Dua for sujood (Riyad as-Salihin 746 · 19:42)

Source & authenticity

Source: Hisn al-Muslim · Reference: Hisn al-Muslim 19

Translation: Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), Sa'id al-Qahtani — see site-wide attribution

The same wording is also listed in this library under Invocations during Ruki' (bowing in prayer).

IslamicInfo presents the source information available in its current verified database and does not issue religious rulings.

Context & meaning

Two sentences, and they do different work. The first declares perfection and praise together — how perfect You are, and I praise You — and addresses Him twice over, as Allah and as our Lord. The second is a single request with nothing attached to it: forgive me. No reason is offered for the request, and no condition is placed on it. The declaration simply precedes the asking, and the asking is left bare.

When & how to recite

Its chapter gathers this among the words said in prostration.

Reflection

The praise is plural, naming Him our Lord, while the request that follows is singular. The wording moves from what is true of Him for everyone to what is being asked for one person.

About these notesThe notes above explain the wording of the supplication as it is translated on this page. They add no commentary, history or ruling beyond it.

Common questions

What do these words mean?

In translation: “How perfect You are O Allah, our Lord, and I praise You. O Allah, forgive me.” Two sentences, and they do different work.

How is this pronounced?

If you do not read Arabic, the romanised form is: “Subhanakal-lahumma rabbana wabihamdik, allahummagh- fir lee.”

Where does this dua come from?

The corpus records it at Riyad as-Salihin 746 · 19:42.

At what point is it recited?

Its chapter gathers this among the words said in prostration. The praise is plural, naming Him our Lord, while the request that follows is singular.

Related duas