Dua #198•Sahih (Albani). Abu Dawud: 760

Ruku Dua - Allahumma Laka Rakatu Wa Bika Amantu

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#198

اَللَّهُمَّ لَكَ رَكَعْتُ وَبِكَ آمَنْتُ وَلَكَ أَسْلَمْتُ خَشَعَ لَكَ سَمْعِيْ وَبَصَرِيْ وَمُخِّيْ وَعِظَامِيْ وَعَصَبِيْ

Transliteration

Allaahumma laka raka'tu, wa bika 'aamantu, wa laka 'aslamtu khasha'a laka sam'ee, wa basaree, wa mukhkhee, wa 'idhaamee, wa 'asabee

Translation

O Allah, to You I bow (in prayer) and in You I believe and to You I have submitted. Before You my hearing is humbled, as is my sight, my mind, my bones, my nerves.

Note

Ali (RA) said, Rasulullah (ﷺ) used to say these words in rukoo.

Benefits & Virtues

This dua for ruku shows you give up everything to Allah. Your heart feels humble. Your body and soul bow down in true obedience during prayer.

  • Your hearing and sight submit to Allah when you recite this dua for ruku.
  • Even bones and nerves belong to the Creator - this ruku dua reminds the muslim of that truth.
  • Focus and respect grow in namaz when you say this ruku dua.
  • Prophet Muhammad prayed with these exact words in his bowing - this masnun dua follows his way.
  • While your body bows down, this dua helps your heart trust fully in Allah.

Common Questions

Allahumma laka rakatu is a great dua for ruku. It shows your whole body and soul bow only to Allah during prayer.

While bowing down, say this ruku ki dua. After Subhana Rabbiyal Azeem, you can add it to make your salah more complete.

It means O Allah I bow to You and believe in You. My hearing, sight, and bones are humble before You alone - that's what this dua for ruku says.

Yes. Sahih Muslim and Abu Dawud mention this dua for ruku. The Prophet often said it - it's a strong masnun dua.

Yes. Both obligatory and sunnah prayers allow this ruku dua. It helps you bow longer and praise Allah more in namaz.

Start with Subhana Rabbiyal Azeem when learning what to say in ruku. After you know that, then try learning this longer dua for ruku.

People often type dua for ruko by mistake. Correct word is Ruku. Finding the right dua helps you follow proper islamic prayer guide.

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