3 Subhanaka Allahumma Wa Bihamdika in Arabic and Meaning

Subhanaka Allahumma

There are several authentic supplications that begin with “Subhanaka Allahumma.” These supplications are special prayers that Muslims recite on different occasions to express gratitude, seek blessings, and ask for guidance from Allah.

Some of these supplications include the dua after concluding a sitting or gathering, the dua at the start of the prayer, and many others.

Here is a list of these duas along with their translations in English, their original Arabic text, and references to where they are mentioned in the Hadith literature.

1. Subhanaka Allahumma Full Dua in Arabic

In Arabic, this dua is written:

سُبْحَانَكَ اللَّهُمَّ وَبِحَمْدِكَ وَتَبَارَكَ اسْمُكَ وَتَعَالَى جَدُّكَ وَلاَ إِلَهَ غَيْرُكَ

Transliteration

SubhanakaAllahumma wa bihamdika wa tabarakasmuka, wa ta’ala jadduka wa la ilaha ghairuk.

Subhanaka Allahumma Wa Bihamdika Wa Tabarakasmuka Meaning

Subhanaka Allaahumma Wa Bihamdika Wa Tabarakasmuka Wa Ta’ala Jadduka Wa la ilaha Ghayruka means Glory is to You O Allah, and praise. Blessed is Your Name and Exalted is Your Majesty. There is none worthy of worship but You.

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Text of the Hadith

It was narrated that Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to start his prayer by saying: ‘SubhanakaAllahumma wa bi hamdika, wa tabarakas-muka, wa ta’ala jadduka, wa la ilaha ghairuka.

In hadith book of Sunan Ibn Majah Vol. 1, Book 5, Hadith 804
Subhanaka Allahumma Wa Bihamdika Wa Tabarakasmuka

2. Subhanakallahumma Wabihamdika Ashhadu An La Ilaha Illa Anta In Arabic

The Arabic text of this Dua is written as:

سُبْحَانَكَ اللَّهُمَّ وَبِحَمْدِكَ، أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ، أَسْتَغْفِرُكَ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْكَ

Transliteration

Subhaanaka Allahumma wa bihamdika, ash-hadu an la ilaha ilia Anta, astaghfiruka wa atubu ilaika.

Subhanaka Allahumma Wa Bihamdika Ash Hadu Meaning In English

Subhanaka Allahumma Wa Bihamdika Ash Hadu means O Allah, You are free from every imperfection; praise be to You. I testify that there is no true god except You; I ask Your Pardon and turn to You in repentance.

Hadith Related To The Dua

Abu Hurairah RA reported: Messenger of Allah SAW said, “Whoever sits in a gathering and indulges in useless talk and before getting up supplicates:

‘SubhaanakaAllahumma wa bihamdika, ash-hadu an la ilaha ilia Anta, astaghfiruka wa atubu ilaika

(O Allah, You are free from every imperfection; praise be to You. I testify that there is no true god except You; I ask Your Pardon and turn to You in repentance),’ he will be forgiven for (the sins he may have intentionally or unintentionally committed) in that assembly.”

At-Tirmidhi
Subhanakallahumma Wabihamdika Ashhadu

Subhaanaka Allahumma Wa Bihamdika Ash Hadu” is a dua that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to say after sitting or gathering with others. In Arabic, it’s called “Kaffaratul Majlis,” which means “The Expiation of Assembly.”

According to an authentic Hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said that saying this dua serves as a way to seek forgiveness for any sins that may have been committed during the gathering.

Sheikh Ibn Uthaimeen explained that the this dua serves as an expiation for sins committed in gatherings, known as “Kaffaratul Majlis.”

Since it’s common for people to engage in idle talk or waste time during gatherings, it’s recommended to recite this supplication every time one leaves a gathering. By doing so, it helps to cleanse the sins that may have been accumulated during the gathering.

This explanation is taken from the commentary on Riyadus Salihen, a collection of Hadiths compiled by Imam An-Nawawi.

3. Dua

This dua is also one of the supplications to be said after completing ablution (wudhu).

Furthermore there is an authentic similar dua for Ruku (bowing) and Sujud (prostrations).

سُبْحَانَكَ اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّنَا وَبِحَمْدِكَ اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي

Transliteration

Subhanaka Allahumma, Rabbana wa bihamdik. Allahumma-ghfirli.

Meaning

Glory be to You O Allah, Our Lord, and praise. O Allah, forgive me.

Hadith Text

It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to say when bowing and prostrating:

SubhanakaAllahumma, Rabbana wa bihamdik. Allahumma-ghfirli (Glory be to You O Allah, Our Lord, and praise. O Allah, forgive me,” following the command of the Quran.

Grade: Sahih (Darussalam) Reference: Sunan an-Nasa’i 1123
Subhanaka Allahumma

During the bowing and prostration positions in prayer, it’s important for individuals to regularly recite a specific prayer. This prayer combines remembrance of Allah and asking for His help.

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) would often recite this prayer during bowing and prostration after the revelation of Surah Nasr.

In essence, Allah commanded His Prophet (peace be upon him) to praise and glorify Him, and seek forgiveness in this prayer.

The Prophet (peace be upon him) would frequently praise Allah and seek His forgiveness during bowing and prostration. This means acknowledging Allah’s greatness, perfection, and asking for forgiveness for any shortcomings.

In simple terms, by reciting this prayer, you’re praising Allah and asking for His forgiveness during prayer, recognizing His greatness and seeking His mercy.

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