Islamic prayer
Subhanallah, Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar (tasbih)
Tasbih for remembering Allah, featuring Subhan Allah wa bihamdihi in Arabic, in English letters and with its meaning.
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- Under a minute to recite
- Subhanallah, Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar (tasbih)
سبحان اللَّه وبحمده، سبحان اللَّه العظيم
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Subhana Allah wa bihamdihi, subhana Allah al-'Azim
Glory be to Allah and praise be to Him; glory be to Allah, the Almighty.
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When it is recited
Many Sunni Muslims recite tasbih after the daily prayers and during quiet moments throughout the day. Subhan Allah wa bihamdihi may also be recited on its own as an expression of praise and remembrance of Allah.
Where it comes from
Tasbih is an Islamic practice of glorifying Allah, rooted in the Qur'an and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad. The phrase Subhan Allah wa bihamdihi is recorded in hadith as a form of remembrance encouraged by the Prophet.
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Questions about Subhanallah, Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar (tasbih)
What does Subhan Allah wa bihamdihi mean?
It means “Glory be to Allah, and praise be to Him.” It expresses Allah's freedom from imperfection together with praise.
How long is the text shown here?
The text is presented as 1 verse and takes under a minute to recite.
How does this phrase relate to Subhanallah, Alhamdulillah and Allahu Akbar?
All are expressions used in dhikr, the remembrance of Allah. Subhanallah expresses His glory, Alhamdulillah means “Praise be to Allah,” and Allahu Akbar means “Allah is greatest.”
What language is it in?
The phrase is Arabic. It is also shown in English letters and with its meaning to help readers follow it.
