The Adhan (Azan) is the blessed call to prayer that echoes five times daily across the Muslim world, reminding believers of their duty to worship Allah. After hearing the Azan, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ prescribed a special dua after Azan that brings countless blessings, forgiveness, and even the promise of his intercession on the Day of Judgment.
Reciting dua after Azan is a simple Sunnah act that every believer can do, yet it carries immense rewards in both this world and the Hereafter. In this blog, we’ll explore the authentic duas after Azan, their virtues, and how to recite them properly.
Responding to the Azan Before the Dua
Before making the dua after Azan, it is Sunnah to:
- Repeat the words of the Mu’adhdhin (the caller), except when he says “Hayya ‘alaṣ-Ṣalāh” and “Hayya ‘ala-l-Falāḥ”, to which we respond:
- Arabic: لَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللَّهِ
- Transliteration: Lā ḥawla wa lā quwwata illā billāh.
- Translation: “There is no power and no strength except with Allah.”
- After the Azan is finished, send Durood Sharif upon the Prophet ﷺ.
- Then recite the dua after Azan.
The Main Dua After Azan
Arabic:
اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ هَذِهِ الدَّعْوَةِ التَّامَّةِ، وَالصَّلاَةِ القَائِمَةِ، آتِ مُحَمَّدًا الوَسِيلَةَ وَالفَضِيلَةَ، وَابْعَثْهُ مَقَامًا مَحْمُودًا الَّذِي وَعَدْتَهُ
Transliteration:
Allāhumma rabba hādhihi-d-da‘wati-t-tāmmah, waṣ-ṣalāti-l-qā’imah, ātī Muḥammadan al-wasīlata wa-l-faḍīlah, wab‘ath-hu maqāman maḥmūdan alladhī wa‘adtah.
Translation:
“O Allah, Lord of this perfect call and established prayer, grant Muhammad the intercession and favor, and raise him to the honored station You have promised him.”
This powerful dua after Azan is one of the most authentic and important supplications taught by the Prophet ﷺ. It is a prayer asking Allah to bless Prophet Muhammad ﷺ with the highest rank in Paradise (Al-Wasilah) and the honored station (Maqam Mahmood) promised to him. Reciting it after every Azan brings immense rewards and guarantees the Prophet’s ﷺ intercession on the Day of Judgment.
Hadith on the Virtue of Dua After Azan
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:
Arabic: مَنْ قَالَ حِينَ يَسْمَعُ الْمُؤَذِّنَ: اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ هَذِهِ الدَّعْوَةِ التَّامَّةِ، وَالصَّلَاةِ الْقَائِمَةِ، آتِ مُحَمَّدًا الْوَسِيلَةَ وَالْفَضِيلَةَ، وَابْعَثْهُ مَقَامًا مَحْمُودًا الَّذِي وَعَدْتَهُ، حَلَّتْ لَهُ شَفَاعَتِي يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ.
Transliteration:
Man qāla ḥīna yasma‘u-l-mu’adh-dhina: Allāhumma rabba hādhihi-d-da‘wati-t-tāmmah, waṣ-ṣalāti-l-qā’imah, ātī Muḥammadan al-wasīlata wa-l-faḍīlah, wab‘ath-hu maqāman maḥmūdan alladhī wa‘adtah, ḥallat lahu shafā‘atī yawma-l-qiyāmah.
Translation:
“Whoever says when he hears the call to prayer: ‘O Allah, Lord of this perfect call and established prayer, grant Muhammad the intercession and favor, and raise him to the honored station You have promised him,’ my intercession will be permissible for him on the Day of Resurrection.” (Sahih al-Bukhari 614, Sahih Muslim 384)
This Hadith highlights the great virtue of making dua after Azan. The Prophet ﷺ promised that whoever sincerely recites this supplication upon hearing the call to prayer will be granted his intercession on the Day of Judgment. It shows the immense blessing and reward attached to remembering Allah and honoring His Messenger ﷺ at this special moment.
