Hadith: 'O Mu`adh, by Allah I love you! I advise you not to miss saying after every Salah...'

Q 3: It is reported that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said to Mu‘adh: “O Mu‘adh, by Allah I love you, by Allah I love you.” Then he (peace be upon him) said, “I advise you, O Mu‘adh, not to miss saying after every Salah (Prayer): O Allah, help me remember You, thank You and worship You in the best manner.” When should we say this Du‘a’ (supplication); should it be said before or after Taslim (salutation of peace ending the Prayer) due to saying "after every Salah"?

A: The meaning of "after every Salah" in the mentioned Hadith is after concluding Salah with Taslim. This is explained by the Hadith of the poor Muhajirun (Emigrants from Makkah to Madinah) in which the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: Glorify Allah (saying: "Subhan Allah [Glory be to Allah]"), magnify Him (saying: "Allahu Akbar [Allah is the Greatest]") and praise Him (saying: "Al-hamdu lillah [All praise is due to Allah]") thirty-three times at the end of every Salah. It is well-known that this Dhikr (Remembrance of Allah) is said after Salah, thus this means after the end of Salah.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.