Daily & morning/evening
Help to remember, thank and worship Allah well
The Prophet ﷺ took Mu'adh by the hand and told him he loved him, then advised him never to leave this du'a after any prayer. It asks Allah for the help to do the three things worship depends on: to remember Him, to thank Him, and to worship Him beautifully. Say it after the tasleem of every salah.
اللَّهُمَّ أَعِنِّي عَلَى ذِكْرِكَ وَشُكْرِكَ وَحُسْنِ عِبَادَتِكَ
Allāhumma aʿinnī ʿalā dhikrika wa shukrika wa ḥusni ʿibādatik
O Allah, help me to remember You, to thank You, and to worship You in the best way.
Authenticity: Sahih (authentic), reported by Abu Dawud (1522).
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The Prophet ﷺ advised saying it after every prayer.
How often
Once after each of the five daily prayers.
Frequently asked
When is this du'a said?
After the tasleem of every obligatory prayer, following the Prophet's advice to Mu'adh ibn Jabal not to leave it after any salah.
Why is it so highly recommended?
Because it asks for help with the very things worship rests on: remembrance (dhikr), gratitude (shukr) and excellence in worship (ihsan).