Tasbih of Prophet Ishaq
Explanation
This short tasbih is attributed to Prophet Ishaq (peace be upon him). In three sentences it emphasizes tawhid (the oneness of Allah) and His majesty; it is one of the easiest prophets’ tasbihs to memorize.
Dua Text
سُبْحَانَ الْفَرْدِ الْوِتْرِ، سُبْحَانَ الْعَظِيمِ الْأَعْظَمِ، سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَتَعَالَى
Transliteration
Subhanal-Fardil-Witri, subhanal-‘Azimil-A’zami, subhanallahi wa ta’ala.
Meaning
I declare Allah, the One and Only, free of all imperfection. I glorify and sanctify Allah, the Mighty, the Most Mighty, who is exalted above all things.
What Is Asked in This Dua
Affirming Allah’s oneness and majesty; dhikr grounded in tawhid.
When and How to Recite
It can be recited at any time; because it is so short, it is well suited to being repeated as a daily dhikr.
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 Ishaq?
It is the tasbih “Subhanal-Fardil-Witri, subhanal-‘Azimil-A’zami, subhanallahi wa ta’ala.”
What does it mean?
It means: I declare free of all imperfection Allah, the One, the Mighty and the Greatest, who is exalted above all things.
How many times is it recited?
The source book gives no number; since it is short, it can be repeated throughout the day.
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: 6 October 2026 · Last updated: 9 October 2026
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