197. Dua in Ruku (Subbuhun Quddusun Rabbul Mala Ikati War Ruh)
Dua in Ruku in Arabic
سُبُّوْحٌ قُدُّوْسٌ رَبُّ الْمَلَائِكَةِ وَالرُّوْحِ
Dua in Ruku English Transliteration
Subboohun, Quddoosun, Rabbul-malaa'ikati warrooh
Dua in Ruku English Translation
Glory (to You), Most Holy (are You), Lord of the angels and the Spirit.
Ayesha (RA) said that Rasulullah (ﷺ) used to recite it in rukoo and sujood.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا مُسْلِمُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامٌ، حَدَّثَنَا قَتَادَةُ، عَنْ مُطَرِّفٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يَقُولُ فِي رُكُوعِهِ وَسُجُودِهِ " سُبُّوحٌ قُدُّوسٌ رَبُّ الْمَلاَئِكَةِ وَالرُّوحِ " . ‘
Aishah said that the prophet (ﷺ) used to say when bowing and prostrating, “All-Glorious, All-Holy, Lord of the angels and spirit. [Sahih (Albani). Abu Dawud: 872]
Benefits of ruku dua
Ruku dua brings peace and mindfulness during prayer
- Connects the heart with Allahby mentioning His Holiness in namaz dua
- Praises Allahas the Lord of angels and the Spirit in Islamic prayers
- Increases focus and calmness in salah with ruku ki dua
- Follows the sunnah of Prophet Muhammad with masnoon dua
- Helps strengthen humility and respect in Muslim prayer
- Reminds worshippers of Allah’s greatness with duas from Quran
When to Recite ruku dua
Ruku dua fits at special moments in your daily salah
- Recite ruku dua while bowing in any fard, sunnah, or nafl prayer
- Say subbuhun quddusun during tahajjud prayer bowing for extra reward
- Include dua in ruku throughout taraweeh prayers in Ramadan
- Use this masnun dua in Witr prayer when bowing
- Recite during Jumu’ah prayer ruku for added blessings
How to Perform ruku dua
Ruku dua can be added with ease to your daily salah
- Begin bowing in prayer and make intention for ruku dua in your heart
- Recite subbuhun quddusun rabbul mala ikati war ruh clearly after subhana rabbiyal azeem
- Focus your mind on Allah’s Holiness and His Lordship of angels while reciting the dua in ruku
- Try to say the ruku dua with meaning and respect, as taught in sunnah
- Continue with other masnoon duas or tasbeeh if you wish before rising from ruku
Summary
The ruku dua Subbuhun Quddusun Rabbul Mala Ikati War Ruh is a special phrase often recited while bowing in salah. It reminds Muslims of Allah’s Holiness and His rule over all angels and spirits, bringing hearts closer to Him in prayer.
Adding this dua in ruku can help make salah more meaningful and focused. By remembering Allah’s greatness and purity, Muslims can grow their connection and humility in every prayer. This simple practice can add peace to daily life.