Dua for Excellence of Remembrance and Glorification of Allah


When you want to please Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى)‎, turn to the Dua for the excellence of eemembrance and glorification of Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى)‎. While there are many versions of this dua, they were all taught to us by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). Some of the most authentic hadith records have given us duas for remembering and glorifying Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى).  One basic version of this dua has been reported in Hisnul 254 [Al-Bukhari 7/168, Muslim 4/2071]. Several other hadith sources report similar wording or phrases with such supplications, including citations in Hisnul 255 [Al-Bukhari 7/67, Muslim 4/2071], Hisnul 256 [Al-Bukhari 7/168, Muslim 4/2072], [Hisnul 258], [Muslim 4/2073] and more. Some of these masnoon duas are given below: 

Hisnul Muslim

Excellence of remembrance and glorification of Allah

Praising Allah Duas

1
سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ

Subhaanallaahi wa bihamdihi.

The Prophet (SAW) said: "Whoever says: "Glorified is Allah and praised is He" one hundred times a day, will have his sins forgiven even if they are like the foam of the sea".

[Hisnul 254] [Al-Bukhari 7/168, Muslim 4/2071.]

2
لَا إِلهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الحَمْدُ وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ

Laa 'ilaaha 'illallaahu wahdahu laa shareeka lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu wa Huwa 'alaa kulli shay'in Qadeer.

The Prophet (SAW) said: "Whoever says: "None has the right to be worshiped but Allah alone, Who has no partner. His is the dominion and His is the praise, and He is Able to do all things" ten times, will have the reward for freeing four slaves from the Children of Isma'il".

[Hisnul 255] [Al-Bukhari 7/67, Muslim 4/2071.]

3
سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ وسُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ الْعَظِيمِ

Subhaanal-laahi wa bihamdihi, Subhaanal-laahil-'Adheem.

The Prophet (SAW) said: "Two words are light on the tongue, weigh heavily in the balance, and are loved by the Most Merciful One is: "Glorified is Allah and praised is He, Glorified is Allah the Most Great".

[Hisnul 256] [Al-Bukhari 7/168, Muslim 4/2072.]

4
سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ، وَالحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ، وَلَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ، وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ

Subhaanallaahi, walhamdu lillaahi, wa laa 'ilaaha 'illallaahu, wallaahu 'Akbar.

The Prophet (SAW) said: For me to say: "Glory is to Allah, and praise is to Allah, and there is none worthy of worship but Allah, and Allah is the Most Great" is dearer to me than all that the sun rises upon".

[Hisnul 257] [Muslim 4/2072.]

5
سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ

Subhaanallaahi.

The Prophet (SAW) said: "Is anyone of you incapable of earning one thousand Hasanah (rewards) in a day?" Someone from his gathering asked: "How can anyone of us earn a thousand Hasanah" He said: "Glorify Allah a hundred times and a thousand Hasanah will be written for you, or a thousand sins will be wiped away".

[Hisnul 258] [Muslim 4/2073.]

6
سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ الْعَظِيمِ وبِحَمْدِهِ

Subhaanallaahil-'Adheemi wa bihamdihi.

The Prophet (SAW) said: "Glorified is Allah the Most Great and praised is He. Will have a date palm planted for him in Paradise".

[Hisnul 259] [At-Tirmizi 5/511, and Al-Hakim.]

7
لَا حَوٍلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللَّهِ

Laa hawla wa laa quwwata 'illaa billaah.

The Prophet (SAW) said: "O Abdullah bin Qais, should I not point you to one of the treasures of Paradise?" I said: "Yes, O Messenger of Allah". So he told me to say: "There is no power and no might except by Allah".

[Hisnul 260] [Al-Bukhari, Muslim 4/2076.]

8
(1)سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ(2)وَالحَمْدُ للَّهِ(3)وَلَا إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ(4)وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ

Subhaanallaah,(1)Walhamdu lillaah,(2)Wa laa 'ilaaha 'illallaah,(3)Wallaahu 'Akbar.(4)

The Prophet (SAW) said: "The most beloved words to Allah are four:Glorified is Allah,(1)The praise is for Allah,(2)There is none worthy of worship but Allah,(3)Allah is the Most Great".(4)

[Hisnul 261] [Muslim 3/1685.]

