54. Dua after Ruku (Rabana Lakal Hamdu)
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "When the Imam says, 'Sami'Allahu liman hamidah' you should say -
Dua after Ruku in Arabic
اَللَّهُمَّ رَبَّنَا وَلَكَ الْحَمْدُ
Dua after Ruku English Transliteration
Allaahumma Rabbanaa wa lakal-hamd
Dua after Ruku English Translation
O Allah, our Lord and to You be the praise.
If the saying of any one of you coincides with that of the angels, all his past sins will be forgiven.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ يُوسُفَ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنَا مَالِكٌ، عَنْ سُمَىٍّ، عَنْ أَبِي صَالِحٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " إِذَا قَالَ الإِمَامُ سَمِعَ اللَّهُ لِمَنْ حَمِدَهُ. فَقُولُوا اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّنَا لَكَ الْحَمْدُ. فَإِنَّهُ مَنْ وَافَقَ قَوْلُهُ قَوْلَ الْمَلاَئِكَةِ غُفِرَ لَهُ مَا تَقَدَّمَ مِنْ ذَنْبِهِ " .
Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "When the Imam says, "Sami`a l-lahu liman hamidah," you should say, "Allahumma Rabbana laka l-hamd." And if the saying of any one of you coincides with that of the angels, all his past sins will be forgiven." [Bukhari: 796]
Benefits of After Ruku Dua
After ruku dua brings peace gratitude and blessings while following the Prophet and honoring Allahin every prayer
- Ruku Dua helps to honor Allahduring salah
- It helps show thankfulness to Allahand grows gratitude in the heart
- Rabbana lakal hamd brings peace and focus during salah
- Saying dua after ruku follows the way of Prophet Muhammad in prayer
- Reciting rabbana lakal hamd meaning increases blessings and rewards in namaz
- Dua after ruku reminds Muslims to praise Allahat the right time
When to Recite After Ruku Dua
After ruku dua is recited right after standing up from ruku in every rakah of salah
- Dua after ruku should be read after saying sami allahu liman hamidah in namaz
- Rabbana lakal hamd is said in both fard and sunnah prayers after each ruku
- After ruku dua is recited before starting sujood in prayer
- This ruku ke baad ki dua is also read during taraweeh and tahajjud salah
How to Perform After Ruku Dua
Recite after ruku dua while standing with hands by your side facing qiblah before sujood in every prayer
- After ruku dua is recited while standing after ruku, before going to sujood
- Say sami allahu liman hamidah, then recite rabbana wa lakal hamd or rabbana lakal hamd
- Rabbana lakal hamd meaning can be reflected upon for more focus during dua in namaz
Summary
After ruku dua, known as Rabbana Lakal Hamd, is recited after standing from ruku in salah. This short dua means O Allah, our Lord, and to You be the praise. It is an easy and meaningful way to praise Allahin every prayer.
Muslims say this dua after ruku to thank Allahand follow the proper steps in namaz. Reciting after ruku dua brings focus, peace, and blessings during all daily prayers. It helps connect the heart to Allahand keeps the prayer complete.