64/51. Chapter:
Sahih Bukhari 4293 — Dua in Ruku and Sujood
Chapter
Dua in Ruku and Sujood Hadith: Subhanaka Allahumma Rabbana wa Bihamdika
Sahih Bukhari : 4293
Sahih BukhariHadith Number 4293
حَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا غُنْدَرٌ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ، عَنْ أَبِي الضُّحَى، عَنْ مَسْرُوقٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ ـ رضى الله عنها ـ قَالَتْ كَانَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ فِي رُكُوعِهِ وَسُجُودِهِ " سُبْحَانَكَ اللَّهُمَّ، رَبَّنَا وَبِحَمْدِكَ، اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي ".
A'isha Narrated from:
The Prophet (ﷺ) used to say in his bowings and prostrations, "Subhanaka Allahumma Rabbanã wa bihamdika, Allãhumma ighfirli" (Glorified be You, O Allah, our Lord! All the praises are for You. O Allah, forgive me)!"
Reference : Sahih al-Bukhari 4293In-book reference : Book 64, Hadith 326USC-MSA web (English) reference : Vol. 1, Book 59, Hadith 587
Summary of Sahih Bukhari Hadith 4293
This dua in ruku and sujood hadith gives a short supplication the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم used to say in his bowing and prostrations: Subhanaka Allahumma Rabbana wa bihamdika, Allahumma ighfirli. The meaning given in the translation is: Glorified be You, O Allah, our Lord; all praises are for You; O Allah, forgive me. The hadith teaches a beautiful mix of praise and seeking forgiveness inside prayer. It does not only mention asking Allah for something. It begins with glorifying Allah and praising Him, then asks for forgiveness. Since the report says the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم used to say it in bowing and prostration, it points to repeated practice. The wording is short enough to remember and deep enough to shape the heart in prayer.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم praised Allah in bowing and prostration.
- Seeking forgiveness is joined with glorification and praise.
- Short duas can carry deep meaning in prayer.
- The report teaches a specific prophetic wording for worship.
