75. Dua After Tashahhud (Allahumma inni as aluka)
A person prays after Tashahhud -
Dua After Tashahhud in Arabic
اَللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ بِأَنَّ لَكَ الْحَمْدَ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ الْمَنَّانُ، بَدِيعُ السَّمَوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ يَا ذَا الْجَلَالِ وَالْإِكْرَامِ، يَا حَيُّ يَا قَيُّوْمُ
Dua After Tashahhud English Transliteration
Allaahumma inni as'aluka bi-anna lakal-hamda, laa ilaaha illaa antal-mannaanu badi'us-samawaati wal-ardi, yaa dhal-jalaali wal-ikraam! Yaa hayyu yaa qayyum
Dua After Tashahhud English Translation
O Allah, I ask Thee by virtue of the fact that praise is due to Thee, there is no deity but Thou, Who showest favour and beneficence, the Originator of the Heavens and the earth, O Lord of Majesty and Splendour, O Living One, O Eternal One.
Then the Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'Do you know what he has supplicated with?' They said: "Allah (SWT) and His Messenger know best." He said: 'By the One in Whose Hand is my soul, he called upon Allah by His greatest Name, which, if He is called by it, He responds, and if He is asked by it, He gives.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا خَلَفُ بْنُ خَلِيفَةَ، عَنْ حَفْصِ بْنِ أَخِي، أَنَسٍ عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ كُنْتُ مَعَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم جَالِسًا - يَعْنِي - وَرَجُلٌ قَائِمٌ يُصَلِّي فَلَمَّا رَكَعَ وَسَجَدَ وَتَشَهَّدَ دَعَا فَقَالَ فِي دُعَائِهِ اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ بِأَنَّ لَكَ الْحَمْدَ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ الْمَنَّانُ بَدِيعُ السَّمَوَاتِ وَالأَرْضِ يَا ذَا الْجَلاَلِ وَالإِكْرَامِ يَا حَىُّ يَا قَيُّومُ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ . فَقَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم لأَصْحَابِهِ " تَدْرُونَ بِمَا دَعَا " . قَالُوا اللَّهُ وَرَسُولُهُ أَعْلَمُ . قَالَ " وَالَّذِي نَفْسِي بِيَدِهِ لَقَدْ دَعَا اللَّهَ بِاسْمِهِ الْعَظِيمِ الَّذِي إِذَا دُعِيَ بِهِ أَجَابَ وَإِذَا سُئِلَ بِهِ أَعْطَى " .
It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said: "I was sitting with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and a man was standing and praying. When he bowed, prostrated and recited the tashahhud, he supplicated, and in his supplication he said: "Allahumma inni as'aluka bi-anna lakal-hamd, lailaha illa ant, al-mannanu badi'us-samawati wal-ard, ya dhal-jalali wal-ikram! Ya hayyu ya qayyum! Inni as'aluka. (O Allah, indeed I ask You since all praise is due to You, there is none worthy of worship but You, the Bestower, the Creator of the heavens and earth, O Possessor of majesty and honor, O Ever-living, O-Eternal, I ask of You.)' The Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'Do you know what he has supplicated with?' They said: "Allah (SWT) and His Messenger know best." He said: 'By the One in Whose Hand is my soul, he called upon Allah by His greatest Name, which, if He is called by it, He responds, and if He is asked by it, He gives.'" [Sahih (Albani). Nasai: 1300]
Benefits of dua after attahiyat
Dua after attahiyat brings you closer to Allahstrengthens faith gives peace and helps with life’s challenges and protection
- This dua makes faith stronger with words like la ilaha illa anta and alhamdulillah
- It gives peace by asking help from ya hayyu ya qayyum
- This supplication supports wellbeing and success by trusting in badius samawati wal ard
- It helps with life’s challenges through dua for help and protection
- Dua after attahiyat increases love for Islamic duas and masnun duas during prayer
- It encourages regular remembrance of Allah’s greatness after tashahhud
When to Recite dua after attahiyat
Recite dua after attahiyat and darood before salam in any prayer when seeking mercy forgiveness help or guidance
- After tashahhud in any prayer, fard, sunnah, or nafl
- When you need Allah’s mercy, using His names in your dua
- In daily prayers when you want forgiveness, help, or guidance
- When you feel thankful and say alhamdulillah after attahiyat
How to Perform dua after attahiyat
Sit after tashahhud and darood recite the dua after attahiyat with understanding and sincerity then end your prayer with salam
- This dua after attahiyat is easy for every Muslim to add in daily prayers
- Sit still after tashahhud and darood sharif, thinking about Allah
- Say the dua after attahiyat, using allahumma inni as'aluka, la ilaha illa anta, and ya hayyu ya qayyum
- Say the words slowly, know what they mean, and ask with a true heart
- Use this dua after tashahhud in every prayer, mostly when you need Allah’s help
- Finish your prayer with salam, believing Allah’s mercy and blessings will come to you
Summary
The dua after attahiyat (allahumma inni as'aluka) is a strong dua recited after tashahhud and darood sharif in salah. It praises Allah, asks for His help, and uses nice names like ya hayyu ya qayyum and ya dhal jalali wal ikram. This dua brings the heart close to Allah, giving comfort and hope to those who ask for His help.
Making dua after attahiyat a part of your prayers brings peace, success, and Allah’s mercy in your life. These words remind every Muslim of Allah’s greatness and kindness, helping to trust and love Him again and again.