Subhanallahi Wa Bihamdihi Meaning, Arabic, Hadith & Benefits

“Subhanallahi Wa Bihamdihi” is a part of morning and evening supplications, holding immense value in Islam. The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) emphasized its significance, stating that on the Day of Resurrection, nothing will be more valuable than reciting this phrase numerous times.

The words “Subhan Allah” encapsulate a fundamental aspect of Tawhid, recognizing Allah’s transcendence above any imperfections or false notions.

Reciting “Subhanallahi Wa Bihamdihi” regularly, especially in morning and evening, is a powerful way to connect with Allah and cultivate a deeper understanding of His majesty.

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Subhanallahi Wa Bihamdihi Meaning in English

Subhanallahi wa bihamdihi means Glory be to Allah and His is the praise. The meaning of this phrase is that you exalt Allah, the most High, above every form of defect and deficiency, and that He is perfect in every respect, the Mighty and Sublime.

Combining this Tasbeeh with Hamd shows the perfection of His excellence, His kindness on His creatures and the completeness of His wisdom, knowledge and other aspects of His perfection. It:

Declares Allah’s perfection and freedom from flaws
Affirms Tawhid and belief in Allah’s greatness
Pleases Allah and earns rewards
Offers protection and salvation on the Day of Resurrection

Subhanallahi Wa Bihamdih In Arabic Text

SubhanAllah Wa bihamdihi is written in Arabic as:

سُبْحَانَ اللّهِ وَ بِحَمْدِهِ

Subhanallahi Wa Bihamdihi 100 Times

Abu Huraira reported Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: He who recites in the morning and in the evening (these words):” Glory be Allah and all praise is due to Him” one hundred times, he would not bring on the Day of Resurrection anything excellent than this except one who utters these words or utters more than these words.
Source: Sahih Muslim 2692

Subhanallahi Wa Bihamdihi Benefits

Reciting “Subhanallahi Wa Bihamdihi” hundreds of times daily yields five remarkable benefits:

Reward equivalent to freeing ten slaves
Recording of hundred good deeds
Forgiveness of hundred sins
Protection from the devil
Excellence in good deeds, surpassed only by those who recite more

Additional benefits include:

Superiority to a mountain of gold
Most beloved words to Allah
Remembrance of the angels
Extinguisher of sins
Heavy on the scales and beloved to Allah
Key to nearness to Allah
Realization of Allah’s greatness and grandeur
Strengthening of consciousness of His omni-presence

Zikr, including “Subhanallahi Wa Bihamdihi”, is a vital act of worship, offering over 100 virtues, as highlighted by Ibn Qayyim (RA) in “Al-Waabilus Sayyib”.

Regular Zikr keeps Shaitan at bay, pleases Allah, relieves anxieties, and attracts sustenance, ultimately leading to love for Allah, the spirit of Islam, and success in the Hereafter.

Subhanallahi Wa Bihamdihi Hadith

There are many authentic Hadith that show the virtues or importance of rembrance of Allah (Zikr) particularly tasbih (SubhanAllah) and among them are:

Hadith #1

Abu Huraira (رضي الله عنه) reported Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: “He who recites in the morning and in the evening (these words):” ‘سُبْحَانَ اللهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ‏ – Subhan’Allah wa bihamdihi (Allah is free from imperfection and all praise is due to Him)’ 100 times, he would not bring on the Day of Resurrection anything excellent than this except one who utters these words or utters more than these words.”
[Sahih Muslim 2692]

Hadith #2

Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “Whoever says, ‘سُبْحَانَ اللهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ‏ – – Subhan’Allah wa bihamdihi (Allah is free from imperfection and all praise is due to Him)’ 100 times a day, will be forgiven all his sins even if they were as much as the foam of the sea.”
[Sahih al-Bukhari 6405]

Hadith #3

Ibn Umar (رضي الله عنه) narrated that one day: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to his Companions: “Say سُبْحَانَ اللهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ‏ – Subhan’Allah wa bihamdihi (Allah is free from imperfection and all praise is due to Him) a hundred times.

Whoever says [it] one time, it is written for him ten, and whoever says it ten (times), it is written for him a hundred, and whoever says it a hundred (times), it is written for him a thousand, and whoever increases, Allah will increase for him, and whoever seeks Allah’s forgiveness, [Allah] will forgive him.”
[Jami at-Tirmidhi, 3470, Hasan]

Hadith #4

Abu Dharr (رضي الله عنه) reported that Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) was asked as to which words were the best. He (ﷺ) said: “Those for which Allah made a choice for His Angels and His servants (and the words are): سُبْحَانَ اللهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ‏ – Subhan’Allah wa bihamdihi (Allah is free from imperfection and all praise is due to Him)’.”
[Sahih Muslim, 2731 a, at-Tirmithi 3593]

Hadith #5

Abu Dharr (رضي الله عنه) reported that Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said: “Should I not inform you about the words liked most by Allah? I said: Allah’s Messenger, do inform me about the words liked most by Allah. He said: Verily, the words liked most by Allah are: سُبْحَانَ اللهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ‏ – Subhan’Allah wa bihamdihi (Allah is free from imperfection and all praise is due to Him)’.”
[Sahih Muslim, 2731 b]

In another narration:

Hadith #6

Abu Dharr narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) visited him, or that Abu Dharr visited the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), and said: “May my father and my mother be ransomed for you, O Messenger of Allah (ﷺ)!

