Du‘a Between the Two Prostrations in Salah – Sunnah Supplication

❖ Hadith Reference​

Narrated by Abdullah ibn Abbas رضي الله عنهما:
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ used to say between the two prostrations:
اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْلِي وَارْحَمْنِي، وَاهْدِنِي وَعَافِنِي وَارْزُقْنِي
“O Allah, forgive me, have mercy on me, guide me, grant me wellbeing, and provide for me.”
Source: Abu Dawood: 850, Tirmidhi: 284

• Imam Tirmidhi called it “Ghareeb.”
• Al-Hakim authenticated it, and adh-Dhahabi agreed, although the chain includes Kamil Abu al-‘Alaa, a narrator who is honest but makes mistakes.

In some narrations, “واجبرني” (strengthen me) replaces “واهدني”, and “وعافني” is not mentioned.

❖ Scholarly Review​

• Hadith Status: حسن (Hasan – Good)
• Tirmidhi & Ibn Majah mention the variant with “واجبرني”.
• The narrator Kamil Abu al-‘Alaa is declared reliable by Yahya ibn Ma‘in despite occasional errors.

❖ Important Benefits​

❖ Practicing the Sunnah:
This Du‘a is established from authentic narrations, and should be recited calmly between the two Sujood. One should not rush into the next Sajdah without completing it with mindfulness.

❖ Combined Du‘as:
The version commonly recited combines authentic phrases from Abu Dawood, Tirmidhi, and al-Sunan al-Kubra, making it comprehensive and in accordance with multiple verified chains.

❖ Core Meanings in the Du‘a:
This short yet comprehensive supplication includes key requests every Muslim desires:

• Forgiveness
• Mercy
• Guidance
• Wellbeing (health)
• Sustenance (Rizq)
  Each phrase highlights both spiritual and worldly needs, encapsulating the balance Islam teaches.

❖ Conclusion​

The Du‘a between the two prostrations is authentically reported and highly recommended, reflecting the mercy, structure, and depth of the Prophet’s ﷺ prayers. It should be memorized, practiced with calmness, and taught to others to ensure the correct performance of Salah.