06. Dua after Salah for Help in Worship
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) commanded Mu'adh bin Jabal (RA) to recite this supplication after every (prescribed) prayer -
Dua after Salah for Help in Arabic
اَللَّهُمَّ أَعِنِّيْ عَلَى ذِكْرِكَ وَشُكْرِكَ وَحُسْنِ عِبَادَتِكَ
Dua after Salah for Help English Transliteration
Allaahumma 'a'innee 'alaa thikrika, wa shukrika, wahusni 'ibaadatik
Dua after Salah for Help English Translation
O Allah, help me to remember You, to give You thanks, and to perform Your worship in the best manner.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عُمَرَ بْنِ مَيْسَرَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ يَزِيدَ الْمُقْرِئُ، حَدَّثَنَا حَيْوَةُ بْنُ شُرَيْحٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ عُقْبَةَ بْنَ مُسْلِمٍ، يَقُولُ حَدَّثَنِي أَبُو عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الْحُبُلِيُّ، عَنِ الصُّنَابِحِيِّ، عَنْ مُعَاذِ بْنِ جَبَلٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَخَذَ بِيَدِهِ وَقَالَ " يَا مُعَاذُ وَاللَّهِ إِنِّي لأُحِبُّكَ وَاللَّهِ إِنِّي لأُحِبُّكَ " . فَقَالَ " أُوصِيكَ يَا مُعَاذُ لاَ تَدَعَنَّ فِي دُبُرِ كُلِّ صَلاَةٍ تَقُولُ اللَّهُمَّ أَعِنِّي عَلَى ذِكْرِكَ وَشُكْرِكَ وَحُسْنِ عِبَادَتِكَ " . وَأَوْصَى بِذَلِكَ مُعَاذٌ الصُّنَابِحِيَّ وَأَوْصَى بِهِ الصُّنَابِحِيُّ أَبَا عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ .
Mu'adh b. Jabal reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) caught his hand and said: By Allah, I love you, Mu'adh. I give some instruction to you. Never leave to recite this supplication after every (prescribed) prayer: "O Allah, help me in remembering You, in giving You thanks, and worshipping You well." Mu'adh willed this supplication to the narrator al-Sunabihi and al-Sunabihi to 'Abu Abd al-Rahman. [Sahih (Albani). Abu Dawud: 1522]
Benefits of Dua after Salah for Help in Worship
This dua after salah helps muslims remember Allah, thank Him, and do ibadah in the best way, making every prayer full of Barakah and true Amal for the heart.
- Allahumma inni ala zikrika keeps zikr strong and brings peace after every namaz.
- Dua after prayer helps muslims thank Allah and grow in shukr and Iman daily.
- After namaz dua makes worship easy and helps do Amal with a clean heart.
- Asking Allah for help in this dua after salat brings Barakah in every ibadah.
- Dua after salah guides muslims to do good Amal and stay close to Allah always.
When to Recite Dua After Salah for Help in Worship
This dua after salah is a simple way for muslims to ask Allah for help in zikr, shukr, and doing ibadah with Barakah, making every prayer more strong and full of Iman.
- After every fard salah, muslims recite this dua after salah to thank Allah and seek help.
- When feeling weak in worship, use this dua after prayer for help from Allah in ibadah.
- Before starting extra namaz, say Allahumma inni ala zikrika for Barakah in your amal.
- At times of forgetfulness, muslims repeat this dua after namaz to remember Allah more.
- When teaching kids about salah, begin with this dua after salat for good habits in worship.
How to perform Dua after Salah for Help in Worship
This dua after salah is a masnoon dua for help from Allah, asking Him to make your zikr allah, shukr, and ibadah better. It is a simple muslim prayer to thank Allah and do your Amal in the best way after every namaz.
- Once you finish your fard prayer, quietly say Allahumma inni ala zikrika with hope.
- Let your heart feel the need for Allah’s help as you make this dua after namaz.
- In your daily after namaz dua, ask Allah to help you thank Him and remember Him.
- Before leaving your prayer spot, recite this dua after salat for better ibadah and Barakah.
- At any time, use this dua for after namaz to keep your Amal and Iman strong.
Summary
Dua after salah for help in worship is a masnoon dua asking Allah for help in zikr, shukr, and good Amal. This dua after prayer uses the words Allahumma inni ala zikrika and teaches how to thank Allah after every namaz.
Reading this dua after salat brings Barakah and keeps Iman strong. It reminds Muslims to always ask Allah for help in every Amal. The main lesson is to keep this dua after every salah for better worship.