Rukoo Dua
Rukoo’ Du‘a #1
Say three times:
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْعَظِيْمِ
I declare the perfection and majesty of my Great Lord.
Subhaana Rabbiyal-‘Azeem
The compilers of Sunan and Ahmad have narrated the Hadith.
Abu Dawood, No. 870; Tirmidhi, No. 262; Nasa’i, No. 1007; Ibn Majah, No. 897; Ahmad, No. 3514.
See also: Saheeh at-Tirmidhi, 1/83
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Rukoo’ Du‘a #2
سُبْحَانَكَ اللّٰهُمَّ رَبَّنَا وَبِحَمْدِكَ، اَللّٰهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِيْ
O Allah! Our Lord! I declare Your perfection and majesty along with Your praise. O Allah! Forgive me.
Subhaana-kallaahumma Rabbanaa wa bihamdika, Allaahummaghfir lee
Bukhari 1/99, No. 794; Muslim 1/350, No. 484
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Rukoo’ Du‘a #3
سُبُّوْحٌ، قُدُّوْسٌ، رَبُّ الْمَلَائِكَةِ وَالرُّوْحِ
(He/You are) Perfect and free from all faults, Most Holy and Exalted; the Lord of the Angels and the Spirit.
Subboohun Quddoosun Rabbul-Malaa’ikati war-Rooh
Muslim 1/353, No. 474; Abu Dawood 1/230, No. 872
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Rukoo’ Du‘a #4
اَللّٰهُمَّ لَكَ رَكَعْتُ، وَبِكَ اٰمَنْتُ، وَلَكَ اَسْلَمْتُ، خَشَعَ لَكَ سَمْعِيْ، وَبَصَرِيْ، وَمُخِّيْ، وَعَظْمِيْ، وَعَصَبِيْ، وَمَآ اَسْتَقَلَّتْ بِهِ قَدَمِيْ
O Allah! For You alone I have bowed, in You alone I have believed, and to You alone I have submitted. My hearing, my sight, my mind, my bones, my nerves— all have humbled themselves to You, and whatever my feet carry [meaning my whole being]— that too (is humbled to You).
Allaahumma laka raka‘tu, wa bika aamantu wa laka aslamtu. Khasha‘a laka sam‘ee wa basaree wa mukhkhee wa ‘azmee wa ‘asabee wa ma astaqallat bihi qadamee
Muslim 1/534, No. 771; also narrated by the four compilers of Sunan except Ibn Majah.
Abu Dawood, No. 760, 761; Tirmidhi, No. 3421; Nasa’i, No. 1049; however, the portion in brackets is the wording of Ibn Khuzaymah, No. 607; Ibn Hibban, No. 1901
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Rukoo’ Du‘a #5
سُبْحَانَ ذِي الْجَبَرُوْتِ، وَالْمَلَكُوْتِ، وَالْكِبْرِيَاءِ، وَالْعَظَمَةِ
I declare the perfection and majesty of the One who is the Possessor of might, absolute dominion, supreme grandeur, and incomparable greatness.
Subhaana dhil-jabarooti wal-malakooti wal-kibriyaa’i wal-‘azamah
Abu Dawood 1/230, No. 873; Nasa’i, No. 1131; Ahmad, No. 13980 — its chain is Hasan (good).
FAQ About Rukoo’ & Rukoo’ Du‘a
1. How do you perform Rukoo’ Du‘a correctly?
After you bow into ruku’ with a straight back and hands on your knees, you recite one of the authentic adhkār of ruku’, such as:
“Subhaana Rabbiyal-‘Azeem” (three times) or any of the other authentic du‘a listed.
All these du‘a are optional Sunnah, and you may alternate between them.
2. How to do Ruku properly?
A correct ruku includes:
Back straight, head aligned with the back (not lifted or dropped).
Hands firmly on knees, fingers spread.
Eyes looking at the place of sajdah.
Calmness, no rushing.
Recite the adhkār of ruku’.
3. What do I say when I go into Ruku?
When lowering into ruku’, say:
“Allahu Akbar.”
Once in ruku’, recite the adhkār such as “Subhaana Rabbiyal-‘Azeem” (3 times).
4. What do I say during Ruku?
You may say any of the following authentic ruku’ du‘a:
Subhaana Rabbiyal-‘Azeem
Subboohun Quddoos…
Allaahumma laka raka‘tu…
Subhaanakallaahumma Rabbanaa…
Subhaana dhil-jabarooti…
Rotating between them is sunnah.
5. How to perform Ruku according to the Qur’an?
The Qur’an commands believers:
“Bow (irka‘oo) and prostrate and worship your Lord.” (Al-Hajj 22:77)
The details (how to bow, what to recite) come from the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ.
6. What do you recite in Rukoo’?
Minimum Sunnah:
“Subhaana Rabbiyal-‘Azeem” (at least once, preferably 3 times).
You may add the longer du‘a listed above.
7. What to say when rising from Ruku’?
You say:
“Sami‘allahu liman hamidah.”
And when standing:
“Rabbanaa wa lakal-hamd.”
8. How to get 100% of your du‘a accepted?
No one is guaranteed 100% acceptance, but acceptance increases with:
Sincerity
Halal income
Consistency
Patience
Making du‘a at special times (last third of night, between adhan & iqamah, sujood, Jumu’ah hour, rain)
Avoiding sins
Trusting Allah’s timing
Allah always answers—but the form of the answer may differ (immediate, delayed, or saved for the Hereafter).
9. Is the emoji haram?
The emoji is commonly understood today as a symbol of:
“Thank you”
“Please”
“Respect/dua hands”
Most scholars consider it permissible as long as it is not intended as a religious gesture of another faith (e.g., worship, prayer to idols).
If used only for “thanks” or “dua,” it is fine.
10. What are common mistakes in Ruku’?
- Back is curved or too low
Head is raised too high or hanging
Rushing without calmness
Not placing hands firmly on knees
Not saying any dhikr
Treating ruku like a quick bow
Not keeping eyes on the place of sujood
