Post-prayer adhkar, also known as the remembrance recited after the prayer, include a number of supplications and forms of remembrance said after completing the obligatory prayer.
Among the most well-known are seeking forgiveness three times and then saying:
O Allah, You are Peace, and from You comes peace. Blessed are You, O Possessor of Majesty and Honor.
This practice is authentically reported from the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him.
What Is Said Immediately After Prayer?
One of the first post-prayer remembrances is:
Astaghfirullah three times.
Then:
O Allah, You are Peace, and from You comes peace. Blessed are You, O Possessor of Majesty and Honor.
The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, is authentically reported to have sought forgiveness three times after prayer before saying this supplication.
The Remembrance of Tawheed After Prayer
One of the post-prayer forms of remembrance is:
There is no deity except Allah alone, without partner. To Him belongs sovereignty and to Him belongs praise, and He is over all things capable. O Allah, none can withhold what You give, and none can give what You withhold, and wealth cannot avail its possessor against You.
This form is included among the post-salam remembrances presented in Hisn al-Muslim.
Another reported form of tahleel after prayer is:
There is no deity except Allah alone, without partner. To Him belongs sovereignty and to Him belongs praise. He gives life and causes death, and He is over all things capable.
This remembrance is particularly associated with being said ten times after Fajr and Maghrib.
Tasbeeh, Tahmeed and Takbeer After Prayer
Among the most familiar post-prayer adhkar are:
Subhan Allah — 33 times.
Alhamdulillah — 33 times.
Allahu Akbar — 33 times.
The hundred is then completed by saying:
There is no deity except Allah alone, without partner. To Him belongs sovereignty and to Him belongs praise, and He is over all things capable.
These forms of remembrance are among the well-known adhkar recited after the obligatory prayers.
Ayat Al-Kursi After Prayer
Ayat Al-Kursi is also recited after the obligatory prayers:
Allah—there is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of all. Neither drowsiness nor sleep overtakes Him. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. Who is it that can intercede with Him except by His permission? He knows what lies before them and what lies behind them, and they encompass nothing of His knowledge except what He wills. His Kursi extends over the heavens and the earth, and preserving them does not tire Him. And He is the Most High, the Most Great.
Ayat Al-Kursi is included among the established remembrances associated with the end of the obligatory prayer.
The Three Protective Surahs After Prayer
The post-prayer remembrance also includes:
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Surah Al-Ikhlas.
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Surah Al-Falaq.
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Surah An-Nas.
These surahs are recited after the prayers, with three repetitions after Fajr and Maghrib as part of the established remembrance described in this section.
Surah Al-Ikhlas
Say: He is Allah, the One. Allah, the Eternal Refuge. He neither begets nor is born, nor is there to Him any equivalent.
Surah Al-Falaq
Say: I seek refuge in the Lord of daybreak, from the evil of what He has created, from the evil of the night when it grows dark, from the evil of those who blow on knots, and from the evil of an envier when he envies.
Surah An-Nas
Say: I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind, the King of mankind, the God of mankind, from the evil of the whisperer who withdraws, who whispers in the hearts of mankind, from among jinn and mankind.
Supplication After Fajr Prayer
Among the supplications recited after Fajr is:
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and accepted deeds.
It is a well-known supplication associated with the period following the Fajr prayer.
A Short List of Post-Prayer Adhkar
The main post-prayer remembrances can be arranged as follows:
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Astaghfirullah three times.
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O Allah, You are Peace and from You comes peace. Blessed are You, O Possessor of Majesty and Honor.
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The established form of tahleel after prayer.
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Subhan Allah 33 times.
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Alhamdulillah 33 times.
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Allahu Akbar 33 times.
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Complete one hundred with tahleel.
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Recite Ayat Al-Kursi.
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Recite Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, and An-Nas, with three repetitions after Fajr and Maghrib.
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After Fajr, say the supplication asking for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and accepted deeds.
When Should Post-Prayer Adhkar Be Recited?
Post-prayer adhkar begin immediately after the salam, and the Muslim may proceed with the established remembrances after completing the obligatory prayer.
The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, is authentically reported to have sought forgiveness three times after prayer and then said, “O Allah, You are Peace and from You comes peace.”
What Is the Difference Between Post-Prayer Adhkar and Morning and Evening Adhkar?
Post-prayer adhkar are connected to the completion of the obligatory prayer, while morning and evening adhkar are associated with their respective times of the day.
Some remembrances may appear in both categories, such as Ayat Al-Kursi and the three protective surahs, but each context has its own established wording and repetition.
What is the first remembrance after prayer?
The worshipper says Astaghfirullah three times, followed by: O Allah, You are Peace and from You comes peace.
How many times is Subhan Allah said after prayer?
Subhan Allah is said 33 times, Alhamdulillah 33 times, and Allahu Akbar 33 times, followed by tahleel to complete one hundred.
Is Ayat Al-Kursi recited after every obligatory prayer?
Yes, Ayat Al-Kursi is among the remembrances recited after the obligatory prayers.
How many times are the protective surahs recited after prayer?
Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, and An-Nas are recited after prayer, with three repetitions after Fajr and Maghrib.
What supplication is said after Fajr?
Among the supplications associated with after Fajr is: O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and accepted deeds.
