836. Islamic Dhikr When surprised (SubhaanAllah)
Upon hearing astonishing thing, companions said:
سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ
Dhikr When surprised English Transliteration
SubhaanAllah
Dhikr When surprised English Translation
Glory is to Allah.
ReferenceMuslim: 6077
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
عَنْ أَنَسٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " إِنَّهُ لَيُعْجِبُنِي أَنْ يَعْجَبَ الْمَرْءُ بِالشَّىْءِ فَيَقُولَ سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ " .
Translation
Anas reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "It pleases me that when a person is amazed at something, he should say: 'SubhaanAllah (Glory is to Allah).'”
Frequently Asked Questions
If something surprises you in Islam, you’d usually say “subhanAllah.” It’s one of those islamic phrases that’s great to keep on your tongue, especially when you’re caught off guard. The meaning of subhan Allah is “Glory be to God,” and saying it when something unexpected happens is a simple way to remember Allah.
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