Dua #163•Muslim: 386

What to Say After Adhan is Over

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When the Muazzin says Ashhadu Anna Muhammadar... the people listening will say this dhikr -

#163

أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ وَأَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ رَضِيتُ بِاللَّهِ رَبًّا وَبِمُحَمَّدٍ رَسُولًا وَبِالْإِسْلَامِ دِينًا

Transliteration

Ash-hadu an laa ilaaha ill-Allahu wa'hdahu laa shareeka lahu wa anna mu'hammadan ‛abduhu wa rasooluhu, radeetu billaahi rabban wa bimu'hammadin rasoolan wa bil -islaami deen-an

Translation

I bear witness that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah, alone, without partner, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger (ﷺ). I am pleased with Allah as a Lord, and Muhammad as a Messenger and Islam as a religion.

Note

Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas (RA) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "When someone hears the Muazzin and says these words, Allah will forgive all his sins."

Benefits & Virtues

This dua clears your sins and brings calm to your heart. It is an easy way to follow the Prophet's teaching. You show strong faith in Allah and His Messenger right after the call to prayer.

  • Allah forgives your sins when you say this azan dua. This is from Sahih Muslim.
  • You confirm faith in one Allah and Prophet Muhammad right after hearing the call.
  • The words raditu billahi rabban show you are happy with Islam as your way of life.
  • You follow the Prophet's sunnah by saying this dua after adhan every day.
  • You repeat the shahada in this dua. It makes your faith in Allah stronger.

Common Questions

This dua is a prayer you say after the call to prayer ends. It begins with Ash hadu an laa ilaaha illallah. You ask Allah to forgive you.

Your sins get erased. Prophet Muhammad told us: whoever says this azan dua will have Allah forgive his sins.

Yes. These words are part of the azan dua in Sahih Muslim. They mean you are pleased with Allah as your Lord and Islam as your religion.

Try to learn it in Arabic. But understanding the English meaning helps your heart connect with what you are saying after adhan.

Say it right after the muezzin finishes the azan. This is the best moment to read this dua for reward.

Use the transliteration above. It helps you say Ash hadu an laa ilaaha illallah the right way if you cannot read Arabic.

Yes. Sahih Muslim mentions it. The Prophet taught us to say raditu billahi rabban so Allah forgives our sins.

Yes. Dua after azan is a special time when prayers get answered. This dua links you to the sunnah and brings mercy from Allah.

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