Additional Duas to Recite After Azan
Below are some additional prayers (dua) that you can recite after Adhan:
1. Sending Blessings (Durood) on the Prophet ﷺ
Arabic: اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ، كَمَا صَلَّيْتَ عَلَىٰ إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ
Transliteration:
Allāhumma ṣalli ‘alā Muḥammadin wa ‘alā āli Muḥammad, kamā ṣallayta ‘alā Ibrāhīma wa ‘alā āli Ibrāhīm, innaka Ḥamīdun Majīd.
Translation:
“O Allah, send Your mercy upon Muhammad and upon the family of Muhammad, as You sent mercy upon Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim. Indeed, You are Praiseworthy, Glorious.”
Reciting this Durood Sharif after Azan is a beautiful way to send blessings upon the Prophet ﷺ. It not only fulfills his right but also draws immense mercy from Allah, elevating the believer’s status and bringing them closer to the Prophet ﷺ on the Day of Judgment.
2. General Dua for Forgiveness and Mercy
After Azan is a moment when duas are accepted. One may say:
Arabic: رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي وَلِوَالِدَيَّ وَلِلْمُسْلِمِينَ يَوْمَ يَقُومُ الْحِسَابُ
Transliteration:
Rabbi-ghfir lī wa liwālidayya wa lil-muslimīna yawma yaqūmu-l-ḥisāb.
Translation:
“My Lord, forgive me, my parents, and the believers on the Day when the reckoning will be established.” (Surah Ibrahim 14:41)
This dua after Azan is a heartfelt supplication seeking forgiveness for oneself, one’s parents, and the entire Muslim Ummah. Reciting it at this blessed time increases the chances of acceptance and brings Allah’s mercy on the Day of Judgment.
3. Dua for Entering Salah with Focus
Arabic: اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْ قَلْبِي خَاشِعًا وَصَلَاتِي مَقْبُولَةً
Transliteration:
Allāhumma-j‘al qalbī khāshi‘an wa ṣalātī maqbūlah.
Translation:
“O Allah, make my heart humble and my prayer accepted.”
This simple yet powerful dua after Azan helps prepare the heart and mind for Salah. By asking Allah for humility and acceptance, it ensures that one enters prayer with sincerity, focus, and devotion, turning Salah into a true act of connection with Allah.
Tafseer Insights of the Dua After Azan
- Al-Wasilah is the highest station in Paradise, reserved only for the Prophet ﷺ.
- Al-Fadilah means honor and excellence, showing his special rank.
- Maqam Mahmood refers to the Praiseworthy Station on the Day of Judgment, where the Prophet ﷺ will intercede for his Ummah.
By reciting this dua, we are essentially asking Allah to honor the Prophet ﷺ, which in turn earns us his intercession.
Benefits of Dua After Azan
Below are advantages of dua after Azan or Adhan:
- Guarantees the Prophet’s ﷺ intercession on the Day of Judgment.
- Forgiveness of sins and closeness to Allah.
- Strengthens Sunnah practices and revives Prophetic traditions.
- Brings blessings and tranquility to the heart before Salah.
- Increases love for the Prophet ﷺ and strengthens faith.
Conclusion
The dua after Azan is one of the simplest yet most powerful Sunnahs every follower of Islam can practice daily. It guarantees the Prophet’s ﷺ intercession, brings countless blessings, and prepares the heart for Salah. By reciting it regularly along with sending blessings upon the Prophet ﷺ and making personal duas, we revive a Prophetic tradition that ensures success in both worlds.
FAQs on Dua After Azan
Q1: Is the dua after Azan compulsory?
No, it is Sunnah Mu’akkadah (highly recommended).
Q2: Can women recite the dua after Azan?
Yes, both men and women are encouraged to recite it.
Q3: Should I raise my hands while reciting it?
No, the Sunnah is to recite it without raising hands.
Q4: Can I make other duas after Azan?
Yes, you can also make personal duas, as this is a time when prayers are accepted.
