200. Dua in Rukoo (Subhanaka wa Bihamdika Astaghfiruka)
‘Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (RA) said that the Prophet (ﷺ) used to say in bowing and prostration:
Dua in Ruku in Arabic
سُبْحَانَكَ وَبِحَمْدِكَ أَسْتَغْفِرُكَ وَأَتُوْبُ اِلَيْكَ
Dua in Ruku English Transliteration
Subhaanaka wa bihamdika, 'astaghfiruka wa 'atoobu 'ilayk
Dua in Ruku English Translation
Glory is to You O Allah, and praise. I ask you for forgiveness and I turn to you (from sinning).
Benefits of ruku dua
Saying ruku dua helps get forgiveness and brings calm
- Muslims use dua for ruku in salah to ask Allahto forgive them
- Makes people think and feel sorry when bowing in prayer
- Makes the bond with Allahstronger by saying dua for forgiveness
- Saying subhanakallahumma wa bihamdika reminds us how great Allahis
- Using words of praise helps us stay humble in ruku islam
- Helps us remember Allahmore in every prayer
- Gives an easy way to add dua for saying sorry in daily namaz
When to Recite ruku dua
Times when ruku dua is best to say in your prayer
- Say ruku dua after you say allahu akbar and bow down in ruku during salah
- Say ruku dua in every part of the prayer right after reading surah in quranic dua
- Add ruku ki dua in both fard and extra muslim prayers
- Repeat ruku dua at home too for more remembering and thinking outside salah
How to Perform ruku dua
Steps to add ruku dua in your prayer
- Go into ruku after you finish reading in namaz dua
- Put your hands on your knees, keep your back straight to get ready for dua in ruku
- Say subhanakallahumma wa bihamdika astaghfiruka wa atoobu ilayk with your heart
- Think about what it means as a dua for forgiveness and saying sorry in islamic prayers
- Go on with the rest of the prayer as you learn more about masnun duas
Summary
Ruku dua, called Subhanaka wa Bihamdika Astaghfiruka, is a special prayer in Islam. It praises Allahand asks for forgiveness when bowing in salah. This masnoon dua uses words that help Muslims be humble and ask for mercy every time they pray.
Saying ruku dua in every prayer helps you get closer to Allahand brings calm to your heart. It is easy to remember and fits well in the ruku part, so it is a good part of every Islamic prayer.