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About & Guide

Learn about tasbeeh, dhikr, and how to use this app.

What is Tasbeeh?

Tasbeeh (تسبيح) comes from the Arabic root س-ب-ح meaning to glorify or praise. In Islamic practice, tasbeeh refers to the act of glorifying Allah by repeating phrases of praise and remembrance, most commonly "SubhanAllah" (سُبْحَانَ اللّٰهِ) meaning "Glory be to Allah."

Muslims traditionally use a string of beads — known as misbaha, tasbih beads, or dhikr beads — to keep count. These typically come in sets of 33 or 99 beads. However, counting on one's fingers is also from the Sunnah, as the Prophet ﷺ encouraged it.

Allah says in the Quran: "Indeed, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest." — Quran 13:28

What is Dhikr?

Dhikr (ذِكْر), also spelled Zikr, is an Arabic word meaning "remembrance." In Islam, dhikr refers to the devotional practice of remembering Allah through specific phrases, supplications, and Quranic verses. It is one of the most beloved acts of worship to Allah.

The Quran commands: "Remember Me, and I will remember you." — Quran 2:152. The Prophet ﷺ said: "The example of the one who remembers his Lord compared to the one who does not is like that of the living and the dead." — Sahih Bukhari 6407.

Dhikr can be performed at any time, but holds special emphasis after the five daily prayers (salah), in the morning (after Fajr), and in the evening (after Asr or Maghrib). This app includes authentic dhikr for all these occasions.

Dhikr After Salah

The Prophet ﷺ taught specific adhkar (plural of dhikr) to be recited after every obligatory prayer. The recommended sequence based on authentic hadith is:

1

Astaghfirullah — 3 times. Seeking forgiveness immediately after salam. (Sahih Muslim 591)

2

Allahumma Antas-Salam... — once. "O Allah, You are Peace and from You comes peace..." (Sahih Muslim 591)

3

Ayatul Kursi — once. The greatest ayah in the Quran (2:255). "Whoever recites it after every prayer, nothing prevents him from entering Paradise except death." (Sunan an-Nasa'i 9928)

4

SubhanAllah ×33, Alhamdulillah ×33, Allahu Akbar ×34 — totalling 100. (Sahih Muslim 596, 597)

All of these are available in the Dhikr Library under the "After Salah" category with full Arabic text and references.

How to Use This App

1

Choose a Dhikr

Browse the Library or use the quick picks on the counter page. Tap any entry to load it.

2

Tap the Circle

Tap the large circle to count. You can also press Space or Enter on a keyboard. Your count is saved automatically.

3

Complete & Repeat

When you reach the target, choose to reset or continue. Toggle sound and haptic feedback to your preference.

How to Perform Salatul Tasbeeh

Salatul Tasbeeh (صلاة التسبيح) is a special voluntary prayer reported in the hadith of Abdullah ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him), narrated in Abu Dawud (1297) and Ibn Majah (1387). The Prophet ﷺ taught it to his uncle Al-Abbas ibn Abdul-Muttalib.

In this prayer, you recite the following 300 times across 4 rak'ahs:

سُبْحَانَ اللّٰهِ وَالْحَمْدُ لِلّٰهِ وَلَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللّٰهُ وَاللّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ

SubhanAllahi wal-Hamdu lillahi wa la ilaha illallahu wallahu Akbar

"Glory be to Allah, praise be to Allah, there is no god but Allah, and Allah is the Greatest."

Distribution per Rak'ah (75 times):

15× After reciting Surah Al-Fatiha and another surah (while standing)
10× In Ruku' (bowing)
10× Standing up from Ruku'
10× In first Sujud (prostration)
10× Sitting between the two Sujud
10× In second Sujud
10× Sitting after the second Sujud (before standing for next rak'ah)

This totals 75 per rak'ah × 4 rak'ahs = 300 times.

Note: Scholars have differed on the grading of this hadith. Many scholars including Imam An-Nawawi and others consider it a recommended (mustahabb) practice. Consult your local scholar for guidance.

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