9 Prayers After Obligatory and Sunnah Prayers, for Safety and Forgiveness

Kapanlagi.com - Prayer is the main obligation that must be performed by Muslims. In Islam, there are 5 obligatory prayers, namely Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha. In addition, there are also voluntary prayers. In addition to performing prayers, Muslims are also encouraged to recite prayers after prayer.

For Muslims, it is a form of obedience to the command of Allah SWT. In addition, prayer also serves as a means to cultivate self-discipline, remind of piety, and draw closer to Allah SWT. By regularly performing obligatory prayers, a Muslim can maintain his faith in daily life.

After performing prayers, it is recommended to pray as an additional form of devotion to Allah SWT. This is useful for achieving perfection in prayer. Therefore, here are some prayers after prayer that are recommended to be known by every Muslim.

1. Prayer to Praise Allah SWT

Prayer to Praise Allah SWT (credit: unsplash)

In prayer after salah, it is recommended to praise the name of Allah SWT. Here is a prayer that serves to praise Allah SWT:

"Laa ilaha illallah wahdahu laa syarika lahu, lahul mulku wa lahul hamdu wa huwa 'alaa kulli syai-in qodiir. Allahumma laa maani'a lima a'thoyta wa laa mu'thiya limaa mana'ta wa laa yanfa'u dzal jaddi minkal jaddu."

Meaning:

"There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah alone, without partner. All praise and sovereignty belong to Allah. Allah is Almighty over everything. O Allah, nothing can prevent what You give, and nothing can give what You prevent. Wealth and glory are of no benefit (to their owners). All wealth and glory come from You)". (HR. Bukhari, Muslim).

2. Prayer for Forgiveness

When praying after prayer, Muslims are encouraged to pray for forgiveness for all sins. Here is a prayer after prayer to ask for forgiveness:

"Rabbanaa walaa tahmil'alainaa ishran kama hamaltahul'alal ladziina min qablinaa."

Meaning:

"Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we have forgotten or erred. Our Lord, and lay not upon us a burden like that which You laid upon those before us." (Quran 2:286)

3. Prayer for Seeking Forgiveness for Parents

Prayer for Forgiveness of Sins for Parents (credit: unsplash)

Not only for oneself, but Muslims are also encouraged to pray for their parents. Here is a prayer for seeking forgiveness for parents:

"Allaahummaghfirlii dzunuubi waliwaalidayya warhamhumaa kamaa robbayaanii soghiiroo."

Meaning:

"O Allah, forgive my sins and the sins of my parents, and have mercy on them as they had mercy on me when I was little."

4. Prayer for World Safety

Muslims are also encouraged to pray for the safety of the world. Here is the prayer for safety during life in this world:

"Allaahumma innaa nas'aluka salaamatan fiddiin. Wa 'aafiyatan fil jasadi. Wa ziyaadatan fil 'ilmi. Wa barakatan firrizqi. Wa taubatan qoblal maut. Wa rahmatan 'indal maut. Wa maghfirotan ba'dal maut."

Meaning:

"O Allah, we ask You for the safety of our religion, physical health, increase in knowledge, blessings in sustenance, repentance before death, mercy at the time of death, and forgiveness after death."

5. Prayer for Safety from the Fire of Hell

Prayer for Protection from Hellfire (credit: unsplash)

In addition to safety in this world, Muslims are also encouraged to pray for safety from the fire of Hell. Here is the prayer after prayer to seek safety from the fire of Hell:

"Allaahumma hawwin 'alainaa fii sakaraatil maut. Wannajaata minannaari wal 'afwa 'indal hisaab."

Meaning:

"O Allah, make it easy for us during the pangs of death, save us from the fire of Hell, and forgive us during the reckoning."

6. Prayer for Protection from Misguidance

In Islam, there is also a prayer for protection from misguidance. Here are some prayers to seek protection from misguidance:

"Robbanaa laa tuzigh qulubanaa ba'da idzhadaitanaa wahab lanaa min ladunka rahmah. Innaka antal wahhaab."

Meaning:

"Our Lord, do not let our hearts deviate after You have guided us and grant us mercy from Yourself. Indeed, You are the Bestower."

7. Prayer for Blessings

Prayer for Blessings (credit: unsplash)

In life, Muslims always seek blessings from Allah SWT. Therefore, every Muslim is obliged to pray for blessings. Here is a prayer for blessings that can be recited after prayer:

"Allahumma antassalam, wamingkassalam, wa ilayka ya'uudussalam fakhayyina rabbanaa bissalaam wa-adkhilnaljannata darossalaam tabarokta rabbanaa wata'alayta yaa dzaljalaali wal ikraam."

Meaning:

"O Allah, You are the Giver of peace, and peace comes from You alone. To You, peace returns. Our Lord, grant us a good life with peace. Enter us into the garden of eternal peace. Blessed are You, our Lord, and exalted are You, O Possessor of majesty and honor."

8. Prayer for Acceptance of Deeds and Worship by Allah SWT

Every Muslim hopes that their deeds and worship will be accepted by Allah SWT. Here is a prayer to request that one's deeds and worship be accepted by Allah SWT:

"Allahumma inni as-aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqon thoyyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqobbalan."

Translation:

"O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and accepted deeds." (Narrated by Ibn Majah, authenticated by Al Albani in Shahih Ibn Majah).

9. Prayer to be More Diligent in Worship

Prayer Request to be More Diligent in Worship (credit: unsplash)

Aside from requesting acceptance of deeds and worship, Muslims are also encouraged to seek motivation in worship. Here is a prayer to request to be more diligent in worship:

"Allahumma a'inni 'ala dzikrika wa syukrika wa husni 'ibaadatika."

Translation:

"O Allah, help me to remember You, be grateful to You, and worship You excellently." (Narrated by Abu Daud, authenticated by Al Albani in Shahih Abi Daud)

Those are some of the recommended prayers to be recited after prayer. May they be beneficial, increase religious knowledge, and strengthen faith as a Muslim.

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