What to say after Iqama

7-10-1999 | IslamWeb

Question:

What are we supposed to say after Iqama salat? Is there an invocation?

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Answer:

Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the World; and blessings and peace be upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon all his Family and Companions. Imam Shafi‘e said that the Prophet Muhammad (Blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) recommended Duaa (supplication) after Iqama. Prophet (Blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) did not specify a Duaa. Therefore, Imam Sahfi‘e chose the same Duaa which is recited after Azan because the words of Iqama resemble to words of Azan. No one other than Shafi‘e agreed to it because no sound Hadith indicates it. Anyway, Duaa can be made from authentic Duaas. Allah knows best.