Tasbih of the Prophets

October 5, 2026

Peygamberlerin Tesbihi: Arapçası ve Anlamı

Explanation

This is the shared dua given in the eighteenth chapter of the source book under the heading “The Tasbih of the Prophets”. The individual tasbihs of the prophets are listed after it; this dua, however, is the shared tasbih of istighfar that all of them kept up.

Dua Text

لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ سُبْحَانَكَ وَبِحَمْدِكَ عَمِلْتُ سُوءًا وَظَلَمْتُ نَفْسِى فَاغْفِرْ لِى وَأَنْتَ خَيْرُ الْغَافِرِينَ، وَتُبْ عَلَىَّ إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ التَّوَّابُ الرَّحِيمُ

Transliteration

La ilaha illa anta subhanaka wa bihamdika, ‘amiltu su’an wa zalamtu nafsi faghfir li wa anta khayrul-ghafirin, wa tub ‘alayya innaka antat-Tawwabur-Rahim.

Meaning

There is no god but You; I glorify You with Your praise. I have done evil and wronged myself, so forgive me, for You are the best of those who forgive. Accept my repentance; indeed, You are the Most Accepting of repentance, the Most Merciful.

What Is Asked in This Dua

Forgiveness of sins, acceptance of repentance and acknowledgement of the self’s shortcomings are sought.

When and How to Recite

At any time; it is recited especially when repenting and when taking account of oneself at the end of the day.

Virtue

The source book states that this dua is made so that the servant’s sins may fall away and so that he may recognise his shortcomings, and that many prophets persisted in it. It concerns both recognising one’s sin and asking for that sin to be shed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tasbih of the prophets?

It is the shared tasbih of istighfar that the prophets kept up, beginning with “La ilaha illa anta subhanaka wa bihamdika…”.

What is this dua recited for?

According to the source book, it is recited so that the servant’s sins may fall away and so that he may recognise his shortcomings.

How many times is it recited?

The source book gives no number; since it is short, it can be made into a dhikr by repeating it throughout the day.

Source

Majmu'at al-Ahzab, vol. 1, p. 538.

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: 5 October 2026 · Last updated: 9 October 2026