196. Dua For Ruku (Subhana Rabbiyal Adheem Wa Bihamdihi)
Say this tasbeeh at least three times:
Dua For Ruku in Arabic
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْعَظِيمِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ
Dua For Ruku English Transliteration
Subhaana Rabbiyal-'Adheem wa bihamdihi
Dua For Ruku English Translation
Glory and praise be to my mighty Lord.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ يُونُسَ، حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ سَعْدٍ - عَنْ أَيُّوبَ بْنِ مُوسَى، - أَوْ مُوسَى بْنِ أَيُّوبَ - عَنْ رَجُلٍ، مِنْ قَوْمِهِ عَنْ عُقْبَةَ بْنِ عَامِرٍ، بِمَعْنَاهُ زَادَ قَالَ فَكَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم إِذَا رَكَعَ قَالَ " سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْعَظِيمِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ " . ثَلاَثًا وَإِذَا سَجَدَ قَالَ " سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الأَعْلَى وَبِحَمْدِهِ " . ثَلاَثًا . قَالَ أَبُو دَاوُدَ وَهَذِهِ الزِّيَادَةُ نَخَافُ أَنْ لاَ تَكُونَ مَحْفُوظَةً . قَالَ أَبُو دَاوُدَ انْفَرَدَ أَهْلُ مِصْرَ بِإِسْنَادِ هَذَيْنِ الْحَدِيثَيْنِ حَدِيثِ الرَّبِيعِ وَحَدِيثِ أَحْمَدَ بْنِ يُونُسَ .
Narrated Uqbah ibn Amir: The above (No 868) tradition has also been reported through a different chain of narrators by Uqbah ibn Amir to the same effect. This version adds: When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) bowed, he said: "Glory and praise be to my mighty Lord" three times, and when he prostrated himself, he said: "Glory and praise be to my most high Lord" three times. Abu Dawud said: We are afraid the addition of the word "praise" is not guarded. [Hasan Sanad (Shu'aib Al-Arnaut). Abu Dawud: 870]
Benefits of Dua For Ruku
Dua for ruku brings closeness to Allahthrough sincere praise and humility
- This ruku dua helps complete the muslim prayer steps as taught in sunnah
- Reciting subhana rabbiyal azeem increases focus during Islamic prayers
- Dua in ruku provides a moment for zikr Allahand reflection
- It strengthens faith and reminds about Allah’s greatness in masnoon dua
- This Islamic supplication encourages correct performance of namaz dua
- Dua for ruku supports a peaceful state during prayer and helps muslims stay mindful
When to Recite Dua For Ruku
Dua for ruku is recited during every ruku position in muslim prayer
- Ruku dua should be recited after bowing down from standing position in salah
- Subhana rabbiyal azeem is recited each time you reach ruku in all daily namaz
- Dua for ruku can be recited in voluntary prayers and sunnah prayers too
- Ruku ki dua is included in special prayers like Taraweeh and Witr
How to Perform Dua For Ruku
Begin your muslim prayer and follow the prayer steps until you reach the ruku position
- Bow down placing both hands on your knees, keeping your back straight as part of namaz dua
- Recite the ruku dua subhana rabbiyal azeem wa bihamdihi with a soft voice
- Remain in this position and repeat the tasbeeh at least three times with focus
- Make sure your heart is present and you are humble before Allahas taught in islamic supplication
Summary
Dua for ruku, known as subhana rabbiyal azeem wa bihamdihi, is said when bowing in the muslim prayer. This short zikr Allahholds meaning of praising and glorifying Allah’s greatness, making it a special masnun dua found in every rak’ah.
Many muslims recite this dua in ruku to follow the sunnah and to feel humble during salah. It plays a key part in the complete prayer steps and helps Muslims connect deeper with their Creator.