Types of Tasbih (Five Short Dhikrs)

October 4, 2026

Tesbih Çeşitleri: Arapçası, Okunuşu ve Anlamı

Explanation

These are five tasbihs given together in the source book. They are short dhikrs that can be recited at any time of day, without counting and even without wudu; they form the core of the tasbihat after prayer and of daily dhikr.

Dua Text

سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ وَلَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ ۞ سُبْحَانَكَ اللَّهُمَّ وَبِحَمْدِكَ أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ أَسْتَغْفِرُكَ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْكَ ۞ سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ الْعَظِيمِ أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْهِ ۞ سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ الْعَظِيمِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ ۞ سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ الْعَظِيمِ

Transliteration

1) Subhanallahi wal-hamdu lillahi wa la ilaha illallahu wallahu akbar. ۞ 2) Subhanakallahumma wa bihamdika ashhadu an la ilaha illa anta astaghfiruka wa atubu ilayk. ۞ 3) Subhanallahi wa bihamdihi subhanallahil-‘azim, astaghfirullaha wa atubu ilayh. ۞ 4) Subhanallahil-‘azimi wa bihamdih. ۞ 5) Subhanallahi wa bihamdihi subhanallahil-‘azim.

Meaning

1) I declare Allah free of all imperfection; all praise belongs to Allah; there is no god but Allah; Allah is greater than everything. ۞ 2) O Allah, I glorify You with Your praise; I bear witness that there is no god but You, I ask Your forgiveness and I repent to You. ۞ 3) I glorify Allah with His praise, I declare Allah the Almighty free of imperfection; I ask Allah’s forgiveness and turn to Him. ۞ 4) I glorify Allah the Almighty with His praise. ۞ 5) I glorify Allah with His praise, I declare Allah the Almighty free of imperfection.

What Is Asked in This Dua

Dhikr declaring Allah free of all imperfection, with praise and takbir; forgiveness and repentance.

When and How to Recite

At any time; they are repeated especially after the prayers, in the morning and evening, and in free moments.

Virtue

In the hadiths related in the source book, it is reported that tasbih is half of the Scale, that “al-hamdu lillah” fills the Scale, that “subhanallah wal-hamdu lillah” fills what lies between the earth and the heavens with reward, and that every tasbih counts as an act of charity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which tasbihs are recited most often?

Short tasbihs such as subhanallahi wal-hamdu lillah, subhanakallahumma wa bihamdika and subhanallahi wa bihamdihi subhanallahil-‘azim.

Is wudu required for doing tasbih?

Wudu is not required for dhikr, though being in a state of wudu is virtuous. These tasbihs can be recited at any time.

What is the virtue of tasbih?

According to the hadith related in the source book, tasbih is half of the Scale, al-hamdu lillah fills the Scale, and every tasbih counts as an act of charity.

Source

At-Targhib wat-Tarhib, vol. 2, p. 428.

The text on this page was prepared by Dua Kitaplığı based on the work cited above. The Arabic text has been transcribed from the original with its vowel marks, and the transliteration in Latin letters and the English meaning are given separately. No virtue or number that does not appear in the source is added to this page. How do we prepare our content?

Published: 4 October 2026 · Last updated: 9 October 2026