Seeking Forgiveness and Allah's Peace After Salah
Source: Sahih Muslim 591
((أَسْتَغْفِرُاللَّهَ(ثَلاَثَاً)اللَّهُمَّأَنْتَالسَّلاَمُ،وَمِنْكَالسَّلاَمُ،تَبَارَكْتَيَاذَاالْجَلاَلِوَالْإِكْرَامِ)).
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Transliteration
Astaghfirullah (thalaathan). Allahumma Antas-Salam wa minkas-salam, tabarakta ya Dhal-Jalali wal-Ikram.
Translation
I seek forgiveness from Allah (three times). O Allah, You are the Source of peace, and peace comes from You. Blessed are You, O Owner of majesty and honour.
Context
After finishing the prescribed prayers, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would seek Allah's forgiveness three times. He would then turn his attention to Allah, acknowledging His perfect nature as As-Salam (the source of all peace) and the One from whom all peace originates.
Benefit
This supplication affirms Allah's perfect attributes and acknowledges Him as the sole source of peace, helping the believer transition from prayer with a renewed sense of reliance and tranquility.
When to Recite
Immediately after concluding any obligatory prayer.