Can I do dhikr in English or my own language?
The specific rewarded phrases (subhanallah, alhamdulillah, allahu akbar, la ilaha illa Allah, astaghfirullah) are the Arabic forms and should be said in Arabic. Personal dua, praise, and reflection are valid in any language you feel deeply.
Detail
The narrated rewards are tied to the exact Arabic wording. "Glory to God" in English does not accrue the same specified reward as subhanallah, though it is still an act of praise.
Learn the seven core phrases in Arabic. They take one afternoon to memorise and last a lifetime.
Then supplement freely in your own language. Talk to Allah in the words that make you cry. That is dua.
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