Post-Prayer Tasbih: The Dhikr After Salah, Step by Step
Quick Answer
The post-prayer tasbih is the dhikr made after the obligatory prayers: the 'Allahumma antas-salam' dua, Ayat al-Kursi, then 33× SubhanAllah, 33× Alhamdulillah, 33× Allahu Akbar, completed to one hundred with the tahlil. The Prophet (pbuh) said whoever does this is forgiven their sins even if they are like the foam of the sea (Muslim, Masajid 146).
What Is the Post-Prayer Tasbih?
The tasbih (tasbihat) is the set of dhikr made after the obligatory prayers. The Prophet's (pbuh) post-prayer adhkar are reported in detail in Sahih Muslim (Masajid 135-146). It takes only a few minutes and carries the spirit of the prayer into the day.
Step by Step
1. After the salam
Allahumma antas-salamu wa minkas-salam. Tabarakta ya dhal-jalali wal-ikram.
Meaning: "O Allah, You are Peace and from You is peace. Blessed are You, O Owner of majesty and honor." (Muslim, Masajid 135)
2. Ayat al-Kursi
Recite Ayat al-Kursi (Al-Baqarah 2:255).
3. The 33s
- 33× SubhanAllah (سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ) — "Glory be to Allah"
- 33× Alhamdulillah (الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ) — "Praise be to Allah"
- 33× Allahu Akbar (اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ) — "Allah is the Greatest"
4. The tahlil (completing one hundred)
La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lah. Lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu wa huwa 'ala kulli shay'in qadir.
Meaning: "There is no god but Allah alone, without partner. His is the dominion and His is the praise, and He is able to do all things."
5. Personal dua
Open your hands and make any dua; ending with the Rabbana duas is beautiful.
Keeping Count
- In your browser: free dhikr counter
- On your phone with goals, streaks and widgets: the Nurlu app
Other Duas of the Prayer
- Subhanaka — at the start
- At-Tahiyyat — in the sitting
- Adhan Dua — after the call to prayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the order of the post-prayer tasbih?
A common order: after the salam say 'Allahumma antas-salam...', recite Ayat al-Kursi, then 33× SubhanAllah, 33× Alhamdulillah, 33× Allahu Akbar, complete to one hundred with the tahlil and make your personal dua.
Is the tasbih obligatory?
No, it is a sunnah whose virtue is established in hadith. It may be shortened or omitted when time is tight; the prayer remains valid.
How do I keep count of the 33s?
You can use prayer beads or your finger joints. On your phone, you can use our free in-browser dhikr counter or the Nurlu app's counter with goals and streaks.
Get daily dua reminders with Nurlu
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