big part of salah for Muslims. You say it when you bow in prayer, and it helps you remember how great Allahis and keeps you thinking about worship. Using this dua all the time brings calm and helps you do what the Prophet did, making every prayer better.
Learning and saying dua in ruku helps you follow the Prophet and makes your salah steps strong. When you use this dua in your prayers, you get many blessings and remember Allah’s greatness every day.