439. Five Different Ways Of Dhikr After Salaah

By Asma bint Shameem 

The Prophet Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallamwould make Tasbeeh (say Subhaan Allaah), Tahmeed (say Alhamdulillaah) and Takbeer (say Allaahu Akbar) after every Fardh Salaah. 

There are several different ways of saying this beautiful Dhikr that are proven from the authentic ahaadeeth. 

1. Saying Subhaan Allaah “33“ times,  Alhamdulillaah “33” times, and Allaahu Akbar ”34” times.

This is what we’re commonly taught in Pakistan and India. 

The Prophet Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallamsaid:

"There are some words, the reciters of which will never be disappointed.

 

These are: 

Tasbeeh (saying 'Subhaan Allaah’) *thirty-three times*, 

Tahmeed (saying ‘Alhamdulillaah’) *thirty-three times* and 

Takbeer (saying Allaahu Akbar') *thirty-four times*; and these should be recited after the conclusion of every prescribed prayer."

(Saheeh Muslim, 596). 

2. Saying Subhaan Allaah “33” times, Alhamdulillaah “33” times, Allaahu Akbar “33” times, followed by “La ilaaha ila Allaah wahdahu laa sharika lah, lahul mulku wa lahul hamdu wa huwa ‘alaa kulli shai’in qadeer”.

The Prophet sal Allaahu Alayhi wa sallam said:

“If you say:

Subhaan Allaah *thirty-three times*

Alhamdulillaah *thirty-three times* times and 

Allaahu Akbar *thirty-three times times*, and completes the figure of *hundred* with the recitation of *“La ilaaha ila Allaah wahdahu laa sharika lah, lahul mulku wa lahul hamdu wa huwa ‘alaa kulli shai’in qadeer”*

(“None has the right to be worshipped but Allaah and He has no partner, for Him is the kingdom and all the praises and thanks are for Him and he is Omnipotent”)

to complete a hundred, your sins will be forgiven even if they are as abundant as the foam of the sea" 

(Saheeh Muslim 146)

3. Saying Subhaan Allaah “33” times, Alhamdulillaah “33” times, and Allaahu Akbar “33” times (without the addition of La Ilaaha illallaah....).

Abu Huraira radhi Allaahu anhu reported: 

“The poor emigrants came to the Messenger of Allaah,Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam and they said, 

“The wealthy have taken the highest degrees and blessed ranks.” 

The Prophet said, 

“How is that?” 

They said, 

“They pray as we pray, they fast as we fast, they give in charity and we do not have charity to give, they free slaves and we have none to free.” 

The Prophet said, 

“Shall I teach you something by which you will reach those ahead of you, surpass those after you, and by which no one will be better than you but one who does like you?” 

They said, 

“Of course, O Messenger of Allaah.” 

The Prophet Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam said, 

“Glorify (say Subhaan Allaah),and 

exalt (say Allaahu Akbar) and 

praise Allaah (say Alhamdulillaah) *thirty three times* after every prayer.”

(al-Bukhaari, 807, Muslim, 595).

4. Saying Subhaan Allaah “10” times,  Alhamdulillaah “10” times, and Allaahu Akbar “10” times.

The people said:

“Oh Messenger of Allaah!

The rich people have got the highest degrees of prestige and the permanent pleasures (in this life and the life to come in the Hereafter). 

He said,

How is that? 

They said:

"The rich pray as we pray, and strive in Allaah’s  Cause as we do, and spend from their surplus wealth in charity, while we have no wealth (to spend likewise).”

He said:

“Shall I not tell you a thing, by doing which, you will catch up with those who are ahead of you and supersede those who will come after you; and nobody will be able to do such a good deed as you do except the one who does the same (deed as you do)?

That deed is to recite 'Subhaan Allaah *ten times*

 and ‘Alhamdulillaah’ *ten times*, 

and 'Allaahu Akbar' *ten times* after every prayer.” 

(al-Bukhaari 6329)

And in another narration, theProphet Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam said: 

“There are two characteristics that whenever the Muslim maintains them will enter Jannah. These two traits are easy to possess. However, only a few people acquire them. 

Say “ Subhaan Allaah” *ten* times, 

“Alhamdulillaah” *ten* times and 

“Allaahu Akbar” *ten* times at the end of each Salaah...” 

(Abu Dawud, at-Tirmithi and others; authentic by al-Albaani in Saheeh at-Targheeb wat-Tarheeb)

5. Saying Subhaan Allaah 25 times, Alhamdulillaah 25 times, Allaahu Akbar 25 times, and “Laa ilaaha illallaah” 25 times.

Ibn 'Umar radhi Allaahu anhu said:

“A man saw in a dream that it was said to him: 

"What does your Prophet Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam command you to do?" 

He said: 

"He commanded us to say Tasbeeh thirty-three times following the prayer, and to say the Tahmeed  thirty-three times, and to say the Takbeer thirty-four times, and that makes one-hundred." 

He said: 

Say the Tasbeeh *twenty-five times* and say the Tahmeed *twenty-five times* and say the Takbeer *twenty-five times* and say the Tahleel (Laa ilaaha illallaah) *twenty-five times*, and that will make one hundred." 

The following morning he told the Prophet Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam about that and the Messenger of Allaah Subhanu wa Taala said: 

"Do what the Ansari said." 

(An-Nasaa’ee 1351; authenticated by al-Albaani)

Alhamdulillaah, we can use ANY of these different ways of Tasbeehaat after Salaah. 

Remember however...

Don’t just “say” the words with a heedless mind. 

Attach your HEART ️ to it.  

 

And Allaah knows best