Dua during Ruku' (Bowing) — Subhanaka Allahumma Rabbana
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 794, Sahih Muslim 497
((سُبْحَانَكَاللَّهُمَّرَبَّنَاوَبِحَمْدِكَ،اللَّهُمَّاغْفِرْلِي)).
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Transliteration
Subhanaka Allahumma Rabbana wa bihamdik, Allahummaghfir li.
Translation
How perfect You are, O Allah, our Lord, and I praise You. O Allah, forgive me.
Context
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would say this supplication during his bowing (ruku') in prayer. Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) reported that he would often say this, combining praise of Allah with a request for forgiveness.
Benefit
This dua perfectly balances acknowledging Allah's absolute perfection and praising Him, while also seeking His mercy through forgiveness, embodying the comprehensive nature of worship.
When to Recite
During the Ruku' (bowing) portion of the prescribed prayers.