From After prayer adhkarrecite ×33
SubhanAllah (×33)
Quick answer
Glory be to Allah.
When to recite
Recite after the obligatory prayer, following the count and wording stated in the source.
Verified wording
The Arabic and meaning are paired with Sahih Muslim 597. No special promise or count is added without a cited basis.
Arabic
سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ
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Transliteration
SubhanAllah.
Meaning in English
Glory be to Allah.
Why this dua matters
The Prophet ﷺ taught this after each fard: SubhanAllah 33×, Alhamdulillah 33×, and Allahu Akbar 34× (Sahih Muslim 596). He taught the same count to his daughter Fatimah at bedtime, better for her than a servant (Sahih al-Bukhari 6318).
Source: Sahih Muslim 597
Common questions
What does SubhanAllah (×33) mean?
Glory be to Allah.
When should I recite SubhanAllah (×33)?
Recite after the obligatory prayer, following the count and wording stated in the source.
What is the source for SubhanAllah (×33)?
Sahih Muslim 597.
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