Tasbih of Prophet Musa
Explanation
This tasbih is attributed to Prophet Musa (Moses, peace be upon him). It emphasizes the strength of Allah’s sovereignty; from the tongue of a prophet who was made to stand before a tyrant, it reminds us where true strength lies.
Dua Text
سُبْحَانَ مَنْ لَا يَعْتَدِى أَجَلَ مَمْلَكَتِهِ، سُبْحَانَ مَنْ عُلُوُّهُ دَانٍ وَفِى دُنُوِّهِ عَالٍ، وَفِى إِشْرَاقِهِ مُنِيرٌ، وَفِى سُلْطَانِهِ قَوِىٌّ
Transliteration
Subhana man la ya’tadi ajala mamlakatihi, subhana man ‘uluwwuhu danin wa fi dunuwwihi ‘alin, wa fi ishraqihi munirun, wa fi sultanihi qawiyyun.
Meaning
I glorify Allah, who rightly guards the bounds of His dominion, whose exaltedness has no end, who cannot be approached, who illuminates every side with His power, and whose sovereignty is supremely strong.
What Is Asked in This Dua
Seeking refuge in Allah’s sovereignty and strength; steadfastness in the face of oppression.
When and How to Recite
At any time; especially in the face of injustice and oppression.
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 Musa?
It is the tasbih that begins with “Subhana man la ya’tadi ajala mamlakatihi…”, praising the strength of Allah’s sovereignty.
What is the emphasis of this tasbih?
That Allah’s dominion is limitless and His sovereignty supremely strong.
When is it recited?
It can be recited at any time; it can be repeated for steadfastness in the face of injustice.
Source
Majmu'at al-Ahzab, vol. 1, p. 541.
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: 7 October 2026 · Last updated: 9 October 2026
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