سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ
Glorified is Allah and praised is He.
SubhanAllahi wa bihamdihi
When to Read
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us to recite this beautiful phrase, 'SubhanAllahi wa bihamdihi,' one hundred times in the morning. This period typically begins after Fajr prayer and extends until sunrise, though the broader 'morning' time (until Dhuhr) is also accepted.
How to Read
Find a quiet moment after your Fajr prayer. With a sincere heart and mindful reflection on its meaning, repeat 'SubhanAllahi wa bihamdihi' one hundred times. Many find it helpful to use tasbeeh beads or count on their fingers to ensure they complete the full hundred repetitions. The key is presence of heart, not just moving the lips.
Virtues & Benefits
Engaging in this remembrance of Allah each morning carries immense rewards, as highlighted by our beloved Prophet ﷺ: 1. **Unsurpassed Deeds on the Day of Resurrection:** Abu Huraira reported that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "He who recites in the morning and in the evening (these words): 'SubhanAllahi wa bihamdihi' one hundred times, no one would come on the Day of Resurrection with an act better than his, except him who recited the same or recited more." (Sahih Muslim 2691). Imagine, on that momentous Day, your good deeds standing tall, potentially unsurpassed by others, simply by committing to this simple yet profound dhikr. 2. **Forgiveness of Sins:** In another narration, the Prophet ﷺ said, "Whoever says, 'SubhanAllahi wa bihamdihi,' one hundred times in a day, will have his sins forgiven even if they are like the foam of the sea." (Sahih al-Bukhari 6405). While this particular hadith specifies 'in a day,' your morning recitation contributes significantly to reaching that hundred, drawing you closer to Allah's vast mercy and forgiveness.
Source & Authentication
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: > **Arabic:** مَنْ قَالَ حِينَ يُصْبِحُ سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ مِائَةَ مَرَّةٍ وَحِينَ يُمْسِي مِائَةَ مَرَّةٍ لَمْ يَأْتِ أَحَدٌ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ بِأَفْضَلَ مِمَّا جَاءَ بِهِ إِلاَّ أَحَدٌ قَالَ مِثْلَ مَا قَالَ أَوْ زَادَ عَلَيْهِ . > > **Translation:** "He who recites in the morning and in the evening (these words): 'Hallowed be Allah and all praise is due to Him' one hundred times, no one would come on the Day of Resurrection with an act better than his, except him who recited the same or recited more." > > **Transliteration:** *Man qala heena yusbihu subhanAllahi wa bihamdihi mi'ata marrah, wa heena yumsee mi'ata marrah, lam ya'ti ahadun yawmal-qiyamati bi-afdala mimma jaa'a bihi illa ahadun qala mithla ma qala aw zada 'alayh.* > > — Sahih Muslim 2691