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After Witr Salam

From Prayer Azkar — Hisnul Muslim

Prayer azkar after the witr close with this glorification, said three times right after the salam of the witr prayer; the Prophet would raise his voice on the third repetition.

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سُبْحَانَ الْمَلِكِ الْقُدُّوسِ.

Subhanal-malikil-quddoos.

📖 Virtue (Arabic source text)

كان النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم إذا سلَّم من الوتر قالها ثلاث مرات، يرفع صوته في الثالثة.

رواه أبو داود والنسائي

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Meaning

Glory is to the King, the Most Holy.

When to recite

Say it three times immediately after the salam of the witr prayer, raising the voice on the third repetition.

About this dhikr

This dhikr is part of Prayer Azkar as documented in Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), and is recited 3 times.

How many times should this dhikr be recited?
This dhikr is recited 3 times, as narrated in Hisnul Muslim. Use the smart counter on this page to track your repetitions.
When is 'Glory is to the King, the Most Holy' said?
It is said right after the salam of the witr prayer, three times in succession.
How many times is this glorification said after the witr?
It is said three times, raising the voice on the third repetition, as the Prophet used to do.
Why would the Prophet raise his voice on the third repetition?
It is reported that he would do so after the salam of the witr prayer, part of his established practice in closing his night prayer.

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