Duas After Salah: Ta'qibat to Recite After Every Prayer

After completing your salah, it's beneficial to engage in the recitation of ta'qibat, which are specific duas recommended to be recited after each prayer. These duas, rooted in Islamic tradition, enhance the spiritual experience and provide a moment of reflection and connection with Allah. Explore the ta'qibat for each prayer and incorporate them into your daily routine.

1. Taqibat Common to Every Prayer

   لاَ إِلٰهَ إِلاَّ ٱللَّهُ

   There is no god save Allah;

   These are general duas recited after every obligatory prayer, as compiled in Mafatih al-Jinan. They offer a consistent way to conclude your salah.

   Taqibat Common to Every Prayer, with its recitation

2. Taqibat After Fajr

   اَللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ علَىٰ مُحَمَّد وَآلِ مُحَمَّد

   O Allah, send blessings to Muhammad and the Household of Muhammad

   Recite these specific duas after the Fajr prayer to start your day with blessings and a connection to the Prophet (s) and his family.

   Taqibat After Fajr, with its recitation

3. Taqibat After Dhuhr and Asr

   لاَ إِلٰهَ إِلاَّ ٱللَّهُ ٱلْعَظِيمُ ٱلْحَلِيمُ

   There is no god save Allah, the All-great and Most Forbearing.

   These duas are recited after the Dhuhr and Asr prayers, providing a moment of spiritual reflection during the afternoon.

   Taqibat After Dhuhr and Asr, with its recitation

4. Taqibat After Maghrib and Isha

   ﴿إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلاَئِكَتَهُ يُصَلُّون عَلَىٰ ٱلنَّبِيِّ

   “Surely, Allah and His angels bless the Prophet.

   Conclude your evening and night prayers with these duas, enhancing your spiritual practice after Maghrib and Isha.

   Taqibat After Maghrib and Isha, with its recitation

5. Tasbih of Fatima Zahra

   اَللّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ

   Allah is the Greatest

   This tasbih, taught by the Prophet (s) to Lady Fatima (a), is recited after prayers and at other times throughout the day.

   Tasbih of Fatima Zahra

6. Ziyarat After the Obligatory Prayer

   السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكَ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ وَرَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ وَ بَرَكَاتُهُ، السَّلامُ عَلَيْكَ يَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنَ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكَ يَا خِيَرَةَ اللَّهِ، اَلسَّلا عَلَيْكَ يَا حَبِيبَ اللهِ السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكَ يَا صِفْوَةَ اللَّهِ السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكَ يَا أَمِينَ اللَّهِ، أَشْهَدُ أَنَّكَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ، وَ أَشْهَدُ أَنَّكَ مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّكَ قَدْ نَصَحْتَ لِأُمَّتِكَ، وَ جَاهَدْتَ فِي سَبِيلِ رَبِّكَ، وَ عَبَدُتَهُ حَتَّى أَتَاكَ الْيَقِينُ ، فَجَزَاكَ اللَّهُ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ أَفْضَلَ مَا جَزَى نَبِيًّا عَنْ أُمَّتِهِ، اَللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَ آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ أَفْضَلَ مَا صَلَّيْتَ عَلَى إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَآلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ

   Peace be upon you, O Messenger of God, and God’s mercy and blessings. Peace be upon you, O Muhammad bin Abdullah. Peace be upon you, O the best of God. Peace be upon you, O Beloved of God, peace be upon you, O elite of God. Peace be upon you, O Trustee of God. I bear witness that you are the Messenger of God, and I bear witness that you are Muhammad bin Abdullah, I bear witness that you have been sincere towards your nation, and have striven in the path of your Lord, and have worshiped Him until certainty has come to you, so may God reward you, O Messenger of God, with the best. No prophet can be rewarded for his nation. O God, bless Muhammad and the family of Muhammad the best of all that You blessed Abraham and the family of Abraham. Indeed, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious.

   This ziyarat, narrated from Imam al-Sadiq (a), is recited after obligatory prayers to honor the Imams (a) and seek their intercession.

   Ziyarat After the Obligatory Prayer, with its recitation