Adab and Sunnah of the Prophet after Compulsory Prayer
Obligatory prayer is the main act of worship in Islam which is performed five times a day. After completing the prayer, there are several adab and sunnah recommended by Rasulullah ﷺ. Following this sunnah not only brings additional rewards, but also helps improve the quality of our worship.
1. Don’t rush away after greeting
After completing the prayer by saying greetings, it is recommended not to immediately get up or leave the place of prayer. The Prophet ﷺ often sat for a moment to do dhikr and pray.
“When I say salam, I make Istighfar three times and recite, ‘Allahumma Antas-Salam wa minkas-salam, tabarakta ya Dzal-Jalali wal-Ikram’.” (HR. Muslim)
Tip: Take a moment after prayer to do dhikr to be calmer and more solemn.
2. Reading Dhikr after prayer
Rasulullah ﷺ taught several dhikr after prayer which have many virtues. Some recommended dhikr are:
✅ Say Istighfar (3x):
“Astaghfirullah… Astaghfirullah… Astaghfirullah…”
(Ask Allah for forgiveness three times)
✅ Reading Salvation Dhikr:
“Allahumma Antas-Salam wa minkas-salam, tabarakta ya Dzal-Jalali wal-Ikram.”
(Meaning: “O Allah, You are the source of salvation and from You comes salvation. Glory be to You, O God, the Most Great and Most Glorious.”)
✅ Reading Ayat Kursi (QS. Al-Baqarah: 255)
“Whoever reads the Ayat Kursi after the obligatory prayer, then nothing will prevent him from entering heaven except death.” (HR. An-Nasai)
✅ Read Subhanallah, Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar (33 times each, then close with Laa ilaaha illallah…)
“Whoever reads this dhikr after prayer, his sins will be forgiven even if they are as much as the foam in the ocean.” (HR. Muslim)
Tips: This dhikr can be done in a short time, but its benefits are very great.
3. Pray After Prayer
Praying after prayer is a time that is mustajab (granted by Allah). The Messenger of Allah ﷺ often prayed with various requests, such as:
Prayer for Forgiveness:
“Allahumma inni as’aluka ridzaka wal-jannah, wa a’udzu bika min sakhatika wan-naar.”
(Meaning: “O Allah, I seek Your pleasure and Paradise, and I seek refuge in You from Your wrath and Hell.”)
Prayer for Protection from Difficulties:
“Allahumma a’inni ‘ala dzikrika wa syukrika wa husni ‘ibadatika.”
(Meaning: “O Allah, help me to always remember You, be grateful to You, and worship You well.”)
Tips: Take advantage of this time to pray according to your needs and ask for goodness in this world and the hereafter.
4. Sunnah Prayer After Obligatory Prayer
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ recommended performing sunnah prayers after obligatory prayers. This prayer has many virtues and is a complement to obligatory prayers.
- Rawatib Sunnah Prayer
- After Fajr: 2 rak’ahs
- After Dhuhr: 2 or 4 rak’ahs
- After Maghrib: 2 rak’ahs
- After Isha: 2 rak’ahs
Tip: If you cannot perform all the sunnah prayers, do at least two rak’ahs to get the benefits.
5. Do not speak or leave the mosque before completing the dhikr
After praying, it is recommended to sit quietly, do dhikr, and pray before leaving the place of prayer. This is in accordance with the habit of the Prophet ﷺ who did not immediately speak or move after greeting.
“From Abdullah bin Abbas radhiyallahu ‘anhuma, he said: ‘We know that the prayer of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ has finished from the sound of his dhikr.'” (HR. Bukhari)
Tips: If you are in the mosque, sit for a while and use this time to remember Allah before returning to your activities.
Conclusion
Following the manners and sunnah after obligatory prayers not only increases rewards but also improves the quality of worship. Some things that need to be done after prayer are:
✅ Do not leave immediately after greeting
✅ Read dhikr such as istighfar, Ayat Kursi, and tasbih
✅ Pray with full hope in Allah
✅ Perform sunnah prayers if possible
✅ Do not speak or leave immediately before the dhikr is finished
By practicing this sunnah, we can get many blessings and get closer to Allah. Hopefully useful!
10 Multiple Choice Questions on the Manners and Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad after Obligatory Prayers
Here are 10 multiple choice questions on the themed manners and sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad after obligatory prayers that are suitable for children.
Question 1
What should be done after saying the greeting in prayer?
A. Stand up and leave immediately
B. Sit down for a moment to remember Allah and pray
C. Talk to a friend
D. Jump up and down with joy
Answer: B. Sit down for a moment to remember Allah and pray
Question 2
What did the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ teach us to recite after prayer as a form of asking for forgiveness from Allah?
A. Astaghfirullah (3 times)
B. Bismillahirrahmanirrahim
C. Allahu Akbar (100 times)
D. Subhanallah walhamdulillah
Answer: A. Astaghfirullah (3 times)
Question 3
What is the virtue of reciting the Verse of the Throne after obligatory prayers?
A. Can sleep better
B. Protected from Satan’s disturbance and enter heaven if he dies
C. Get plenty of food
D. Can memorize faster
Answer: B. Protected from Satan’s disturbance and enter heaven if he dies
Question 4
After praying, the Messenger of Allah ﷺ taught us to recite dhikr tasbih, tahmid, and takbir how many times each?
A. 10 times
B. 20 times
C. 33 times
D. 50 times
Answer: C. 33 times
Question 5
After praying, we are advised to recite a prayer. What is the purpose of praying after praying?
A. To get rich quickly
B. Ask for forgiveness and blessings from Allah
C. So you can play longer
D. To look better in front of friends
Answer: B. Ask Allah for forgiveness and blessings
Question 6
What was the sitting position of Rasulullah ﷺ after completing the prayer before dhikr and praying?
A. Stand up straight away
B. Leaning against the wall
C. Sit quietly facing the Qibla
D. Lie down on the prayer mat
Answer: C. Sit quietly facing the Qibla
Question 7
After the obligatory prayers, Rasulullah ﷺ often performed sunnah prayers. What is the name of the sunnah prayer after the fardhu prayer?
A. Tahajud prayer
B. Caring prayer
C. Tarawih prayers
D. Istisqa prayer
Answer: B. Caring prayer
Question 8
Why are we not advised to speak or move immediately after praying?
A. Because we have to wait for the imam to finish
B. Because it can eliminate the reward of dhikr
C. Because we have to count the time first
D. Because we have to wait for our friends to finish
Answer: B. Because it can eliminate the reward of dhikr
Question 9
What should we do before leaving the place of prayer?
A. Checking our cellphones
B. Talking to friends
C. Dhikr and praying
D. Looking for food
Answer: C. Dhikr and praying
Question 10
What are the benefits of following manners and sunnah after obligatory prayers?
A. Increasing rewards and getting closer to Allah
B. To look more diligent
C. To finish praying quickly
D. Being able to play faster
Answer: A. Increasing rewards and getting closer to Allah
