After completing the prayer and saying the final salam, Muslims are encouraged to remember Allah through authentic adhkar reported from the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him.
Among the most well-known post-prayer remembrances are seeking forgiveness three times, praising and glorifying Allah, declaring His greatness, and reciting Ayat Al-Kursi and the short protective surahs.
What Should We Say Immediately After the Salam?
One of the established remembrances after prayer is:
“Astaghfirullah” — “I seek forgiveness from Allah” three times.
Then the worshipper says:
“O Allah, You are Peace, and from You comes peace. Blessed are You, O Possessor of Majesty and Honor.”
This is among the established remembrances reported after prayer.
What Remembrance Comes After Seeking Forgiveness?
Among the remembrances reported after prayer is:
“There is no deity except Allah alone, without partner. To Him belongs the dominion and to Him belongs all praise, and He is capable of all things. There is no power and no strength except through Allah. There is no deity except Allah, and we worship none but Him. To Him belongs all blessing, all favor and all excellent praise. There is no deity except Allah, sincerely devoted to Him in worship, even if the disbelievers dislike it. O Allah, none can withhold what You give, and none can give what You withhold, and wealth cannot benefit its possessor against You.”
This is among the forms of remembrance reported in connection with the prayer.
Tasbih, Tahmid and Takbir After Prayer
One of the well-known forms of post-prayer remembrance is:
- Subhan Allah — 33 times.
- Alhamdulillah — 33 times.
- Allahu Akbar — 33 times.
The worshipper then completes one hundred by saying:
“There is no deity except Allah alone, without partner. To Him belongs the dominion and all praise, and He is capable of all things.”
This is one of the well-known forms of remembrance reported in the Sunnah after obligatory prayers.
Should Ayat Al-Kursi Be Recited After Every Prayer?
Muslims are encouraged to recite Ayat Al-Kursi after the obligatory prayers.
Its recitation is among the well-known practices of remembrance observed after prayer.
Which Short Surahs Are Recited After Prayer?
Muslims may recite Surah Al-Ikhlas, Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas after prayer.
These surahs are generally recited once after each obligatory prayer, while they are recited three times after Fajr and Maghrib according to the reported practice.
Together, these three surahs are commonly known as the Mu'awwidhat, or protective surahs.
Is Supplication After Prayer Permissible?
Supplication is permissible at all times, and a Muslim may ask Allah for whatever good they seek.
However, it is important to distinguish between specific adhkar reported from the Prophet after prayer and personal supplications made by an individual. The established adhkar have specific wording and occasions transmitted in the Sunnah.
A Simple Order for Post-Prayer Adhkar
A Muslim can maintain the following sequence after the final salam:
- Say “Astaghfirullah” three times.
- Say: “O Allah, You are Peace, and from You comes peace. Blessed are You, O Possessor of Majesty and Honor.”
- Recite the reported forms of tahlil and remembrance.
- Recite tasbih, tahmid and takbir.
- Complete the count of one hundred with “There is no deity except Allah alone, without partner...”
- Recite Ayat Al-Kursi.
- Recite Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq and An-Nas, once after the prayers and three times after Fajr and Maghrib.
Why Should Muslims Maintain Post-Prayer Adhkar?
Post-prayer adhkar help Muslims maintain their remembrance of Allah after completing the act of worship.
They also encourage continued devotion, mindfulness and gratitude, allowing the worshipper to remain connected to remembrance beyond the obligatory prayer itself.
Conclusion
After completing the prayer and saying the final salam, Muslims are encouraged to begin with “Astaghfirullah” three times, followed by “O Allah, You are Peace, and from You comes peace. Blessed are You, O Possessor of Majesty and Honor.”
They can then recite the established forms of remembrance, including tasbih, tahmid and takbir, followed by the completion of one hundred with tahlil. Ayat Al-Kursi and the protective surahs are also among the recommended post-prayer recitations.
What should we say after finishing prayer?
Say “Astaghfirullah” three times, followed by “O Allah, You are Peace, and from You comes peace...”, then continue with the established adhkar.
How many times should we say Astaghfirullah after prayer?
It is recommended to say Astaghfirullah three times.
How many times do we say Subhan Allah, Alhamdulillah and Allahu Akbar?
One established form is to say each one 33 times, then complete one hundred with the statement of tawhid.
Should Ayat Al-Kursi be recited after every prayer?
Yes, reciting Ayat Al-Kursi after the obligatory prayers is recommended.
How many times are the Mu'awwidhat recited after prayer?
Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq and An-Nas are recited once after each obligatory prayer and three times after Fajr and Maghrib.
