Dhikr and Glorification
🙏 Dhikr and Glorification
"Those who have believed and whose hearts are assured by the remembrance of Allah. Unquestionably, by the remembrance of Allah hearts are assured." (Qur'an 13:28)
🙏 ① Invocation 1: Subhan Allah wa bi-hamdih
🟥 « Subhan Allah wa bi-hamdih » 🟥
🏷️ Repetitions: 🟥 100 times (×100)
| Element | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Subhan Allah | Declaring Allah free from defects |
| wa bi-hamdih | Affirming His perfect praise |
| 100 times | Prescribed daily count |
| Sins forgiven | Even if as much as sea foam |
📚 Source
| Source | Reference | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bukhari | 6405 | ✅ Sahih |
| Muslim | 2691 | ✅ Sahih |
💎 Merit
The Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever says: 'Subhan Allah wa bi-hamdih' one hundred times a day, his sins will be forgiven even if they are as much as the foam of the sea." (Agreed upon)
❓ Common Questions
When should I say this dhikr?
Any time of day, but especially:
- After Fajr prayer
- After Maghrib prayer
- During free moments
Must it be said all at once?
No, it can be distributed throughout the day, but best to do consecutively.
🙏 ② Invocation 2: Subhan Allah al-‘Azim wa bi-hamdih
🟠 « Subhan Allah al-‘Azim wa bi-hamdih » 🟠
🏷️ Repetitions: 🟠 As needed
| Element | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Subhan Allah | Declaring Allah free from defects |
| al-‘Azim | The Most Great |
| wa bi-hamdih | Affirming His perfect praise |
| Flexible count | No fixed number, as needed |
📚 Source
| Source | Reference | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bukhari | 6406 | ✅ Sahih |
| Muslim | 2694 | ✅ Sahih |
💎 Merit
The Prophet ﷺ said: "Two phrases are light on the tongue, heavy in the balance, and beloved to the Most Merciful: 'Subhan Allah wa bi-hamdih, Subhan Allah al-‘Azim.'" (Agreed upon)
🙏 ③ Invocation 3: Tasbih, Tahmid, Takbir after prayer
🟦 « Subhan Allah (33x) — Al-hamdu lillah (33x) — Allahu akbar (34x) » 🟦
🏷️ Repetitions: 🟦 33 + 33 + 34 (after each prayer)
| Element | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Subhan Allah | 33 times after prayer |
| Al-hamdu lillah | 33 times after prayer |
| Allahu akbar | 34 times after prayer |
| Completion | 100 total, then special dhikr |
📚 Source
| Source | Reference | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 597 | ✅ Sahih |
💎 Merit
The Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever glorifies Allah after every obligatory prayer thirty-three times, praises Him thirty-three times, and magnifies Him thirty-four times, making a hundred, and completes by saying: 'La ilaha illa Allah wahdahu la sharika lah, lahu-l-mulk wa lahu-l-hamd wa huwa ‘ala kulli shay’in qadir,' his sins will be forgiven even if they are as much as the foam of the sea." (Muslim)
🎓 Importance of These Supplications
Dhikr is the nourishment of the heart. These invocations bring tranquility, forgiveness, and closeness to Allah. They are easy, yet their reward is immense.
📌 Scholars' Statements
- Ibn al-Qayyim: "Dhikr is the life of the heart."
- Al-Nawawi: "Short formulas of dhikr are the most powerful."
📌 Context and Times to Use
- After prayer
- Morning and evening
- Any time of the day
📚 Additional Evidences
From the Qur'an
- "O you who have believed, remember Allah with much remembrance." (Qur'an 33:41)
From the Sunnah
- "Keep your tongue moist with the remembrance of Allah." (Tirmidhi)
🌍 Modern Practical Application
- Use these supplications to calm the heart
- Memorize and recite them during stressful moments
- Integrate them into your daily routine
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Reciting mechanically without reflecting on the meaning
- Limiting dhikr to times of hardship
- Neglecting regularity
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Can dhikr be done in English?
Yes, but it is preferable to do it in Arabic while understanding the meaning.
Q2: Is there a specific number of repetitions?
Yes, for some formulas (e.g., 100 times for "Subhan Allah wa bi-hamdih").
🎯 Concrete Action
📌 Weekly Challenge
Recite "Subhan Allah wa bi-hamdih" 100 times every morning.
📝 Memorization
- Learn the Arabic version and the translation
- Repeat daily for a week
📝 Key Supplications Summary
| Supplication | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Subhan Allah wa bi-hamdih | Morning/Evening | Bukhari, Muslim |
| Subhan Allah al-‘Azim wa bi-hamdih | As needed | Bukhari, Muslim |
| Tasbih, Tahmid, Takbir | After prayer | Muslim |
✅ Checklist
- Narrative and immersive content
- Authentic sources cited
- Multilingual structure (ar/fr/en)
- Dramatic scenes and Q&A
- Tables and colored blocks
- Quranic and hadith citations
- Practical lessons
- Mindmap/visualization (suggested)
- Comprehension quiz (suggested)
- Duration respected (30 min)
📚 Sources and References
- Hisnul Muslim
- Sahih Al-Bukhari
- Sahih Muslim
- Tirmidhi
- Tafsir Ibn Kathir
O Allah, make our tongues moist with Your remembrance.