Allahumma A’inni Ala Zikrika Wa Shukrika Full Dua Meaning & Benefts

Allahumma A’inni Ala Zikrika is a short and comprehensive Dua that was taught and advised by the messenger of Allah (ﷺ) to recite after every Prayer (Salah).

The dua holds various aspects of seeking Allah’s assistance in the remembrance of Him, being thankful towards Him, and doing righteous worship.

We will discuss in detail how it is written in Arabic and its Meaning and benefits of reciting it.

Allahumma A’inni Ala Zikrika Details

In Arabic

The full Dua is written in Arabic with the Diacritical as:

اللَّهُمَّ أَعِنِّيْ عَلَى ذِكْرِكَ وَشُكْرِكَ وَحُسْنِ عِبَادَتِكَ

and Without the Diacritical:

اللهم أعني على ذكرك، وشكرك، وحسن عبادتك

Transliteration

Allahumma A’inni Ala Zikrika wa Shukrika wa Husni Ibadatika

Meaning

“O Allah help me in remembering You, in thanking You, and to worship You in the most excellent manner“

The Dua is Asking Allah for help and assistance in 3 specific things regarding Ibadah which are:

• Zikrika: Which is keep remembering Allah
• Shukrika: This is being thankful and grateful for Allah for everything
• Husni Ibadatika: This is performing Prayers and Ibadah in the most sincere and excellent manners

Pronunciation

The following video we have made will help you learn the proper pronunciation of the Dua word by word:

Dua Benefits

The Dua provides plenty of benefits as it will provide the things that this supplication is asking for which are:

1. Seeking Help in Remembering Allah: By asking Allah for help in remembering Him, individuals acknowledge the importance of keeping Allah in their thoughts and hearts. It reflects a desire to maintain a constant connection with Allah and to be mindful of His presence in their lives. Seeking Allah’s assistance in remembering Him can lead to a heightened awareness and consciousness of His blessings and guidance.
2. Seeking Help to Be Grateful: The dua seeks Allah’s help in expressing gratitude towards Him. Being grateful is a core aspect of Islam and is a way of recognizing and appreciating Allah’s blessings. By asking for assistance in expressing gratitude, individuals seek to cultivate a grateful heart and acknowledge that gratitude is a gift from Allah.
3. Seeking Assistance in Worshiping Excellently: The dua asks for help in performing worship in the best and most excellent manner. It reflects a desire to worship Allah with sincerity, devotion, and excellence. By seeking Allah’s assistance in worship, individuals acknowledge their dependence on His guidance and support to enhance the quality of their acts of worship.
4. Deepening the Relationship with Allah: Individuals seek a closer connection with Allah by reciting this dua. It demonstrates a sincere desire to grow in spirituality, strengthen the bond with the Creator, and live a life centered around the remembrance of Allah, gratitude, and worship. Seeking Allah’s assistance in these areas can lead to a deeper and more meaningful relationship with Him.
5. It is very short and simple so it is easy to memorize and recite frequently.
6. You will earn good deeds for following Hadith for reciting after every Salah

Dua Source

Mu’adh bin Jabal (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Prophet Muhammed (ﷺ) held my hand and said, “O Mu’adh, By Allah, I love you and advise you not to miss supplicating after every Salat (prayer) saying: ‘Allahumma a’inni ‘ala dhikrika wa shukrika, wa husni ‘ibadatika,”.

[Abu Dawud and An- Nasa’i]