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 in Daily Life
Dua after Salah helps Muslims ask Allahfor support in remembering Him and performing worship with sincerity and gratitude, making every prayer more meaningful.
- Brings attention to remembering Allahin daily life & prayer
- Shows the right way to thank Allahafter salah & namaz
- Grows honesty in doing Islamic worship & actions
- Makes the habit of making dua after every salah stronger
- Helps keep hearts close to Allahin all times
- Encourages good actions & better behavior after prayer
- Helps Muslims ask Allahfor help & guidance
When to Recite Dua after Salah for Help from Allah
This dua after salah can be recited after each fard prayer to seek Allah’s help in worship
- It’s helpful to recite dua after namaz when you feel in need of Allah’s support in your worship
- You may use this dua after prayer when you want to thank Allahfor His blessings and mercy
- Recite dua after salat at times of weakness to ask Allahfor help in being steadfast in worship
- It is good to recite this dua after solat during moments of reflection for better connection to Allah
How to Perform Dua after Salah for Help in Worship
After finishing your salah or namaz, stay seated and raise your hands with sincerity in your heart
- Recite the dua in Arabic: Allaahumma a'innee 'alaa thikrika, wa shukrika, wahusni 'ibaadatik
- If you can’t say it in Arabic, use the English translation or after namaz dua in English to thank Allah
- You may also read the Bangla transliteration if it is easier for you when making dua after prayer
- Always focus on the meaning and ask Allahfor His help in remembering and worshiping Him sincerely
Summary
Dua after Salah for Help in Worship is a special prayer. It asks Allahto help us remember Him, thank Him, and worship Him in the best way. Many Muslims say this dua after they finish praying. It helps them get closer to Allahand be honest in every prayer.
This dua helps in daily life. It reminds us to ask Allahfor help, to say thank you, and to be strong. The dua is short but has a lot of meaning. It is easy to say after every namaz. If you say it a lot, you will feel calm and close to Allah.