Azan Ke Baad Ki Dua: Arabic Text, Meaning, and What to Say After the Adhan

Quick answer: After the adhan, repeat the words of the muezzin, send durood on the Prophet ﷺ, then recite the dua taught in Sahih al-Bukhari: Allahumma rabba hadhihid-da‘watit-taammah… It asks Allah to grant the Prophet ﷺ al-wasilah and al-fadilah and to raise him to the praised station. The Prophet ﷺ said that whoever says it after hearing the call, his intercession becomes due for that person on the Day of Resurrection.

Azan Ke Baad Ki Dua in Arabic

Transliteration: Allahumma rabba hadhihid-da‘watit-taammati was-salaatil-qaa’imati, aati Muhammadanil-waseelata wal-fadeelata, wab‘athhu maqaamam-mahmoodanil-ladhee wa‘adtah.

English meaning: O Allah, Lord of this perfect call and of the prayer that is about to be established, grant Muhammad ﷺ the wasilah and the fadilah, and raise him to the praised station that You promised him.

اردو مفہوم: اے اللہ! اس کامل پکار اور قائم ہونے والی نماز کے رب! محمد ﷺ کو وسیلہ اور فضیلت عطا فرما اور انہیں اس مقامِ محمود پر پہنچا جس کا تو نے ان سے وعدہ کیا ہے۔

Source: Sahih al-Bukhari, narrated by Jabir ibn Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with him).

What Do Wasilah, Fadilah and Maqam Mahmud Mean?

• Al-Wasilah: The Prophet ﷺ explained it as a rank in Paradise that only one servant of Allah will receive, and he hoped to be that servant (Sahih Muslim).
• Al-Fadilah: A degree of excellence above all creation.
• Al-Maqam al-Mahmud: The praised station, which scholars explain as the station of the great intercession on the Day of Resurrection.

The Full Sunnah Steps After the Adhan

1. Repeat what the muezzin says. The Prophet ﷺ said: “When you hear the call, say what the muezzin says” (Bukhari and Muslim). For Hayya ‘alas-salah and Hayya ‘alal-falah, say La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah instead. See the full words in our guide to the adhan.
2. Say the shahada after the muezzin’s shahada. It is reported in Sahih Muslim that whoever says the following after hearing the muezzin, his sins are forgiven.

Meaning: And I bear witness that there is no god but Allah alone, with no partner, and that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger. I am pleased with Allah as Lord, with Muhammad as Messenger, and with Islam as religion.

3. Send durood on the Prophet ﷺ. The Prophet ﷺ told us to send blessings on him after the call (Sahih Muslim). Use the short or full form from our Durood Sharif guide.
4. Recite the dua above. This is the dua for which the intercession is promised.
5. Ask for your own needs. The Prophet ﷺ said that a dua made between the adhan and the iqamah is not rejected (Abu Dawud and Tirmidhi). Use this time. Read the etiquette in how to make dua.

Common Questions and Mistakes

Do I need to raise my hands?

Scholars differ, and no clear hadith orders raising the hands for this dua. Many say it is fine to raise hands in general dua but not required here. Ask a scholar you trust.

Is it correct to wipe the eyes with the thumbs?

Some people kiss their thumbs and wipe their eyes when they hear the Prophet’s ﷺ name in the adhan. Scholars say there is no authentic hadith for this practice. Stay with the sunnah steps above.

Is there an extra line at the end of the dua?

Some books add innaka la tukhliful mi‘aad (“You never break Your promise”). That addition is not in the Sahih al-Bukhari wording. Scholars have discussed its chain, so the safest way is to recite the Bukhari wording as given.

Can women make this dua too?

Yes. Everyone who hears the adhan can follow the same steps.

What if I am in the middle of something when the adhan starts?

Scholars say it is recommended to pause and respond if you can, and if you are praying, you continue the prayer and do not repeat the words. If you miss it, you can still make the dua after the adhan ends.

Why This Dua Matters

It combines love for the Prophet ﷺ with a clear reward and takes under 20 seconds. The adhan is also the moment when the call to salah reaches you, so it is a good time to prepare, make wudu and get ready to pray. Learn more about the call in the spiritual significance of the adhan and about the importance of namaz.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the dua to read after the azan?

“Allahumma rabba hadhihid-da‘watit-taammah” (the full text is above), reported in Sahih al-Bukhari.

Should the dua be said silently or aloud?

There is no fixed rule. Most people say it quietly so they do not disturb others.

What is the reward for the dua after the adhan?

The Prophet ﷺ said that the intercession becomes due for the one who says it. We ask Allah for His acceptance.

Is the dua after the adhan different from the dua between adhan and iqamah?

Yes. The dua above is a fixed text taught by the Prophet ﷺ. The dua between adhan and iqamah is your own personal dua, in any words.

Conclusion

The azan ke baad ki dua is short, authentic and easy to memorise. Repeat the adhan, send durood, recite the dua, and then ask Allah for what you need. Share this with your family so that the practice is alive in your home.

Next, read Attahiyat (Tashahhud) and how many rakats are in each prayer, or find a gathering near you on our Islamic events page.

Please confirm the Arabic text and rulings with a qualified scholar or a printed source.