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Lesson 1 of 320 دقيقة

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)

ElementExplanation
Subhan AllahDeclaring Allah free from defects
wa bi-hamdihAffirming His perfect praise
100 timesPrescribed daily count
Sins forgivenEven if as much as sea foam

📚 Source

SourceReferenceStatus
Bukhari6405✅ Sahih
Muslim2691✅ 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

ElementExplanation
Subhan AllahDeclaring Allah free from defects
al-‘AzimThe Most Great
wa bi-hamdihAffirming His perfect praise
Flexible countNo fixed number, as needed

📚 Source

SourceReferenceStatus
Bukhari6406✅ Sahih
Muslim2694✅ 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)

ElementExplanation
Subhan Allah33 times after prayer
Al-hamdu lillah33 times after prayer
Allahu akbar34 times after prayer
Completion100 total, then special dhikr

📚 Source

SourceReferenceStatus
Muslim597✅ 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

SupplicationTimeSource
Subhan Allah wa bi-hamdihMorning/EveningBukhari, Muslim
Subhan Allah al-‘Azim wa bi-hamdihAs neededBukhari, Muslim
Tasbih, Tahmid, TakbirAfter prayerMuslim

✅ 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.