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The dhikr the Prophet ﷺ taught Fatimah for bedtime

Quick answer

Allah is the Greatest (34 times). Glory be to Allah (33 times). Praise be to Allah (33 times).

When to recite

Recite this The dhikr the Prophet ﷺ taught Fatimah for bedtime. Fatimah was worn out by the hand mill and asked for a servant. The Prophet ﷺ came to her and 'Ali at bedtime and taught them to say Allahu Akbar thirty-four times, SubhanAllah thirty-three times and Alhamdulillah thirty-three times when they lay down, and said it was better for them than a servant.

Verified wording

The Arabic and meaning are paired with Sahih al-Bukhari 3705. No special promise or count is added without a cited basis.

Arabic
اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ، الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ
Transliteration

Allahu Akbar (34 times), SubhanAllah (33 times), Alhamdulillah (33 times).

Meaning in English

Allah is the Greatest (34 times). Glory be to Allah (33 times). Praise be to Allah (33 times).

Why this dua matters

Fatimah was worn out by the hand mill and asked for a servant. The Prophet ﷺ came to her and 'Ali at bedtime and taught them to say Allahu Akbar thirty-four times, SubhanAllah thirty-three times and Alhamdulillah thirty-three times when they lay down, and said it was better for them than a servant.

Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 3705
Common questions
What does The dhikr the Prophet ﷺ taught Fatimah for bedtime mean?

Allah is the Greatest (34 times). Glory be to Allah (33 times). Praise be to Allah (33 times).

When should I recite The dhikr the Prophet ﷺ taught Fatimah for bedtime?

Recite this The dhikr the Prophet ﷺ taught Fatimah for bedtime. Fatimah was worn out by the hand mill and asked for a servant. The Prophet ﷺ came to her and 'Ali at bedtime and taught them to say Allahu Akbar thirty-four times, SubhanAllah thirty-three times and Alhamdulillah thirty-three times when they lay down, and said it was better for them than a servant.

What is the source for The dhikr the Prophet ﷺ taught Fatimah for bedtime?

Sahih al-Bukhari 3705.

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