SubḥānAllāhi-l-ʿAẓīm
Glory be to Allah, the Magnificent.
سُبْحَانَ ٱللَّٰهِ ٱلْعَظِيمِ
When is SubḥānAllāhi-l-ʿAẓīm recited?
SubḥānAllāhi-l-ʿAẓīm, meaning "Glory be to Allah, the Magnificent.", is cited in Sahih al-Bukhari 6406. Paired with SubḥānAllāhi wa biḥamdih in a well-known hadith. A suggested count is 100 repetitions per sitting, counted on any tasbih or a plain hand count.
What is the source for SubḥānAllāhi-l-ʿAẓīm?
The primary source is Sahih al-Bukhari, reference 6406. This dhikr is reviewed under Sibha's editorial policy before publication.
Review status: sourced, pending scholarly review. Last checked 2025-01-01. See editorial policy.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need wudu to say SubḥānAllāhi-l-ʿAẓīm?
No. Wudu is preferred for dhikr but not required. You can recite from memory in any state of purity.
Can I count SubḥānAllāhi-l-ʿAẓīm on a digital counter?
Yes. Set a target of 100 on any tap counter, including Sibha, and it will track the count for you.
Is SubḥānAllāhi-l-ʿAẓīm the same in every school of thought?
The Arabic wording and the source hadith are the same across schools. Minor differences in recommended timing or count exist between some scholars.
What if I say SubḥānAllāhi-l-ʿAẓīm more than 100 times?
There is no harm in saying it more. The suggested count is the minimum drawn from the Sunnah, not a ceiling.
Which other adhkar are related to SubḥānAllāhi-l-ʿAẓīm?
4 other short adhkar in the library pair naturally with SubḥānAllāhi-l-ʿAẓīm as part of a daily routine, each with its own source and suggested count.
- SubḥānAllāhGlory be to Allah.
- AlḥamdulillāhAll praise is due to Allah.
- Allāhu AkbarAllah is the Greatest.
- Lā ilāha illa-llāhThere is no god but Allah.
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