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Dhikr and everyday phrases

The four best words of dhikr

Any time. Many people say each one 33 times after salah.

سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ وَلاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ

Subḥānallāh, wal-ḥamdu lillāh, wa lā ilāha illallāh, wallāhu akbar

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

Source: Sahih Muslim 2137

When to say it

Any time. Many people say each one 33 times after salah.

Good to know

  • The hadith calls these the words most beloved to Allah, and says it does not matter which you begin with.

Related duas

Subhanallahi wa bihamdihiSubhanAllahi wa bihamdihi, 100 timesDhikr after salahAstaghfirullah, Allahumma antas-salamLa hawla wa la quwwata illa billahA treasure of Paradise

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The four best words of dhikr

What is the the four best words of dhikr?
Subḥānallāh, wal-ḥamdu lillāh, wa lā ilāha illallāh, wallāhu akbar — "Glory be to Allah, all praise is for Allah, there is no god but Allah, and Allah is the Greatest."
Where is it from?
It is reported in Sahih Muslim 2137.
When should I say it?
Any time. Many people say each one 33 times after salah.

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