Dua While Prostrating (1 of 7)

While prostrating. Adhan, going to the masjid, in and after salah.

What is the dua for while prostrating?

One of the 7 duas for while prostrating in Hisn al-Muslim begins “Subḥāna Rabbiya ‘l-a`lā”, meaning “Glory is to my Lord, the Most High. (This is said three times in Arabic.)”. It is reported in At-Tirmidhi 1/83, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim.

While Prostrating in Arabic

سُبْحانَ رَبِّيَ الأَعْلى. (ثلاث مرات)

Transliteration

Subḥāna Rabbiya ‘l-a`lā.

Meaning in English

Glory is to my Lord, the Most High. (This is said three times in Arabic.)

When and how to recite it

Hisn al-Muslim lists this dua under “While prostrating”.

The source does not give a fixed number of repetitions.

Where does this dua come from?

This dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah compiled by Sa'id bin Ali al-Qahtani. It is reported in At-Tirmidhi 1/83.

Frequently asked questions

What is the dua for while prostrating?

One of the 7 duas for while prostrating in Hisn al-Muslim begins “Subḥāna Rabbiya ‘l-a`lā”, meaning “Glory is to my Lord, the Most High. (This is said three times in Arabic.)”. It is reported in At-Tirmidhi 1/83, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim.

What does the dua for while prostrating mean?

Glory is to my Lord, the Most High. (This is said three times in Arabic.).

How do you pronounce the dua for while prostrating?

The transliteration is: Subḥāna Rabbiya ‘l-a`lā.

Where is the dua for while prostrating reported?

At-Tirmidhi 1/83. The dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah.

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