Because the prayer after the fardhu prayer includes praising Allah SWT and Rasulullah SAW. Please remember that prayers after completing the obligatory prayers also include requests for forgiveness and daily blessings. The reading after the obligatory prayer includes dhikr, followed by the reading of a short letter and verse from the Koran.

Intention and Prayer Reading After Obligatory Prayer with Meaning & Virtue

The prayer after the Fardhu prayer has its own meaning and priority for Muslims. In fact, it is said that one of the efficacious or quick times for a prayer to be answered is after the 5 daily Fardhu prayers.

After performing the Fardhu prayer, it is a good idea not to immediately leave the place of prayer, but to pray and make dhikr first according to the recommendations of the Prophet Muhammad. The following are the intentions and prayer readings after the Fardhu prayer, and the advantages of doing them.

Intention of Fardhu Prayer 5 Times

Performing the Fardhu prayers 5 times a day is mandatory for Muslims who are mature and wise. The fardhu prayer consists of 17 rak'ahs every day with the division of rak'ahs as follows:

• Fajr prayer of 2 rak'ahs

• Dhuhr prayer is 4 rak'ahs

• Asr prayer is 4 rak'ahs

• Maghrib prayer is 3 rak'ahs

• Isha prayer is 4 rak'ahs

1. Intention for Morning Prayer

The time for the morning prayer starts at dawn until just before sunrise. Reading the intention for the morning prayer: Usholli fardha subhi rak'ataini mustaqbilal qiblati adaa`an lillaahi ta'aala.

2. Intention for Midday Prayer

The midday prayer time is during the day. More precisely, when the sun is in the middle of the sky until late afternoon. The midday prayer time ends when the shadow of an object is the same length as that object. Reading the intention for the midday prayer: Usholli fardha zuhri arba'a raka`aatin mustaqbilal qiblati adaa`an lillaahi ta'aala.

3. Intention for Asr Prayer

Asr prayer time is in the afternoon. To be precise, when the shadow of the object exceeds a little from the object until the sun sets. Reading the intention for the Asr prayer: Usholli fardha 'asri arba'a raka`aatin mustaqbilal qiblati adaa`an lillaahi ta'aala.

4. Intention for Maghrib Prayer

Maghrib prayer time is performed when the sun has set until the shafaq disappears. Syafaq is the name for the reddish light that appears after sunset. The reading of the intention for the Maghrib prayer is: Usholli fardha magribi tsalaatsa raka`aatin mustaqbilal qiblati adaan lillahi ta'ala.

5. Intention to pray Isha

The time for the Isha prayer is when the syafaq disappears until just before dawn. Reading the intention for the Isha prayer: Usholli fardha 'isya`i arba'a raka`aatin mustaqbilal qiblati adaan lillahi ta'ala.

Reading Prayers and Dhikr After Fardh Prayers

After praying fardhu, it is better not to immediately leave the place of prayer. Sit for a moment to recite remembrance and pray, asking Allah SWT for forgiveness and protection. Listen and memorize several collections of prayers after fard prayers as follows. You don't have to read the collection of prayers below in order.

1. Read Istigfar 3 times

Astaghfirullah Hal Adzim, Aladzi Lailaha Illahuwal Khayyul Qoyyuum Wa Atubu Ilaiih.

2. Give praise to Allah SWT

Allahumma Antassalam, Waminkassalam, Wa Ilayka Ya'udussalam Fakhayyina Rabbana Bissalaam Wa-Adkhilnaljannata Darossalam Tabarokta Rabbanaa Wata'alayta Yaa Dzaljalaali Wal Ikraam.

3. Reading the Ayat Kursi

Allahu la ilaha illaa huwal hayyul qayyum. Laa ta'khudzuhuu sinatuw wa laa naum. Lahu ma fis samawati wama fil ardh. Man zal ladzii yasyfa'u 'indahuu illaa bi iznih. Ya'lamu ma baina aidihim wa maa khalfahum. Wa laa yuhiithuuna bi say-im min 'ilmihi illaa bima syaa-a. Wasia Kursiyyuhus Samaawaati wal ardh walaa ya-udah hifzuhuma Wahuwal 'aliyul 'azim.

4. Reciting Tahlil

Laa ilaha illallah wahdahu la syarikalah, lahul mulku wa lahul hamdu wa huwa 'ala kulli syaiin qodir.

5. Prophet's prayers

Allahumma sholli ala Muhammad waala ali sayiidina Muhammad.

6. Reading Tasbih, Tahmid, Takbir

Tasbih sentence: Subhanallah

Tahmid's sentence: Alhamdulillah

Takbir sentence: Allahu Akbar

7. Prayer for Safety in the World and the Hereafter

Allahumma inna nasaluka salamatan fiddin, wa 'afiyata fil jasad, wa ziyadatan fil 'ilmi, wa barokatan firrizqi, wa taubatan qoblal maut, warahmatan 'indal maut, wa maghfirotan ba'dal maut, Allahumma hawwin 'alaina fi sakaratil maut, wannajata minannari , wal 'afwa 'indal reckoning.

8. Prayer for Both Parents

Rabbana firlana zunubana wa liwaa-lidiana walimasyaayikhinaa wa limu‘alli-mienaa wa Liman lahuu haqqun’ alain aa wa lim an ahabba wa ahsana ilaina wa likaaffatil mus lemonade a ajma'in.

9. Prayer to be kept away from liver disease

Rabbanā lā tuzig qulụbanā ba’da iż hadaitanā wa hab lanaā mil ladunka raḥmah, innaka antal-wahhāb.

10. Prayer for protection from negative characteristics

Allahumma innii a'uzu bika minal ajzi, wal kasali, wal jubni, wal haromi, wal bukhl. Wa audzu bika min adzabil qabri wa min fitnatil mahya wal mamat.

The Virtue of Prayer After Fard Prayer

Once you know what reading intentions and prayers can be said after the fardhu prayer, now it's a good idea to understand the priority and importance of prayer after prayer.

Get closer to Allah SWT

Prayer after prayer can be a means of getting closer to Allah SWT. By reading the prayer after the Fardhu prayer, you show gratitude and respect to Allah for the blessings and mercy He has given.

Increase reward

Reading prayers after Fard prayers can also increase your reward before Allah. Every time you read a prayer, Allah will give you multiple rewards.

Calms the mind and heart

Praying after prayer helps calm the mind. Remembering Allah and reading prayers will divert your attention from the burdens your mind and heart are facing.

Increase faith

Praying prayer also shows your trust and confidence in Allah SWT as the creator of the universe and everything in it.

Perfecting the prayer service

The prayer service can be more perfect if it ends with prayer.

By reading the article on the intention and reading of the 5 daily fardhu prayers and a collection of prayers after prayer, hopefully you can practice them more often in your daily life.