Dua After Wudu Subhanaka

Meaning

Glory is to You, O Allah, and praise. I bear witness that there is no deity but You; I seek Your forgiveness and I turn to You in repentance.

When to recite

It is said after completing wudu, and it may be combined with the dua of the repentant and the twin testimony into one remembrance right after purification.

About this dhikr

This dhikr is part of Ablution 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.

What is the merit of saying 'Glory is to You, O Allah, and praise' after wudu?

It is reported that whoever performs wudu then says it will have it written on a scroll and sealed with a seal that will not be broken until the Day of Judgment, as narrated by al-Nasa'i in 'Amal al-Yawm wal-Layla.

When is this remembrance said after wudu?

It is said right after completing wudu, and can follow the dua of the repentant; you can track it with the smart counter on this page.

Why is wudu closed with glorification and seeking forgiveness?

Because ending an act of worship with Allah's glorification and a request for forgiveness combines praise of Allah with an acknowledgment of one's shortcomings, making wudu a complete act of worship from beginning to end.