87. Subhanallahi Wa Bihamdihi Dua (Morning dua)
Say three times -
Morning dua in Arabic
سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ عَدَدَ خَلْقِهِ وَرِضَى نَفْسِهِ وَزِنَةَ عَرْشِهِ وَمِدَادَ كَلِمَاتِهِ
Morning dua English Transliteration
SubhaanAllahi wa bihamdihi, 'Adada khalqihi, wa ridhaa nafsihi, wa zinata 'arshihi wa midaada kalimaatihi.
Morning dua English Translation
How perfect Allah is! I praise Him by the number of His creation and His pleasure, and by the weight of His throne, and the ink of His words.
Juwairiya reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) came out from (her apartment) in the morning as she was busy in observing her dawn prayer in her place of worship. He came back in the forenoon and she was still sitting there. He (the Holy Prophet) said to her: You have been in the same seat since I left you. She said: Yes. Thereupon Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) said: I recited four words (above mentioned words) three times after I left you and if these are to be weighed against what you have recited since morning these would outweigh them.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، وَعَمْرٌو النَّاقِدُ، وَابْنُ أَبِي عُمَرَ، - وَاللَّفْظُ لاِبْنِ أَبِي عُمَرَ - قَالُوا حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، مَوْلَى آلِ طَلْحَةَ عَنْ كُرَيْبٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، عَنْ جُوَيْرِيَةَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم خَرَجَ مِنْ عِنْدِهَا بُكْرَةً حِينَ صَلَّى الصُّبْحَ وَهِيَ فِي مَسْجِدِهَا ثُمَّ رَجَعَ بَعْدَ أَنْ أَضْحَى وَهِيَ جَالِسَةٌ فَقَالَ " مَا زِلْتِ عَلَى الْحَالِ الَّتِي فَارَقْتُكِ عَلَيْهَا " . قَالَتْ نَعَمْ . قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم " لَقَدْ قُلْتُ بَعْدَكِ أَرْبَعَ كَلِمَاتٍ ثَلاَثَ مَرَّاتٍ لَوْ وُزِنَتْ بِمَا قُلْتِ مُنْذُ الْيَوْمِ لَوَزَنَتْهُنَّ سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ عَدَدَ خَلْقِهِ وَرِضَا نَفْسِهِ وَزِنَةَ عَرْشِهِ وَمِدَادَ كَلِمَاتِهِ " .
Juwairiya reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) came out from (her apartment) in the morning as she was busy in observing her dawn prayer in her place of worship. He came back in the forenoon and she was still sitting there. He (the Holy Prophet) said to her: You have been in the same seat since I left you. She said: Yes. Thereupon Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) said: I recited four words three times after I left you and if these are to be weighed against what you have recited since morning these would outweigh them and (these words) are:" Hallowed be Allah and praise is due to Him according to the number of His creation and according to the pleasure of His Self and according to the weight of His Throne and according to the ink (used in recording) words (for His Praise)." [Muslim: 2726]
Benefits of dua for the morning
Morning dua brings blessings peace gratitude and protection helps remember Allahand keeps you connected with His mercy each day
- Reciting dua for the morning helps to remember Allah’s greatness and mercy
- Repeating dua for the morning increases gratitude and thankfulness in the heart
- Dua for the morning protects from negative thoughts and brings calmness
- Regularly saying dua for the morning keeps one connected with zikr of Allah
- Dua for the morning reminds us to seek forgiveness and mercy each day
When to Recite dua for the morning
Recite dua for the morning after Fajr at sunrise before leaving home or during quiet moments for blessings and comfort
- Saying dua for the morning at sunrise helps start your morning with remembrance
- Repeating dua for the morning before leaving home keeps you mindful of Allah
- Reciting dua for the morning during morning dhikr strengthens your connection with Allah
- Saying dua for the morning in quiet moments brings calm and comfort
How to Perform dua for the morning
Start morning dua with a clean heart recite Subhanallahi Wa Bihamdihi with focus and repeat it for morning dhikr and blessings
- Begin dua for the morning with a clean heart and fresh intention for zikr of Allah
- Recite Subhanallahi Wa Bihamdihi Adada Khalqihi slowly, thinking about its meaning
- Focus on the praise of Allahand the greatness in subhanAllahmeaning
- Repeat dua for the morning 100 times or as much as you can for morning dhikr
- Remember the virtues of subhanAllahin arabic as you say this masnoon dua
Summary
The dua for the morning, Subhanallahi Wa Bihamdihi, is a beautiful morning dhikr that helps Muslims start their day by praising Allahand remembering His greatness. This dua is often recited to show gratitude and bring peace to the heart during the morning hours.
Beginning each day with dua for the morning connects a person with zikr of Allahand brings blessings and comfort. Making this dua part of your daily routine strengthens your faith and brings you closer to Allahin simple and meaningful ways.