The azkar after prayer open with saying istighfar three times, then "O Allah, You are Peace and from You comes peace." It is the very first remembrance the worshipper makes after salah, acknowledging shortcomings in worship and turning at once to seek forgiveness and peace from Allah.
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أَسْـتَغْفِرُ الله، أَسْـتَغْفِرُ الله، أَسْـتَغْفِرُ الله.
اللّهُـمَّ أَنْـتَ السَّلامُ ، وَمِـنْكَ السَّلام ، تَبارَكْتَ يا ذا الجَـلالِ وَالإِكْـرام .
'asـtaghfiru al-lh، 'asـtaghfiru al-lh، 'asـtaghfiru al-lh. Al-llhuـmma 'anـta as-ssalamu ، wamiـnka as-ssalam ، tabarakta ya dha al-jaـlal-i waal'iikـram .
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Meaning
I seek Allah's forgiveness, I seek Allah's forgiveness, I seek Allah's forgiveness. O Allah, You are Peace and from You comes peace; blessed are You, O Owner of Majesty and Honor.
When to recite
Say it immediately after the closing salam of every obligatory prayer: seek forgiveness three times, then say the remembrance once before continuing with the rest of the post-prayer azkar.
About this dhikr
This dhikr is part of After Prayer Azkar as documented in Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), and is recited 1 time.
How many times should this dhikr be recited?
This dhikr is recited 1 time, as narrated in Hisnul Muslim. Use the smart counter on this page to track your repetitions.
Why do we begin the azkar after prayer with istighfar?
Seeking forgiveness after prayer acknowledges any shortcoming in performing it and makes up for what was lacking, which is why it is placed first among the remembrances said after every obligatory prayer.
How many times is istighfar said after prayer?
It is said three times, then followed by "O Allah, You are Peace and from You comes peace," and you can keep count using the smart counter on this page.
What does "O Allah, You are Peace and from You comes peace" mean?
It affirms that Allah is Peace, the source of all safety and well-being, and asks Him to grant the worshipper peace in faith and life after completing the prayer.