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This nasheed combines the most-loved adhkar of the Sunnah: Subhanallah ("Glory be to Allah"), wa Bihamdihi ("and praise be to Him"), La ilaha illallah ("there is no god but Allah"), Allahu Akbar ("Allah is the Greatest").
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: "Two phrases that are light on the tongue, heavy on the scales, and beloved to the Most Merciful: Subhanallahi wa bihamdihi, Subhanallahi-l-Adheem." [Bukhari and Muslim]. Free to listen and download.
Text and meaning
سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ، سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ الْعَظِيمِ
Subḥāna-llāhi wa biḥamdih, Subḥāna-llāhi-l-ʿaẓīm
Meaning: Glory be to Allah and praise be to Him. Glory be to Allah the Magnificent.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Subhanallah wa Bihamdihi" mean?
"Glory be to Allah and praise be to Him." It is one of the dhikr formulas the Prophet (ﷺ) recommended, said to be "light on the tongue but heavy on the scales of deeds."
How many times should I say this dhikr?
There is no fixed number — the Prophet (ﷺ) encouraged saying it abundantly. Many scholars recommend 100 times in the morning and 100 times in the evening.