Tasbih

Allahu Akbar: A Magnificent Phrase Throughout the days of Dhul Ḥijjah, we repeat ‘Allāhu Akbar’ (takbīr) in abundance. Allāhu Akbar is one of the most magnificent phrases a human being can ever utter. Allāhu Akbar is a declaration of Allah’s grandeur, and an affirmation of our submission to His majesty. We remind ourselves through Allāhu…

Counting Tasbih The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, “Count on your fingers, for they will be asked, and will be made to speak” (Tirmidhī). Although one may use other means such as prayer beads or a tasbīḥ counter, it is Sunnah to use the hand. Abū Hurayrah (raḍiy Allāhu ʿanhu) used to glorify Allah 12,000…

The Meaning & Virtues of the Hawqalah (لَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِالله) لَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِالله, also known as ‘ḥawqalah’ , is a powerful form of dhikr. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said that it is “a gate from the gates of Paradise” (Tirmidhī). It is a very concise yet comprehensive statement….

The Meaning & Virtues of Tasbih (سُبْحَانَ الله), Tahmid (اَلْحَمْدُ لِلَّه) and Takbir (اَللهُ أَكْبَر) Tasbih, Tahmid & Takbir سُبْحَانَ اللّٰهِ (tasbīḥ), اَلْحَمْدُ لِلّٰهِ (taḥmīd), and اَللّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ (takbīr) are amongst the most beloved statements to Allah. Though easy to utter with our tongues, on the Day of Judgement, they will be heavy on the…

The Meaning & Virtues of Tahlīl (لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا الله) The greatest statement ever uttered, the foundation of faith and the cornerstone of existence itself لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللّٰهُ — The only One who is worthy of our worship and submission is Allah. Allah created the heavens, the earth and everything in between them for…