Dua: Excellence of Tasbih, Tahmid, Tahlil, and Takbir (11 of 12)
Excellence of Tasbih, Tahmid, Tahlil, and Takbir. Istighfar, tasbih, tahmid and gatherings.
What is the dua for excellence of tasbih, tahmid, tahlil, and takbir?
One of the 12 duas for excellence of tasbih, tahmid, tahlil, and takbir in Hisn al-Muslim begins “Alḥamdulillāh”, meaning “Praise is for Allah”. It is reported in At-Tirmidhi 5/462, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim. The Arabic text, transliteration and full meaning are given below.
Excellence of Tasbih, Tahmid, Tahlil, and Takbir in Arabic
Transliteration
The most excellent invocation is: Alḥamdulillāh and the most excellent words of remembrance are: Lā ilāha illallāh.
Meaning in English
The most excellent invocation is: Praise is for Allah. and the most excellent words of remembrance are: There is none worthy of worship but Allah.
When and how to recite it
Hisn al-Muslim lists this dua under “Excellence of Tasbih, Tahmid, Tahlil, and Takbir”.
The source adds: The most excellent invocation is: and the most excellent words of remembrance are.
The source does not give a fixed number of repetitions.
Where does this dua come from?
This dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah compiled by Sa'id bin Ali al-Qahtani. It is reported in At-Tirmidhi 5/462.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dua for excellence of tasbih, tahmid, tahlil, and takbir?
One of the 12 duas for excellence of tasbih, tahmid, tahlil, and takbir in Hisn al-Muslim begins “Alḥamdulillāh”, meaning “Praise is for Allah”. It is reported in At-Tirmidhi 5/462, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim. The Arabic text, transliteration and full meaning are given below.
What does the dua for excellence of tasbih, tahmid, tahlil, and takbir mean?
Praise is for Allah. There is none worthy of worship but Allah.
How do you pronounce the dua for excellence of tasbih, tahmid, tahlil, and takbir?
The transliteration is: Alḥamdulillāh Lā ilāha illallāh.
Where is the dua for excellence of tasbih, tahmid, tahlil, and takbir reported?
At-Tirmidhi 5/462. The dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah.
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