سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الأَعْلَى.
Glory be to my Lord, the Most High.
Subhaana rabbiyal a'la.
When to Read
This supplication is a reminder of Allah's glory after completing the Witr prayer. It can be recited once after finishing the final rak'ah of Witr, while still in the place of prayer. It's a beautiful way to transition from the act of worship back to daily life, carrying the consciousness of Allah's magnificence with you.
How to Read
Recite this phrase with sincerity and a heart full of awe for Allah. It is a short but powerful declaration of His transcendence. You can say it once immediately after concluding your Witr prayer.
Virtues & Benefits
This phrase encapsulates a profound understanding of Tawhid (Oneness of Allah) and Tasbih (glorifying Allah). By acknowledging Allah as the 'Most High', we affirm His absolute perfection and elevation above all creation. This remembrance can elevate our own spiritual state, reminding us of our place as servants before our Majestic Creator. While this specific phrase is from a Hasan hadith, the act of glorifying Allah after prayer is a consistent practice of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, as seen in various forms of dhikr and tasbih after obligatory prayers.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Uqbah ibn Amir: He said, 'We asked: O Messenger of Allah! Which is the best way to supplicate?' He said: 'O Uqbah, supplicate with the supplications of this world and the Hereafter. Seek Allah's refuge from evil in both.' He said: 'O Messenger of Allah, how do we supplicate in the supplications of this world and the Hereafter?' He said: 'O Allah, I ask You for salvation in this world and the Hereafter. O Allah, I ask You for forgiveness and well-being in my religion and worldly affairs, and for my family and my wealth. O Allah, conceal my faults and make me feel secure from what I fear.' He said: 'O Uqbah, memorize prayers. For no one who prays more often than you, and glorifies Allah as much as you do, will attain a greater reward.' He said: 'O Messenger of Allah, how do I glorify Allah?' He said: 'Say: Glory be to Allah, the Most High.' (Sunan Abu Dawood 883 - Narrated by Uqbah ibn Amir)