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 (Rabbana Lakal Hamd)
This after ruku dua brings more praise to Allah in Salah, making every rakah full of thanks and Barakah, and helps muslims keep their namaz strong and close to the Sunnah.
- Allah loves when muslims say rabbana lakal hamd after ruku in every Salah.
- After ruku dua helps muslims follow the Sunnah and keep namaz perfect.
- Saying rabbana walakal hamd brings more reward and makes Amal better in Salah.
- Ruku ke baad ki dua fills the heart with shukr and keeps Iman strong in prayer.
- This dua in namaz helps muslims remember Allah’s mercy and stay humble in Salah.
When to Recite After Ruku Dua
This after ruku dua fills your salah with praise and Barakah, letting you thank Allah right after bowing, and making your Amal shine with every Rabbana Lakal Hamd you say in prayer.
- When you rise from ruku, recite after ruku dua to praise Allah with a clean heart.
- After saying sami allahu liman hamidah, use rabbana walakal hamd in your salah.
- In every rakaat, make ruku ke baad ki dua for more blessing and acceptance.
- If you want your namaz to be full of shukr, add rabbana wa lakal hamd meaning in your zikr.
- During long prayers, say after ruku dua to keep your Iman strong and focused.
How to perform After Ruku Dua
This after ruku dua is a simple masnoon dua that brings Barakah and praise to your Salah. Saying rabbana lakal hamd after ruku keeps your Amal strong and fills your heart with the love of Allah.
- Stand up from ruku and say allaahumma rabbanaa wa lakal-hamd with full Iman.
- When imam says sami allahu liman hamidah, softly recite this after ruku dua.
- Let your heart feel the rabbana walakal hamd meaning as you move your lips gently.
- In every rakah, remember to say ruku ke baad ki dua to keep your zikr allah alive.
- If you forget, say this dua in salah in the next rakah to get the Barakah of masnoon dua.
Summary
The after ruku dua known as Allaahumma Rabbanaa wa lakal-hamd is a simple masnoon dua said after rising from ruku in Salah. This dua after ruku shows thanks and praise to Allah, using words that are easy for every Muslim to say in their namaz.
By saying this dua in Salah, Muslims remember Allah and fill their hearts with Iman and Barakah. It helps keep the Amal of Salah strong and accepted. This Islamic dua reminds us that all praise belongs to Allah, and saying it brings peace and closeness to Him.