SubḥānAllāhi wa biḥamdih
Glory be to Allah, and all praise is due to Him.
سُبْحَانَ ٱللَّٰهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ
When is SubḥānAllāhi wa biḥamdih recited?
SubḥānAllāhi wa biḥamdih, meaning "Glory be to Allah, and all praise is due to Him.", is cited in Sahih al-Bukhari 6405. A brief remembrance the Prophet ﷺ recommended repeating. A suggested count is 100 repetitions per sitting, counted on any tasbih or a plain hand count.
What is the source for SubḥānAllāhi wa biḥamdih?
The primary source is Sahih al-Bukhari, reference 6405. 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 wa biḥamdih?
No. Wudu is preferred for dhikr but not required. You can recite from memory in any state of purity.
Can I count SubḥānAllāhi wa biḥamdih 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 wa biḥamdih 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 wa biḥamdih 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 wa biḥamdih?
4 other short adhkar in the library pair naturally with SubḥānAllāhi wa biḥamdih 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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