Dua #199•Sahih (Albani). Abu Dawud: 873

Ruku Dua

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Auf Ibn Malik Ashja'i (RA) narrates that in ruku, the Prophet (ﷺ) would say:

#199

سُبْحَانَ ذِي الْجَبَرُوْتِ وَالْمَلَكُوْتِ وَالْكِبْرِيَاءِ وَالْعَظَمَةِ

Transliteration

Subhaana dhil-jabarooti, wal-malakooti, wal-kibriyaa'i, wal-'adhamah

Translation

Glory is to You, Master of power, of dominion, of majesty and greatness.

Note

Then he prostrated and paused as long as he stood and recited Surat Aal Imran and then recited other surahs one after another.

Benefits & Virtues

While bowing, we praise the Owner of all power and greatness with this beautiful dua. Our hearts stay humble. We remember Allah's majesty in every daily prayer.

  • Prophet Muhammad SAW said this in namaz ruku - reciting this dua follows his confirmed Sunnah.
  • Allah is the sole owner of all power, kingdom, and greatness - the ruku dua declares this truth.
  • While bowing to the Master of dominion, a Muslim feels humble saying these words.
  • Deep praise and remembrance fill the bowing position when you use this masnoon dua.
  • Only Allah has true grandeur and majesty - this dua at ruku reminds the heart of that.

Common Questions

The dua in ruku is Subhaana dhil-jabarooti wal-malakooti. During the bowing position in namaz, it praises Allah's power and greatness.

Yes. Fard, Sunnah, and Nafl prayers all allow this ruku dua. While bowing down, it's a beautiful way to praise Allah.

Glory be to the Possessor of Power - that's what Subhaana dhil jabarooti means. Part of the ruku dua praises Allah's complete control over everything.

Yes. This ruku ki dua is Sahih and Abu Dawud recorded it. The Prophet SAW said these exact words to praise Allah while bowing in salah.

Read the transliteration to learn ruku dua. Look at the English text and repeat the words slowly to get Arabic pronunciation right.

While bending your back in ruku, say this masnoon dua. After Subhana Rabbiyal Azeem, you can add it to put more praise in your prayer.

The ruku duaa fills prayer with zikr - that's why it's important. It reminds us we are small and Allah is the Master of the Kingdom and Power.

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