Which speech is most beloved to Allah [the Mighty and Sublime]?” So he said: “That which Allah selected for His angels (to say): سُبْحَانَ رَبِّي وَبِحَمْدِهِ سُبْحَانَ رَبِّي وَبِحَمْدِهِ – ‘Glory to my Lord, and with His praise. Glory to my Lord, and with His praise (Subhana rabbi wa bihamdihi, subhana rabbi wa bihamdihi).’”
[Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3593 classed as Sahih (Darussalam)]

Hadith #7

Abu Umamah (رضي الله عنه) narrated that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Whoever is in terror of enduring the night (has difficulty offering the late night prayer) or is stingy about spending his wealth or who is fearful in fighting the enemy should frequently repeat:

‘سُبْحَانَ اللهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ‏ – Subhan’Allah wa bihamdihi (Allah is free from imperfection and all praise is due to Him)’. Verily, these words are more beloved to Allah than spending one mountain of gold in charity.”
[Sahih at-Targheeb no. 1541 and authenticated by al-Albani]

Hadith #8

Abu Hurairah (رضي الله عنه) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “There are two statements that are light for the tongue to remember, heavy in the Scales and are dear to the Merciful: ‘سُبْحَانَ اللهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ سُبْحَانَ اللهِ الْعَظِيمِ – Subhan-Allahi wa bihamdihi, Subhan-Allahil-Adheem [Allah is free from imperfection and all praise is due to Him, Allah is free from imperfection the Almighty]’.”
[al-Bukhari (6406, 6682 and 7563) and Muslim (2694)]

Hadith #9

Narrated from Juwayriyah (رضى الله عنها), that the Prophet (ﷺ) went out from her presence early in the morning at the time of the dawn prayer, while she was in her ‘masjid’ (i.e. her place of prayer).

Later, he returned to her when the sun had risen, while she was still sitting (in her place of prayer). He (ﷺ) said to her: ‘Are you still in the same condition (position) which you were in when I departed from you?’ She said: Yes.

Then, the Prophet (ﷺ) said: ‘I have recited after I left you four words (i.e. expressions), three times; if these words were weighted against all that you have recited since I left you today, [my four words, repeated only three times] would have outweighed all that you have said.

These four words are: سُبْحَانَ اللهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ، عَدَدَ خَلْقِهِ، وَرِضَا نَفْسِهِ، وَزِنَةَ عَرْشِهِ، وَمِدَادَ كَلِمَاتِهِ Subhan’Allāhi wa bi-hamdihi: ‘A-dada khalqihi, wa ridā nafsihi, wa zinata ‘ar-shihi, wa midāda kalimātihi. Far Removed is Allāh From All Imperfections and Praise is due to Him – in a manner equal to

(1) the number of His Creation, (2) (the magnitude of) the Pleasure of His Self, (3) the Weight of His Throne [al-‘Arsh], and (4) the Ink (used in recording) His Words.’
[Sahih Muslim, 2726 a]

This dhikr should be said three times in the early morning as part of the Morning Adhkar. It can also be said anytime as part of your daily Dhikr.

Hadith #10

‘A’isha reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) recited often these words: Subhan’Allāhi wa bi-hamdihi, Astagfirullah watubuilaih.

She said: I asked: Messenger of Allah, I see that you often repeat the saying” سُبْحَانَ اللهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْهِ – Subhan’Allāhi wa bi-hamdihi, Astagfirullah watubuilaih (Allah is free from imperfection and all praise is due to Him, I seek forgiveness of Allah and return to Him)’ whereupon he said:

My Lord informed me that I would soon see a sign in my Ummah, so when I see it I often recite (these) words: سُبْحَانَ اللهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْهِ – Subhan’Allāhi wa bi-hamdihi Astagfirullah watubuilaih (Allah is free from imperfection and all praise is due to Him, I seek forgiveness of Allah and return to Him)’.

Indeed I saw it (when this verse) was revealed:” When Allah’s help and victory came, it marked the victory of Mecca, and you see people entering into Allah’s religion in troops, celebrate the praise of Your Lord and ask His forgiveness. Surely He is ever returning to Mercy.”
[Sahih Muslim, 484 d]

Action Plan:

– Allocate a time to say Subhān-Allāh wa bihamdihi a hundred times minimum. It takes 2 mins and such a great reward.
– Dont end a day without reading it. Say it even when laying down to sleep if you haven’t in the daytime.
– Teach others to say it so you may also get the reward.

Subhanallahi Wa Bihamdihi Meaning, Arabic, Hadith & Benefits