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What does SubḥānAllāhi wa biḥamdih mean, and how many times is it said?

SubḥānAllāhi wa biḥamdih (سُبْحَانَ ٱللَّٰهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ) means "glory be to allah, and all praise is due to him". A common practice is to say it 100 times, and it is reported in Sahih al-Bukhari 6405. A brief remembrance the Prophet ﷺ recommended repeating. This page is a free counter for it: tap anywhere to add one, and the count is saved privately on your own device with no account and no adverts.

What does SubḥānAllāhi wa biḥamdih mean in English?

SubḥānAllāhi wa biḥamdih is written سُبْحَانَ ٱللَّٰهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ in Arabic and means “glory be to allah, and all praise is due to him”. It is one of the short phrases of dhikr that Muslims repeat through the day, and it needs no special state or place: it can be said walking, working, or sitting after prayer.

How many times should SubḥānAllāhi wa biḥamdih be said?

The count most often used is 100, based on what is reported in Sahih al-Bukhari 6405. A brief remembrance the Prophet ﷺ recommended repeating. Where a specific number is reported it is best to keep to it, and beyond that there is no upper limit on remembering Allah, so many people repeat it freely through the day.

When is SubḥānAllāhi wa biḥamdih recited?

A brief remembrance the Prophet ﷺ recommended repeating. It is also said outside of that setting whenever a person wishes to turn back to remembrance, since dhikr is not restricted to a fixed hour. The counter on this page keeps your place if you are interrupted and come back later.

Where is SubḥānAllāhi wa biḥamdih reported from?

The primary source recorded for this phrase on Sibha is Sahih al-Bukhari 6405. Every entry in the library carries its source in full so you can check it yourself rather than take it on trust.

Can this dhikr be counted on a phone rather than beads?

Yes. Contemporary scholars broadly permit counting dhikr with beads or a digital counter, because the tool is a means of keeping track and not part of the worship itself. Counting on the fingers of the right hand is the practice reported from the Prophet ﷺ and is the most virtuous, so a counter is best treated as a help for large numbers or busy hands.

Frequently asked questions

What does SubḥānAllāhi wa biḥamdih mean?

SubḥānAllāhi wa biḥamdih means "glory be to allah, and all praise is due to him". In Arabic it is written سُبْحَانَ ٱللَّٰهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ.

How many times should I say SubḥānAllāhi wa biḥamdih?

The commonly practised count is 100 times, based on Sahih al-Bukhari 6405. There is no limit on saying it more often outside that specific practice.

When is SubḥānAllāhi wa biḥamdih said?

A brief remembrance the Prophet ﷺ recommended repeating.

Is this SubḥānAllāhi wa biḥamdih counter free?

Yes. It is free, has no adverts, needs no account, and keeps your count on your own device rather than sending it anywhere.

Does the counter work without internet?

Yes. Once the page has loaded once, the counter continues to work offline and your count is kept on your device.