Invocations during Sujood — Du'a 3

سُبوحٌ، قُدُّوسٌ، رَبُّ المَلَائِكَةِ وَالرُّوحِ

Pronunciation

Subbohoon quddos, rabbul-mala-ikati warrooh

English meaning

Perfect and Holy (He is), Lord of the angles and the Rooh (i.e. Jibra-eel).

Explanation (Tafseer)

This remembrance in prostration declares Allah perfectly pure and holy, then names Him as Lord of the angels and the Spirit, identified in the displayed meaning as Jibra-eel. The wording is entirely devoted to reverence for Allah's holiness and lordship.

When to use

Invocations during Sujood

Reference & source

Hisn al-Muslim 43

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