"I heard Abdullah bin Az-Zubair speaking from the Minbar, saying: 'When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said the taslim, he would say: "La Ilaha Illallah wahdahu la sharika lah, lahul-mulk wa lahul-hamd wa huwa 'ala kulli shay'in qadir, la hawla wala quwwata illa billahil-'azim; la ilaha ill-Allahu wa la nabbed illa iyyah, ahlan-ni'mati wal-fadli wath-thana'il-has an; la ilaha ill-Allah, mukhlisina lahud-dina wa law karihal-kafirun (There is none worthy of worship except Allah (SWT) alone, with no partner or associate. His is the Dominion, to Him be all praise, and He is able to do all things; there is no power and no strength except with Allah (SWT) the Almighty. There is none worthy of worship except Allah (SWT), and we worship none but Him, the source of blessing and kindness and the One Who is deserving of all good praise. There is none worthy of worship except Allah (SWT), and we are sincere in faith and devotion to Him even though the disbelievers detest it. )
The Book of Forgetfulness (In Prayer)
Sunan an-Nasa'i 1339
Hadith Commentary
This noble narration transmitted by Abdullah bin Az-Zubair informs us of the comprehensive remembrance (dhikr) that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) would recite after concluding his prayer with the taslim. This practice demonstrates the perfection of the Prophet's worship and his continuous connection with Allah even after the formal prayer has ended.
The opening phrase "La Ilaha Illallah wahdahu la sharika lah" establishes the foundation of Tawhid - Allah's absolute Oneness and uniqueness. This is followed by acknowledging His complete sovereignty ("lahul-mulk"), that all praise is due to Him alone ("lahul-hamd"), and His absolute power over all things.
"La hawla wala quwwata illa billah" expresses the believer's complete dependence on Allah, recognizing that all ability to avoid disobedience and perform obedience comes solely from Divine assistance.
The subsequent phrases reinforce the exclusivity of worship to Allah alone and acknowledge Him as the source of all blessings, favors, and excellent praise. The concluding statement affirms the believer's determination to maintain sincere devotion to Allah regardless of the disbelievers' aversion, demonstrating the strength of faith and commitment to Tawhid.
This comprehensive dhikr serves as spiritual protection, strengthens faith, and maintains the connection established during the formal prayer, allowing the worshipper to carry the prayer's blessings into their daily life.