سُبْحَانَ اللهِ وَالْحَمْدُ للهِ وَلاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللهُ وَاللهُ أَكْبَرُ
Glory be to Allah, and praise be to Allah, and there is no god but Allah, and Allah is the Greatest.
SubhanAllah walhamdulillah wa la ilaha illallah wallahu akbar
When to Read
This is the supplication the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would often recite during his Tawaf around the Kaaba. It's perfect for uttering with each circuit as a way to connect with the spiritual significance of this act of worship, especially when standing between the Rukn al-Yamani and the Black Stone.
How to Read
Recite this phrase with sincerity and contemplation as you move around the Kaaba. Focus on the meaning of each word – glorifying Allah, acknowledging His blessings, affirming His oneness, and recognizing His absolute greatness. Allow the rhythm of the Tawaf to accompany your remembrance of Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ's practice sets the standard for our worship. Repeating this Tasbih (glorification) during Tawaf imbues the act with deep spiritual meaning, turning a physical journey into a profound remembrance of Allah. It helps ground us in the purpose of Hajj and Umrah: to seek Allah's pleasure and draw closer to Him.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) performed Tawaf around the Kaaba, and upon reaching the Rukn al-Yamani, he would say: SubhanAllah walhamdulillah wa la ilaha illallah wallahu akbar. (Sahih Muslim 1218)