Tasbih of Prophet Ismail
Explanation
This tasbih is attributed to Prophet Ismail (peace be upon him). It is built on the truth that Allah knows what passes through the hearts, and it reminds us that our intention is seen by Allah.
Dua Text
سُبْحَانَ مَنْ هُوَ مُطَّلِعٌ بِعِلْمٍ جَوَارِحِ الْقُلُوبِ، سُبْحَانَ مَنْ لَا يَخْفَى عَلَيْهِ خَافِيَةٌ فِى السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ، سُبْحَانَ الرَّؤُوفِ الرَّحِيمِ
Transliteration
Subhana man huwa muttali’un bi-‘ilmin jawarihil-qulubi, subhana man la yakhfa ‘alayhi khafiyatun fis-samawati wal-ardi, subhanar-Ra’ufir-Rahimi.
Meaning
I glorify Allah, who knows with His knowledge the most hidden states of the hearts. I declare free of all imperfection Allah, from whom nothing hidden in the heavens or on earth remains concealed, the Compassionate, the Forgiving.
What Is Asked in This Dua
Affirming that Allah knows everything hidden; setting one’s intention right and seeking refuge in His mercy.
When and How to Recite
At any time; especially in moments when your intention is being weighed and you have to make a sincere decision.
Virtue
At the end of the prophets’ tasbihs, the source book says: these supplications are both duas and, each of them, a select tasbih, and their meanings are correspondingly comprehensive; the tasbihs of the prophets are tasbihs for us as well, and by keeping them up regularly we are delivered from many hardships.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tasbih of Prophet Ismail?
It is the tasbih that begins with “Subhana man huwa muttali’un bi-‘ilmin jawarihil-qulubi…” and remembers Allah as the One who knows what is hidden in the hearts.
What is the main emphasis of this tasbih?
That nothing in the heavens or on earth is hidden from Allah, and that what passes through the heart is known to Him as well.
When is this tasbih recited?
It can be recited at any time; the source book does not specify a particular time.
Source
Majmu'at al-Ahzab, vol. 1, p. 539.
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
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