#200
سُبْحَانَكَ وَبِحَمْدِكَ أَسْتَغْفِرُكَ وَأَتُوْبُ اِلَيْكَ
Transliteration
Subhaanaka wa bihamdika, 'astaghfiruka wa 'atoobu 'ilayk
Translation
Glory is to You O Allah, and praise. I ask you for forgiveness and I turn to you (from sinning).
Dua #200•Hasan (Albani). Silsila Sahiha: 3032
Rukoo Dua - Subhanaka wa Bihamdika Astaghfiruka
Namaz DuaSalah StepsRuku DhikrMasnun Dua
'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (RA) said that in bowing and prostration, the Prophet (ﷺ) would say:
Benefits & Virtues
Praise Allah and ask for His mercy at the same time with this beautiful ruku dua. Follow the Sunnah. Clean your heart during every prayer.
- Prophet Muhammad (SAW) often said it before passing away - reciting this dua in ruku follows his practice.
- While bowing down in submission to Allah, it works as a powerful dua for forgiveness of sins.
- Surah An-Nasr commands us to praise Allah and seek His forgiveness - saying this helps you obey that.
- Tasbeeh and Istighfar combine in this ruku dua, making your salah heavier on the scales of good deeds.
- Your heart softens and you stay focused during prayer - this dua for repentance helps with that.
Common Questions
This ruku dua means Glory is to You O Allah and praise. I ask You for forgiveness and I turn to You. It declares Allah's purity beautifully.
Yes. Both ruku and sujood allow this prayer for forgiveness. Narrations show the Prophet (SAW) often used this masnoon dua in both positions.
No. Saying this specific ruku ki dua is not fard but highly recommended Sunnah. Main tasbih is Subhana Rabbiyal Azeem, but adding this brings more reward.
During ruku, read this dua for repentance as much as you like. The Prophet (SAW) often recited it, so making it a habit in salah is very good.
This authentic dua in ruku is in Silsila Sahiha 3032. It's a variation of the hadith in Sahih Bukhari and Muslim that Mother Aisha (RA) reported.
Most scholars say first say your normal tasbih, then add this dua for forgiveness of sins. You praise Allah, then ask for His mercy.
Read the transliteration of this dua in ruku and repeat it during sunnah prayers. With time, it will settle in your heart and memory easily.
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