252. Dua After Salam
The Prophet (ﷺ) used to say this dua after every compulsory prayer:
Dua After Salam in Arabic
لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيْكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ، وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ، اَللَّهُمَّ لَا مَانِعَ لِمَا أَعْطَيْتَ، وَلَا مُعْطِىَ لِمَا مَنَعْتَ، وَلَا يَنْفَعُ ذَا الْجَدِّ مِنْكَ الْجَدُّ
Dua After Salam English Transliteration
Laa ilaaha ill-Allahu wa'hdahu laa shareeka lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul-'hamdu wa huwa ‛alaa kulli shay’in qadeer, Allaahumma laa maani‛a li maa a‛tayta, wa laa mu‛tiya li maa mana‛ta wa laa yanfa‛u dhal-jaddi minkal-jaddu
Dua After Salam English Translation
None has the right to be worshipped except Allah, alone, without partner, to Him belongs all sovereignty and praise and and He is Able to do all things. O Allah, none can prevent what You have willed to bestow and none can bestow what You have willed to prevent, and no wealth or majesty can benefit anyone, as from You is all wealth and majesty.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يُوسُفَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الْمَلِكِ بْنِ عُمَيْرٍ، عَنْ وَرَّادٍ، كَاتِبِ الْمُغِيرَةِ بْنِ شُعْبَةَ قَالَ أَمْلَى عَلَىَّ الْمُغِيرَةُ بْنُ شُعْبَةَ فِي كِتَابٍ إِلَى مُعَاوِيَةَ أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يَقُولُ فِي دُبُرِ كُلِّ صَلاَةٍ مَكْتُوبَةٍ " لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ، وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ، وَهْوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَىْءٍ قَدِيرٌ، اللَّهُمَّ لاَ مَانِعَ لِمَا أَعْطَيْتَ، وَلاَ مُعْطِيَ لِمَا مَنَعْتَ، وَلاَ يَنْفَعُ ذَا الْجَدِّ مِنْكَ الْجَدُّ " . وَقَالَ شُعْبَةُ عَنْ عَبْدِ الْمَلِكِ بِهَذَا، وَعَنِ الْحَكَمِ عَنِ الْقَاسِمِ بْنِ مُخَيْمِرَةَ عَنْ وَرَّادٍ بِهَذَا. وَقَالَ الْحَسَنُ الْجَدُّ غِنًى.
Narrated Warrad: (the clerk of Al-Mughira bin Shu`ba) Once Al-Mughira dictated to me in a letter addressed to Muawiya that the Prophet (ﷺ) used to say after every compulsory prayer, "La ilaha illa l-lahu wahdahu la sharika lahu, lahu l-mulku wa lahu l-hamdu, wa huwa `ala kulli shay'in qadir. Allahumma la mani`a lima a`taita, wa la mu`tiya lima mana`ta, wa la yanfa`u dhal-jaddi minka l-jadd. [There is no Deity but Allah, Alone, no Partner to Him. His is the Kingdom and all praise, and Omnipotent is he. O Allah! Nobody can hold back what you gave, nobody can give what You held back, and no struggler's effort can benefit against You]." And Al-Hasan said, "Al-jadd' means prosperity [??]." [Bukhari: 844]
Benefits of Dua After Salam
This dua after salam reminds every muslim that all power and gifts come from Allah alone, making the heart strong in Tawheed and filling daily life with Barakah, hope, and trust in Allah’s plan.
- La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lahu in dua after salam keeps Iman pure.
- Allahumma la mania lima ataita brings trust that only Allah gives and takes.
- Zikr of Allah with this dua after namaz in english brings peace and Barakah.
- Using this masnoon dua after salah helps muslims remember Allah’s full power.
- Daily dhikr with this dua after salat keeps the heart safe from pride and greed.
When to Recite Dua After Salam
This dua after salam is a strong zikr of Allah, reminding us of His power and mercy, and it brings Barakah to your daily dhikr after every salah, making your Iman and Amal stronger with every recitation.
- After finishing fard salah, muslims recite dua after salam to praise Allah’s greatness.
- When you complete your daily dhikr, add la ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lahu for more Barakah.
- At the end of tasbeeh after prayer, use allahumma la mania lima ataita to seek Allah’s help.
- During quiet moments after salah, repeat this dua after namaz in english for peace in heart.
- While sitting after solat, muslims remember Allah with zikir lailahaillallah for strong Iman.
How to perform Dua after Salam
This dua after salam is a strong way to praise Allah and remember His power after every prayer. Saying la ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lahu fills your heart with Iman and brings Barakah to your daily dhikr.
- After you finish your prayer, quietly recite la ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lahu.
- When you sit for tasbeeh, add this dua after salam to your zikr of allah for more blessings.
- If you want to teach your kids, help them say this dua after namaz in english with you.
- While doing daily dhikr, use allahumma la mania lima ataita to remember Allah’s control.
- Before leaving your prayer spot, repeat this dua after salah to keep your heart close to Allah.
Summary
The dua after salam is a strong masnoon dua that starts with la ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lahu and reminds us that only Allah has all power and control. This dua after namaz in English shows that no one can give or stop anything except Allah. It is found in Bukhari 844 and is a good zikr of Allah after every Salah.
By saying this dua after salam, Muslims show their Iman and trust in Allah’s Qudrat. It helps people remember that all Barakah and help comes from Allah alone. This daily dhikr is a simple way to keep the heart close to Allah and get His mercy in every Amal.