FatwaSarawakPrayer (Salah)
Hikmah dari bacaan solat
Why is Rabbana wa lakal hamd still recited after rising from bowing when praying alone, rather than Rabbi?
Short answer
The phrase Rabbana wa lakal hamd is kept in its plural form even in solo prayer because it is the practice taught and performed by the Prophet, and the prayer is built on following his method.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Sarawak State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Irsyad (Koleksi Kemusykilan Agama)
- Topic
- Prayer (Salah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The phrase Rabbana wa lakal hamd is kept in its plural form even in solo prayer because it is the practice taught and performed by the Prophet, and the prayer is built on following his method. The ruling gives two further wisdoms: it symbolises the unity of Muslims, as with the word we in the recitation of Al-Fatihah, and it expresses reverence for Allah, since the plural in Arabic usage conveys honour. Preserving the wording taught by the Prophet in the prayer's remembrances is described as more virtuous.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Oleh itu, bacaan tersebut merupakan sunnah Nabi Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam dan Baginda Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam juga mengajar umat Islam untuk membaca bacaan tersebut sepertimana yang dilakukan olehnya ketika menunaikan solat.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Sarawak State Mufti Department. “Hikmah dari bacaan solat”, 23 May 2026. https://muftinegeri.sarawak.gov.my/web/subpage/irsyad_list/#2026-05-23-hikmah-dari-bacaan-solat. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/why-rabbana-lakal-hamd-solo-prayer/