Dua: Excellence of Tasbih, Tahmid, Tahlil, and Takbir (1 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 “Subḥānallāhi wa biḥamdihi”, meaning “Glorified is Allah and praised is He”. It is reported in Al-Bukhari 7/168, 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

قَالَ صلى الله عليه وسلم: مَنْ قَالَ (سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ) فِي يَوْمٍ مِائَةَ مَرَّةٍ حُطَّتْ خَطَايَاهُ وَلَوْ كَانَتْ مِثْلَ زَبَدِ الْبَحْر.

Transliteration

Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said: Whoever says: Subḥānallāhi wa biḥamdihi. one hundred times a day, will have his sins forgiven even if they are like the foam of the sea.

Meaning in English

Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said: Whoever says: Glorified is Allah and praised is He. one hundred times a day, will have his sins forgiven even if they are like the foam of the sea.

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 7/168.

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 “Subḥānallāhi wa biḥamdihi”, meaning “Glorified is Allah and praised is He”. It is reported in Al-Bukhari 7/168, 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?

Glorified is Allah and praised is He. one hundred times a day, will have his sins forgiven even if they are like the foam of the sea.

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

The transliteration is: Subḥānallāhi wa biḥamdihi. one hundred times a day, will have his sins forgiven even if they are like the foam of the sea.

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

Al-Bukhari 7/168. 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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