The adhkar after Isha prayer are among the remembrances recommended after performing an obligatory prayer. They include seeking forgiveness, glorifying Allah, praising Him, declaring His greatness, and reciting Quranic verses.
After Isha, a Muslim may also recite Ayat al-Kursi and the Mu’awwidhat and make personal supplications for goodness in this life and the Hereafter.
What Are the Adhkar After Isha Prayer?
After completing Isha prayer, a Muslim may begin with seeking forgiveness and then recite the established remembrances reported after the obligatory prayers.
Seeking Forgiveness After Isha
The worshipper says:
“Astaghfirullah” three times.
Then:
“Allahumma anta al-salam, wa minka al-salam, tabarakta ya dhal-jalali wal-ikram.”
Meaning: “O Allah, You are Peace, and from You comes peace. Blessed are You, O Possessor of Majesty and Honor.”
Tasbih, Tahmid, and Takbir
One established form of remembrance after prayer is:
“Subhan Allah” 33 times.
“Alhamdulillah” 33 times.
“Allahu Akbar” 33 times.
The hundredth remembrance is completed by saying:
“La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lah, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamd, wa huwa ‘ala kulli shay’in qadir.”
Meaning: “There is no deity except Allah alone, without partner. To Him belongs the dominion and praise, and He is capable of all things.”
Reciting Ayat al-Kursi After Isha
A Muslim may recite Ayat al-Kursi after an obligatory prayer, including Isha.
It begins:
“Allah—there is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of all.” [Quran 2:255]
Ayat al-Kursi is among the Quranic passages commonly recited as part of the remembrance following obligatory prayers.
Reciting the Mu’awwidhat After Isha
The recommended Quranic chapters include:
- Surah Al-Ikhlas
- Surah Al-Falaq
- Surah An-Nas
These are recited once after the obligatory prayers, while they are traditionally repeated three times after Fajr and Maghrib.
Tahlil After Isha Prayer
Among the remembrances after prayer is:
“La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lah, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamd, wa huwa ‘ala kulli shay’in qadir.”
Another reported remembrance includes:
“Allahumma la mani‘a lima a‘tayt, wa la mu‘tiya lima mana‘t, wa la yanfa‘u dhal-jaddi minkal-jadd.”
Meaning: “O Allah, none can withhold what You give, and none can give what You withhold, and wealth or status cannot avail against You.”
Are There Special Adhkar Only for Isha Prayer?
There are no separate adhkar that are exclusively specific to Isha prayer. Rather, the remembrances said after Isha are generally among those prescribed after obligatory prayers.
Because Isha is performed during the evening, a Muslim may also recite the evening adhkar and later recite the established bedtime remembrances before going to sleep.
What Should You Say After Isha Prayer?
The main remembrances can be organized as follows:
- Say “Astaghfirullah” three times.
- Say “Allahumma anta al-salam wa minka al-salam…”
- Say Subhan Allah 33 times.
- Say Alhamdulillah 33 times.
- Say Allahu Akbar 33 times.
- Complete the hundred with the prescribed tahlil.
- Recite Ayat al-Kursi.
- Recite Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, and An-Nas.
- Make personal supplications for whatever good you wish to ask from Allah.
What are the adhkar after Isha prayer?
They include seeking forgiveness, tasbih, tahmid, takbir, tahlil, Ayat al-Kursi, and the Mu’awwidhat.
How many times should “Astaghfirullah” be said after Isha?
It is said three times after the obligatory prayer.
Should Ayat al-Kursi be recited after Isha?
Yes. It is among the Quranic passages recited after obligatory prayers.
How many times are the Mu’awwidhat recited after Isha?
Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, and An-Nas are recited once after the prayer, while they are repeated three times after Fajr and Maghrib.
Are there adhkar specifically for Isha alone?
No. The adhkar after Isha are generally among the prescribed remembrances after obligatory prayers.
