Tasbih Fatima Benefits, Arabic Text, Hadith and Meaning

The Tasbih of Fatimah is a unique and sacred form of remembrance (Dhikr) attributed to Sayyidah Fatimah bint Muhammad (RA), the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW). This special zikr was given to her by the Prophet (SAW) when she requested a servant from him.

In this article, we will delve into Tasbih Fatima benefits and explore the full Hadith in English, providing insight into the significance and virtue of this precious Dhikr.

By understanding and reciting the Tasbih of Fatimah, we can tap into its numerous benefits and cultivate a deeper connection with Allah.

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What Are The Tasbih Fatima?

Tasbih Fatima is saying SubhanAllah (33 times), Alhamdulillah (33 times) and Allahu Akbar (34 times) before going to bed.

Tasbih Fatima Benefits

The benefits of tasbih Fatima is if you recite them before sleeping, it will served as one of the ways that aid you in fulfilling your needs. Similarly, if you sleep, you will sleep upon the remembrance of Allah, the Mighty and Sublime.

It was also said that the one who persists in doing this will find strength in his body that will make him independent of the need for a servant.

There are similar version of this tasbih that were reported from different companions of prophet Muhammad SAW.

Abu Hurayrah reported that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him):

“Whoever glorifies Allah (says Subhan Allah ) thirty-three times immediately after each prayer, and praises Allah (says Al-hamdu Lillah) thirty-three times, and magnifies Allah (says Allahu akbar) thirty-three times, this makes ninety-nine, then to complete one hundred says La ilaha ill-Allah wahdahu la sharika lahu, lahul-mulk wa lahul-hamd wa huwa ‘ala kulli shayin qadir (There is no god except Allah Alone, with no partner, His is the power and His is the praise, and He is Able to do all things) his sins will be forgiven even if they are like the foam of the sea.”
(Reported by Muslim 597).

Tasbih Fatima Full Hadith

It is reported on the authority of Ali that Fatima had corns in her hand because of working at the hand-mill. There had fallen to the lot of Allah’s Apostle (ﷺ) some prisoners of war. She (Fatima) came to the Prophet (ﷺ) but she did not find him (in the house). She met A’isha and informed her (about her hardship).

When Allah’s Apostle (ﷺ) came, she (A’isha) informed him about the visit of Fatima. Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) came to them (Fatima and her family). They had gone to their beds. ‘Ali further (reported): We tried to stand up (as a mark of respect) but Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said: Keep to your beds, and he sat amongst us and I felt the coldness of his feet upon my chest.

He then said: May I not direct you to something better than what you have asked for? When you go to your bed, you should recite Takbir (Allah-o-Akbar) thirty-four times and Tasbih (Subhan Allah) thirty-three times and Tahmid (al-Hamdu li-Allah) thirty-three times, and that is better than the servant for you.
Source: Sahih Muslim 2727

Two hadeeths provide guidance on the recitations to be made before sleep and after obligatory prayers (fard Salah).

The second hadeeth involves the narrative of Ali and Fatimah, may Allah be pleased with them, where Fatimah complained to her father, the Prophet Muhammad (SAW), about the hardship of using a hand mill and requested a servant.

Instead, the Prophet (SAW) offered them a superior alternative, saying, “Shall I guide you both to something better than a servant?”

He then instructed them that before bed, they should recite:

Tasbeeh (Subhaanallah – Glory be to Allah) thirty-three times
Tahmeed (Alhamdu lillah – Praise be to Allah) thirty-three times
Takbir (Allahu Akbar – Allah is the Greatest) thirty-four times

Repetitions	Arabic	Transliteration	Meaning
34	ٱللَّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ	Allahu Akbar	Allah is greater [than everything].
33	ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّٰهِ	Alhamdulillah	All praise is due to Allah.
33	سُبْحَانَ ٱللَّٰهِ	Subhanallah	Glorified is Allah.

The Prophet (SAW) assured them that this recitation is more beneficial than having a servant.

Thus, it is recommended to recite these phrases, totaling one hundred, before sleep. This practice offers a powerful means of seeking Allah’s protection, blessings, and peace in our daily lives.