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“Glory be to Allah, and praise be…” (Hisn al-Muslim 27:91)

Hisn al-Muslim 27

((سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ)) (مائة مرَّةٍ).

subhanallahi wa bihamdihi

Glory be to Allah, and praise be to Him.

Hisn al-Muslim 27 · Hisn al-Muslim

Source & authenticity

Source: Hisn al-Muslim · Reference: Hisn al-Muslim 27

Translation: dua-dhikr (fitrahive), free redistribution

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Context & meaning

The supplication has two halves and nothing else. The first glorifies Allah, declaring Him far above any deficiency; the second attaches praise to that same glorification. No request is made and no need is named, so the whole sentence consists of what is said about Him rather than anything asked of Him.

When & how to recite

The chapter's timing for this is morning and evening. The Arabic text marks it to be said one hundred times.

Reflection

Among the wordings gathered in this chapter it is the briefest, holding only two acts — glorification and praise — with no petition attached to either half.

About these notesThe notes above explain the wording of the supplication as it is translated on this page. They add no commentary, history or ruling beyond it.

Common questions

Is there a set number of repetitions?

The Arabic states a number: one hundred times.

Which collection records it?

This page cites Hisn al-Muslim 27:91.

What is being said in English?

The translation given here is: “Glory be to Allah, and praise be to Him.” The supplication has two halves and nothing else.

How do you say this in Latin letters?

The romanisation used on this page is: “subhanallahi wa bihamdihi”

When is this said?

The chapter's timing for this is morning and evening. Among the wordings gathered in this chapter it is the briefest, holding only two acts — glorification and praise — with no petition attached to either half.

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