Dua: Excellence of Tasbih, Tahmid, Tahlil, and Takbir (7 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 “Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said: "O Abdullah bin Qais, should…”, meaning “Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said: "O Abdullah bin Qais, should I not point you to one of the treasures of Paradise?”. It is reported in Muslim 4/2076, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim.
Excellence of Tasbih, Tahmid, Tahlil, and Takbir in Arabic
Transliteration
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said: "O Abdullah bin Qais, should I not point you to one of the treasures of Paradise?" I said, "Yes, O Messenger of Allah." So he told me to say: Lā ḥawla wa lā quwwata 'illā billāh.
Meaning in English
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said: "O Abdullah bin Qais, should I not point you to one of the treasures of Paradise?" I said, "Yes, O Messenger of Allah." So he told me to say: There is no power and no might except by Allah.
When and how to recite it
Hisn al-Muslim lists this dua under “Excellence of Tasbih, Tahmid, Tahlil, and Takbir”.
The source adds: So he told me to say.
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 Muslim 4/2076.
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 “Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said: "O Abdullah bin Qais, should…”, meaning “Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said: "O Abdullah bin Qais, should I not point you to one of the treasures of Paradise?”. It is reported in Muslim 4/2076, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim.
What does the dua for excellence of tasbih, tahmid, tahlil, and takbir mean?
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said: "O Abdullah bin Qais, should I not point you to one of the treasures of Paradise?" I said, "Yes, O Messenger of Allah." There is no power and no might except by Allah.
How do you pronounce the dua for excellence of tasbih, tahmid, tahlil, and takbir?
The transliteration is: Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said: "O Abdullah bin Qais, should I not point you to one of the treasures of Paradise?" I said, "Yes, O Messenger of Allah." Lā ḥawla wa lā quwwata 'illā billāh.
Where is the dua for excellence of tasbih, tahmid, tahlil, and takbir reported?
Muslim 4/2076. 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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