9
(1)لَا إِلهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ كَبيراً، وَالْحَمْدُ للَّهِ كَثيراً، سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ، لَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللَّهِ الْعَزِيزِ الْحَكِيمِ(2)اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي، وَارْحَمْنِي، وَاهْدِنِي، وَارْزُقْنِي

Laa 'ilaaha 'illallaahu wahdahu laa shareeka lahu, Allaahu 'Akbaru kabeeran, walhamdu lillaahi katheeran, Subhaanallaahi Rabbil-'aalameen, laa hawla wa laa quwwata 'illaa biilaahil-'Azeezil-Hakeem.

A desert Arab came to Allah's Messenger (SAW) and said: "Teach me a word that I can say". The Prophet told him to say: "There is none worthy of worship but Allah, Who has no partner, Allah is the Great, the Most Great, and praise is to Allah in abundance, glory is to Allah, Lord of the worlds. There is no power and no might but by Allah the Mighty, the Wise". (1) He said: "That is for my Lord, but what about me?" The Prophet (SAW) told him to say: "O Allah forgive me, and have mercy on me and guide me, and provide for me". (2)

[Hisnul 262] [Muslim 4/2072.]

10
اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرِ لِي، وَارْحَمْنِي، وَاهْدِنِي، وَعَافِنِي وَارْزُقْنِي

Allaahummaghfir lee, warhamnee, wahdinee, wa 'aafinee warzuqnee.

O Allah forgive me, and have mercy on me and guide me and give me good health and provide for me.

[Hisnul 263] [Muslim 4/2073.]

11
(1)الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ(2)لَا إِلَه إِلَّا اللَّهُ

Alhamdu lillaah.(1)Laa'ilaaha'illallaah.(2)

The most excellent invocation is:"Praise is for Allah".(1)"There is none worthy of worship but Allah".(2)

[Hisnul 264] [At-Tirmizi 5/462, Ibn Majah 2/1249, and Al-Hakim.]

12
سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ، وَالْحَمْدُ للَّهِ، لَا إِلَهَ إَلَّا اللَّهُ واللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إلَّا باللَّهِ

Subhaanallaah, Walhamdu lillaah, Wa laa 'ilaaha 'illallaah, Wallaahu 'Akbar and Wa laa hawla wa laa quwwata 'illaa billaah.

The good deeds which endure are: "Glorified is Allah, The praise is for Allah, There is none worth of worship but Allah, Allah is the Most Great and There is no power and no might except by Allah".

[Hisnul 265] [Ahmad (Hadith no. 513).]

Degrees of Dhikr and Reciting the Dua for Excellence of Remembrance and Glorification of Allah


Some sources state that there are at least four degrees in the remembrance of Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى). These include: 
 

1. Expression through the tongue, but the heart is elsewhere


For instance, a person might be performing dhikr while his heart and mind are immersed in daily work. While he might be absorbed in stocking shelves or driving, his tongue is busy praising Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى). This state is better than having the tongue utter useless words or potentially harmful speech. 
 

2. The heart is involved but isn’t consistent


It requires some exertion to bring the heart into a state of remembering and glorifying Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى). At any point, the heart might go back to worldly distractions and need discipline again. 
 

3. The heart is full of love for the remembrance and glorification of Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى)


This is an excellent state to be in. The heart is now full of inclination towards remembering Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى). It does not find complete pleasure in anything else. 
 

4. When Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) enters the heart


This is a high spiritual level, where the heart is completely devoted to Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) and not just remembrance. 
 

Benefits of Reciting the Dua for Excellence of Remembrance and Glorification of Allah


Ultimately, all acts of worship are a form of remembering and glorifying Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى). Here are a few benefits to remember while doing dhikr:
 

  • It helps to build a stronger connection with Allah
  •  We are less distracted by worldly pursuits
  • It helps us stay steadfast in our deen
  • We will attain real triumph and success as promised in the Quran (al-Anfal, 8:45)
     

FAQs:

There are several decrees in the Quran regarding Dhikr. The essence of these that Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى). has said “Then remember Me, I will remember you” (2:152), which tells us how remembrance will be reciprocated.
Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) has said in the Quran: ‘Remember your Lord inwardly with humility and reverence and in a moderate tone of voice, both morning and evening. Moreover, do not be one of the heedless.’ (al-A’raf, 7:205) In another place in the Quran, Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) says: ‘[They are] those who remember Allah while standing, sitting, and lying on their sides...’ (Al-’Imran, 3:191) The above verses tell us how we should remember Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) at all times.