Dua #274•Sahih (Albani). Abu Dawud No. 1430; An-Nasa'i No. 1699, 1701

What to Say When Witr Prayer Ends (Subhanal Malikil Quddus)

Witr Prayer DuaSubhanal Malikil QuddusMasnun Witr DuaNight Prayer ZikrSunnah After Witr

At the end of Witr prayer, the Prophet (ﷺ) would say this dhikr three times. The third time, he made it longer:

#274

سُبْحَانَ الْمَلِكِ الْقُّدُّوْسِ

Transliteration

Subhaanal-Malikil-Quddoos

Translation

Glory is to the King, the Holy.

Benefits & Virtues

When you say subhanal malikil quddus after witr, your heart fills with Allah's greatness. The end of your night prayer becomes special. Peace, Barakah, and purity come to every muslim.

Say Subhanal malikil quddus in your witr dua - Allah's purity and praise come.
This witr dua ends your night prayer with strong Iman and a clean heart.
Dua after witr namaz reminds you of Allah's power and holy names.
Before bed, witr prayer dua brings Barakah and calmness to your heart.
Use this masnoon zikr for witr namaz - your soul stays close to Allah's mercy.
When to Recite Dua After Witr Prayer

Common Questions

Say this dua: Subhanaka Allahumma wa bihamdika wa tabaraka 'smuka wa ta'ala jadduka wa laa 'ilahaa ghayruk. It's also called dua iftitah. It's the best way to start tahajjud namaz.

Raise your hands. Say Allahu Akbar. Then quietly say Subhanaka Allahumma wa bihamdika for dua iftitah. This is how the Prophet started tahajjud.

In your heart, make a quiet intention for tahajjud. Tell yourself: I'm praying tahajjud for Allah. I ask for forgiveness, blessings, and want to please Allah.

After Allahu Akbar, say Subhanaka Allahumma wa bihamdika - also called sana for namaz. This opening dua helps you focus only on Allah during prayer.

At the start, say Subhanaka Allahumma wa bihamdika wa tabaraka 'smuka wa ta'ala jadduka wa laa 'ilahaa ghayruk. Then quietly say A'udhu billahi minash shaitanir rajim before surah Fatiha in each rakah.