Dua: Excellence of Tasbih, Tahmid, Tahlil, and Takbir (2 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 “Lā ilāha illallāh”, meaning “None has the right to be worshipped but Allah alone, Who has no partner”. It is reported in Al-Bukhari 7/67, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim.

Excellence of Tasbih, Tahmid, Tahlil, and Takbir in Arabic

وَقَالَ صلى الله عليه وسلم: مَنْ قَالَ (لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ، وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ، وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ) عَشْرَ مِرَارٍ، كَانَ كَمَنْ أَعْتَقَ أَرْبَعَةَ أَنْفُسٍ مِنْ وَلَدِ إِسْمَاعِيلَ

Transliteration

Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said: Whoever says: Lā ilāha illallāh waḥdahu lā sharīka lah, lahu ‘l-mulku wa lahu ‘l-ḥamd wa huwa `alā kulli shay'in Qadīr. ten times, will have the reward for freeing four slaves from the Children of Isma'il.

Meaning in English

Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said: Whoever says: None has the right to be worshipped but Allah alone, Who has no partner. His is the dominion and His is the praise, and He is Able to do all things. ten times, will have the reward for freeing four slaves from the Children of Isma'il.

When and how to recite it

Hisn al-Muslim lists this dua under “Excellence of Tasbih, Tahmid, Tahlil, and Takbir”.

The source adds: Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said: Whoever says.

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 Al-Bukhari 7/67.

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 “Lā ilāha illallāh”, meaning “None has the right to be worshipped but Allah alone, Who has no partner”. It is reported in Al-Bukhari 7/67, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim.

What does the dua for excellence of tasbih, tahmid, tahlil, and takbir mean?

None has the right to be worshipped but Allah alone, Who has no partner. His is the dominion and His is the praise, and He is Able to do all things. ten times, will have the reward for freeing four slaves from the Children of Isma'il.

How do you pronounce the dua for excellence of tasbih, tahmid, tahlil, and takbir?

The transliteration is: Lā ilāha illallāh waḥdahu lā sharīka lah, lahu ‘l-mulku wa lahu ‘l-ḥamd wa huwa `alā kulli shay'in Qadīr. ten times, will have the reward for freeing four slaves from the Children of Isma'il.

Where is the dua for excellence of tasbih, tahmid, tahlil, and takbir reported?

Al-Bukhari 7/67. 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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