52. Dua after Ruku (Rabana Lakal Hamdu)
One day we were praying behind the Prophet (ﷺ). When he raised his head from bowing, he said, "Sami'Allah Huliman 'Hamidah" A man behind him said -
Dua after Ruku in Arabic
رَبَّنَا وَلَكَ الْحَمْدُ، حَمْدًا كَثِيْرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ
Dua after Ruku English Transliteration
Rabbanaa wa lakal-hamd, hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubaarakan feeh
Dua after Ruku English Translation
Our Lord, praise is Yours, abundant, good and blessed praise.
When the Prophet (ﷺ) completed the prayer, he asked, "Who has said these words?" The man replied, "I." The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "I saw over thirty angels competing to write it first."
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مَسْلَمَةَ، عَنْ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ نُعَيْمِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ الْمُجْمِرِ، عَنْ عَلِيِّ بْنِ يَحْيَى بْنِ خَلاَّدٍ الزُّرَقِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ رِفَاعَةَ بْنِ رَافِعٍ الزُّرَقِيِّ، قَالَ كُنَّا يَوْمًا نُصَلِّي وَرَاءَ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَلَمَّا رَفَعَ رَأْسَهُ مِنَ الرَّكْعَةِ قَالَ " سَمِعَ اللَّهُ لِمَنْ حَمِدَهُ ". قَالَ رَجُلٌ وَرَاءَهُ رَبَّنَا وَلَكَ الْحَمْدُ، حَمْدًا كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ، فَلَمَّا انْصَرَفَ قَالَ " مَنِ الْمُتَكَلِّمُ ". قَالَ أَنَا. قَالَ " رَأَيْتُ بِضْعَةً وَثَلاَثِينَ مَلَكًا يَبْتَدِرُونَهَا، أَيُّهُمْ يَكْتُبُهَا أَوَّلُ ".
Narrated Rifa`a bin Rafi` Az-Zuraqi: One day we were praying behind the Prophet. When he raised his head from bowing, he said, "Sami`a l-lahu liman hamidah." A man behind him said, "Rabbana wa laka l-hamdu, hamdan kathiran taiyiban mubarakan fihi" (O our Lord! All the praises are for You, many good and blessed praises). When the Prophet completed the prayer, he asked, "Who has said these words?" The man replied, "I." The Prophet said, "I saw over thirty angels competing to write it first." Prophet rose (from bowing) and stood straight till all the vertebrae of his spinal column came to a natural position. [Bukhari: 799]
Benefits of dua after ruku
Reciting dua after ruku brings blessings increases focus and follows the sunnah for a peaceful and rewarding prayer
- Ruku dua Reminds us to praise Allahwith a full heart during ruku in namaz
- Ir Increases focus and respect in every Muslim prayer
- This dua repeats the sunnah of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him
- Brings peace and calmness to the heart of a believer
- Earns the reward of following masnoon dua and Islamic prayers
When to Recite dua after ruku
Recite dua after ruku right after rising from bowing in every prayer to complete your salah properly
- Recite rabbana lakal hamd during every obligatory and voluntary prayer after you finish ruku
- Say dua after ruku right after rising from bowing in each rakah of your namaz
- Repeat after ruku dua in both quiet and loud prayers as part of your salah routine
How to Perform dua after ruku in salah
Focus on the praise for Allah, knowing it is a masnoon dua and part of masnun duas in Muslim prayer
- Following the way of dua after ruku is simple and meaningful
- Stand straight after ruku, raising from the bowing position in namaz
- Say rabbana wa lakal hamdu with full attention, feeling the rabbana walakal hamd meaning in your heart
- Recite the full dua after ruku with clear understanding of rabbana lakal hamd meaning
Summary
The dua after ruku, known as rabana lakal hamd said right after rising from bowing in salah. This beautiful masnoon dua thanks Allahwith words of praise that are both good and full of blessings. It shows our honor and love for Allahin every Muslim prayer. Using rabbana lakal hamd meaning in your heart makes your salah more true and sincere. Every Muslim should try to add this special dua in namaz for extra reward. Following the sunnah keeps the heart close to Allahevery day.