How many times should I say SubhanAllah?
There is no upper limit. But the Prophet ﷺ gave us clear counts for specific moments. Here they are, with primary sources.
What are the three counts you should know?
Three fixed counts of SubhanAllah come from authentic hadith: 33 times after every prayer as part of Tasbih Fatimah (Sahih Muslim 596), 100 times in the morning and evening (Sahih Muslim 2692), and an unlimited amount at any other moment. Each has its own occasion and wording.
1. Thirty-three, after every prayer
After every one of the five daily prayers, say SubhanAllah 33 times, Alhamdulillah 33 times, Allahu Akbar 34 times. This is Tasbih Fatimah, taught by the Prophet ﷺ to his daughter Fatimah when she asked for help with the housework. Reported in Sahih Muslim 596 and Sahih al-Bukhari 3705.
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2. One hundred, morning and evening
Say SubhanAllahi wa bihamdih (سبحان الله وبحمده, "Glory be to Allah and praise Him") 100 times when you wake and 100 times before Maghrib. The Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever says SubhanAllahi wa bihamdih 100 times a day, his sins are forgiven even if they are like the foam of the sea." (Sahih al-Bukhari 6405, Sahih Muslim 2691).
3. Unlimited, any moment
Beyond the fixed counts, keep the tongue moist. Walking, waiting, working with your hands, cooking, driving. There is no ceiling on remembrance.
Frequently asked questions
Is 33 the maximum after prayer?
No. 33 is the fixed Sunnah. If you have time, continue with any dhikr.
Can I split the 100 into smaller batches?
Yes. Ten batches of ten throughout the morning still count as 100.
What if I lose count?
Restart or estimate on the safe side. The intention counts. Use a tasbih counter to avoid the doubt.
Which is better: SubhanAllah alone or SubhanAllahi wa bihamdih?
Both are Sunnah. The longer form is what the 100-times hadith specifies.
Does SubhanAllah need to be said in Arabic to count?
For the fixed Sunnah counts, yes. The exact Arabic wording is what the hadith records; understanding the meaning in your own language alongside it is encouraged.
Is 100 times SubhanAllahi wa bihamdih the same as 33 SubhanAllah?
No. They are two separate practices: 33 SubhanAllah is part of the after-prayer set, while 100 SubhanAllahi wa bihamdih is the standalone morning and evening dhikr.
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