I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying (the version of Sulayman has: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to say) after his prayer:-
"O Allah, our Lord and Lord of everything, I bear witness that Thou art the Lord alone Who hast no partner; O Allah, Our Lord and Lord of everything, I bear witness that Muhammad is Thy servant and Thy apostle ; O Allah, our Lord and Lord of everything, I bear witness that all the servants are brethren; O Allah, our Lord and Lord of everything make me sincere to Thee, and my family too at every moment, in this world and in the world hereafter, O Possessor of glory and honour, listen to me and answer. Allah is incomparably great. O Allah, Light of the heavens and of the earth".
The narrator Sulaiman b. Dawud said: "Lord of the heavens and of the earth, Allah is incomparably great. Allah is sufficient for me; and the excellent guardian is He; Allah is incomparably great.
Narrated by Narrated Zayd ibn Arqam:
Context
Zayd ibn Arqam narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) used to make a specific supplication after his prayers. This supplication acknowledges Allah's oneness, the Prophethood of Muhammad (ﷺ), and the brotherhood of all believers. It reflects a deep sense of sincerity and a plea for guidance and support for oneself and one's family in both this life and the hereafter.
Modern Application
In contemporary life, this hadith encourages individuals to incorporate meaningful supplications into their daily prayers. Making dua after prayer can strengthen one's connection to Allah and serve as a reminder of the importance of sincerity and community.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Supplication because it highlights the practice of making dua after prayer, emphasizing the importance of sincere communication with Allah.
My Lord, You have given me [something] of sovereignty and taught me of the interpretation of dreams. Creator of the heavens and earth, You are my protector in this world and in the Hereafter. Cause me to die a Muslim and join me with the righteous."
This hadith is #1509 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat): Detailed Injunctions about Witr. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Zayd ibn Arqam:.