{"id":17340,"date":"2025-12-17T15:10:07","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T23:10:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jislam.com\/?p=17340"},"modified":"2025-12-17T15:10:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T23:10:07","slug":"subhanallah-wa-bihamdihi-meaning-and-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jislam.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/17\/subhanallah-wa-bihamdihi-meaning-and-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Subhanallah Wa Bihamdihi Meaning and Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"
Allah subhana wa ta\u2019ala has revealed to us certain phrases whose rewards are tremendous\u2014greater than we can ever imagine. We should recognize Allah\u2019s rahma (mercy): in Surah Baqarah Verse 185, He says, \u201cAllah intends for you ease and does not intend for you hardship and [wants] for you to complete the period and to glorify Allah for that [to] which He has guided you; and perhaps you will be grateful.\u201d<\/div>\n
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Small deeds bring big rewards. Every moment we are alive is a blessing to be grateful for\u2014our life\u2019s account has not yet been finalized, and we still have the chance to shape our destiny. Allah has shown us the path to Jannah, and we are all capable of walking it. Some duas and supplications carry immense rewards, yet take no longer than 10 seconds to recite. We only need the discipline to perform these acts consistently; only then can we hope to enter Jannah on the Day of Judgment.<\/div>\n
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This article focuses on the benefits of reciting \u201cSubhan Allah wa bihamdihi\u201d\u2014a perfect example of a small deed that yields great rewards. Before exploring its virtues from hadith, let\u2019s first understand its meaning.<\/div>\n

Subhan Allah Wa Bihamdihi: Meaning, Arabic & Transliteration<\/h3>\n
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  • Arabic<\/strong>: \u0633\u064f\u0628\u0652\u062d\u064e\u0627\u0646\u064e \u0627\u0644\u0644\u0651\u0647\u0650 \u0648\u064e \u0628\u0650\u062d\u064e\u0645\u0652\u062f\u0650\u0647\u0650<\/li>\n
  • Transliteration<\/strong>: Subhan Allah Wa Bihamdihi<\/li>\n
  • English Meaning<\/strong>: \u201cGlory be to Allah and praise be to Him.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Common Variation<\/h3>\n
    You may also hear an extended version:<\/div>\n
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    • Arabic<\/strong>: \u0633\u064f\u0628\u0652\u062d\u064e\u0627\u0646\u064e \u0627\u0644\u0644\u064e\u0651\u0647\u0650 \u0648\u064e\u0628\u0650\u062d\u064e\u0645\u0652\u062f\u0650\u0647\u0650\u060c \u0633\u064f\u0628\u0652\u062d\u064e\u0627\u0646\u064e \u0627\u0644\u0644\u064e\u0651\u0647\u0650 \u0627\u0644\u0639\u064e\u0638\u0650\u064a\u0645<\/li>\n
    • Transliteration<\/strong>: Subhanallahi Wa Bihamdihi, Subhanallahil Azeem<\/li>\n
    • English Meaning<\/strong>: \u201cGlory be to Allah and all praise is due to Him; glory be to Allah the Great.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      About Al-Azeem (One of Allah\u2019s 99 Names)<\/h3>\n
      Al-Azeem translates to \u201cThe Magnificent One\u201d\u2014He is the Supreme in Glory, the Greatest. His reality is beyond human comprehension, infinitely greater than His creation. This name is mentioned in the Quran (4:24): \u201cTo Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the earth, and He is the Most High, the Most Great.\u201d<\/div>\n

      The Significance of the Phrase<\/h3>\n
      \u201cSubhan Allah wa bihamdihi\u201d encapsulates tawheed\u2014the foundational Islamic belief in Allah\u2019s oneness. By reciting it, you glorify Allah, exalting Him above all flaws, partners, or shortcomings, while affirming that all praise is rightfully His.<\/div>\n

      Virtues & Benefits (From Hadith)<\/h3>\n
      Authentic hadiths highlight three key blessings of reciting this phrase:<\/div>\n
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      1. Forgiveness of All Sins<\/strong>: Abu Hurairah narrated that the Messenger of Allah (\ufdfa) said: \u201cWhoever says, \u2018Subhan Allah wa bihamdihi,\u2019 one hundred times a day will be forgiven all his sins\u2014even if they were as much as the foam of the sea.\u201d<\/li>\n
      2. Light on the Tongue, Heavy in the Scales<\/strong>: Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (\ufdfa) said: \u201cThere are two statements that are light for the tongue to remember, heavy in the Scales, and dear to the Merciful: \u2018Subhan-Allahi wa bihamdihi, Subhan-Allahil-Azim [Glory be to Allah and His is the praise, (and) Allah, the Greatest is free from imperfection]\u2019.\u201d<\/li>\n
      3. Rewards Equal to a Full Day\u2019s Prayer<\/strong>: Juwairiyah bint Al-Harith (may Allah be pleased with her), the Mother of the Believers, reported: The Prophet (\ufdfa) came out of my apartment in the morning while I was performing the dawn prayer. He returned at midday and found me still sitting there. He asked: \u201cAre you still in the same position as when I left you?\u201d I replied yes. The Prophet (\ufdfa) said: \u201cAfter leaving you, I recited four words three times\u2014if weighed against all you have recited since morning, these will be heavier. They are: \u2018Subhan-Allahi wa bihamdihi,\u00a0adada khalqihi, wa rida nafsihi, wa zinatah\u00a0<\/code>arshihi, wa midada kalimatihi [Allah is free from imperfection and I begin with His praise, as many times as the number of His creatures, in accordance with His Good Pleasure, equal to the weight of His Throne, and equal to the ink that may be used in recording the words (for His Praise)]\u2019.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        May we all embrace this simple yet powerful dhikr, reaping its immense rewards and drawing closer to Allah (swt) through consistent remembrance. Ameen.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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