The dhikr Subhanallah

It is said at any time, especially after the prayers and during free moments, repeated again and again.

According to the hadith, these two words are light on the tongue, heavy on the scale, and beloved to the Most Merciful; whoever says “Subhanallahi wa bihamdih” one hundred times a day will have his sins forgiven even if they are as much as the foam of the sea.

This dua is based on the Quran and hadith sources below.

• HadithSahih al-Bukhari, 6406

  It is reported from Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) that these two words are heavy on the scale and beloved to the Most Merciful.

• HadithSahih Muslim, 2691

  It is stated that whoever says “Subhanallahi wa bihamdih” one hundred times a day will have his sins forgiven.

Other duas connected to this topic.

• Sayyidul-Istighfar

  O Allah! You are my Lord, there is no god but You. You created me and I am Your servant. I am upon Your covenant and promise as much as I am able. I seek refuge in You from the evil of what I have done. I acknowledge Your favor upon me, and I acknowledge my sin; so forgive me, for none forgives sins except You.

• Dua of salawat upon the Prophet

  O Allah! Just as You sent salawat (mercy) upon Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim, send salawat upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad as well. Indeed, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious. O Allah! Just as You blessed Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim, bless Muhammad and the family of Muhammad as well. Indeed, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious.

Common questions about this dua.

• What does the dhikr Subhanallah mean?

  It means declaring Allah free from every imperfection and praising Him.

• What is the virtue of this dhikr?

  It is light on the tongue and heavy on the scale; whoever says it one hundred times a day will have his sins forgiven.