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Dua & Dhikr
What should I say after Salah?
Your Situation
You've finished your prayer and want to know if there's something specific recommended to say afterward.
What to know
There's a well-known, specific set of remembrance (dhikr) recommended right after each obligatory prayer — it isn't obligatory, but it's a consistently practiced sunnah with real reward attached.
What you can do
- Say SubhanAllah 33 times, Alhamdulillah 33 times, and Allahu Akbar 33 times, then complete the 100th by saying 'La ilaha illallah, wahdahu la sharika lah...'
- Ayat al-Kursi and the last three surahs (Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, An-Nas) are also commonly recited after each obligatory prayer.
- This is recommended, not obligatory — if you're short on time, even a shortened version still carries real reward.
Sources: Sahih Muslim 597 (Abu Hurairah)
DeenGuide gives general, sourced guidance — it isn't a fatwa. For your specific personal situation, consult a qualified local scholar.
