What do I say after finishing my salah (prayer)?
Answered with evidence from the Quran and authentic Hadith
Quick Answer
After the final salam, the Sunnah is to say: Astaghfirullah (3 times), then Allahumma anta as-Salam wa minka as-salam, tabarakta ya dhal-jalali wal-ikram. Then recite Ayat al-Kursi, the last three Quls, and the post-prayer tasbih: SubhanAllah (33×), Alhamdulillah (33×), Allahu Akbar (33×), followed by La ilaha illa Allah... (1×) — totaling 100.
Detailed Answer
The post-prayer adhkar (remembrances) are some of the most rewarding short worships in Islam. The Prophet ﷺ taught his companions a specific sequence after every obligatory salah, and it takes only 2–3 minutes once you memorize it.
Immediately after the final salam, begin with seeking forgiveness: "Astaghfirullah, Astaghfirullah, Astaghfirullah" (I seek Allah's forgiveness, three times). Then: "Allahumma anta as-Salam wa minka as-salam, tabarakta ya dhal-jalali wal-ikram" (O Allah, You are Peace and from You comes peace, blessed are You, Owner of majesty and honour).
Then recite Ayat al-Kursi (Quran 2:255) — the Prophet ﷺ said whoever recites Ayat al-Kursi after every obligatory prayer, nothing prevents him from entering Paradise except death. Follow with the three Quls (Surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, An-Nas) — after Fajr and Maghrib these are recited three times each, after the other prayers once.
Then the tasbih: SubhanAllah (33 times), Alhamdulillah (33 times), Allahu Akbar (33 times), and to complete 100: "La ilaha illa Allah, wahdahu la sharika lah, lahul-mulk wa lahul-hamd, wa huwa ala kulli shayin qadeer" (There is no god but Allah, alone, with no partner. To Him belongs the dominion and to Him belongs all praise, and He is over all things competent). The Prophet ﷺ said whoever says this is forgiven their sins even if they were like the foam of the sea.
Evidence from Quran & Hadith
The Prophet ﷺ would say after his salam: "Astaghfirullah, Astaghfirullah, Astaghfirullah. Allahumma anta as-Salam wa minka as-salam, tabarakta ya dhal-jalali wal-ikram."
The Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever recites Ayat al-Kursi after every obligatory prayer, nothing prevents him from entering Paradise except death."
The Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever says SubhanAllah 33 times, Alhamdulillah 33 times, Allahu Akbar 33 times after every prayer — that is 99 — and completes the hundred with La ilaha illa Allah wahdahu la sharika lah... his sins will be forgiven even if they are like the foam of the sea."
Key Points
- ✦The post-prayer adhkar (remembrances) are some of the most rewarding short worships in Islam.
- ✦Immediately after the final salam, begin with seeking forgiveness: "Astaghfirullah, Astaghfirullah, Astaghfirullah" (I seek Allah's forgiveness, three times).
- ✦Then recite Ayat al-Kursi (Quran 2:255) — the Prophet ﷺ said whoever recites Ayat al-Kursi after every obligatory prayer, nothing prevents him from entering Paradise except death.
- ✦Then the tasbih: SubhanAllah (33 times), Alhamdulillah (33 times), Allahu Akbar (33 times), and to complete 100: "La ilaha illa Allah, wahdahu la sharika lah, lahul-mulk wa lahul-hamd, wa huwa ala kulli shayin qadeer" (There is no god but Allah, alone, with no partner.
Related Questions
How do I pray Fajr (dawn prayer)?
Fajr prayer consists of 2 rakats (units) performed after dawn and before sunrise. It begins with the opening takbir (Allahu Akbar), recitation of Al-Fatihah and a short surah in each rakat, followed by ruku (bowing) and sujud (prostration).
How many rakats are in each prayer?
The five daily prayers are: Fajr (2 rakats), Dhuhr (4 rakats), Asr (4 rakats), Maghrib (3 rakats), and Isha (4 rakats). This totals 17 obligatory rakats per day.
Can I pray (make salah) in English instead of Arabic?
The obligatory parts of salah (Al-Fatihah, takbir, tashahhud) must be recited in Arabic. However, personal dua (supplication) can be made in any language. New Muslims who have not yet memorized Arabic recitations may recite what they can while learning.
What breaks your wudu (ablution)?
Wudu is broken by: passing gas or using the bathroom, deep sleep, loss of consciousness, touching private parts directly, and bleeding (according to some scholars). Eating, touching a spouse, or minor naps do not break wudu.
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Sources
Last reviewed: 2026-05-13- QuranSurah Al-Baqarah — Ayat al-Kursi.— Quran 2:255 (Sahih International)
- HadithThe Prophet's post-salam supplication.— Sahih Muslim 591
- HadithAyat al-Kursi after every prayer.— Sunan an-Nasa'i al-Kubra 9928 (Sahih)
- HadithPost-prayer tasbih of 100.— Sahih Muslim 597
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