Tasbih of Prophet Yusuf
Explanation
This tasbih is attributed to Prophet Yusuf (Joseph, peace be upon him). Each of its four sentences mentions one of Allah’s attributes while negating its opposite: He is merciful but does not act in haste, He watches over but is never heedless. It reflects the patience of a life that led from the bottom of a well to a throne.
Dua Text
سُبْحَانَ مَنْ هُوَ رَحِيمٌ لَا يَعْجَلُ، سُبْحَانَ مَنْ هُوَ رَقِيبٌ لَا يَغْفَلُ، سُبْحَانَ مَنْ هُوَ أَجْوَدُ كَرِيمٌ لَا يَبْخَلُ، سُبْحَانَ مَنْ هُوَ غَنِىٌّ لَا يَفْتَقِرُ
Transliteration
Subhana man huwa Rahimun la ya’jalu, subhana man huwa Raqibun la yaghfalu, subhana man huwa ajwadu Karimun la yabkhalu, subhana man huwa Ghaniyyun la yaftaqiru.
Meaning
I glorify and sanctify Allah, who is Merciful and does not act in haste, who is Watchful and never heedless, who is Generous and never stingy, who is Rich and never becomes poor.
What Is Asked in This Dua
Patience, knowing that you are under Allah’s watchful care, and trusting in His generosity.
When and How to Recite
At any time; especially when something is delayed and patience is needed.
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 Yusuf?
It is the tasbih that begins with “Subhana man huwa Rahimun la ya’jalu…”, praising Allah’s mercy that does not act in haste.
What is the emphasis of this tasbih?
Allah is merciful but does not act in haste, watches over but is never heedless, is generous but never stingy.
Is it recited for patience?
The text is a reminder of patience; it is well suited to being repeated when something is delayed.
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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