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 Subhanallahi Wa Bihamdihi Dua (Morning dua)
This dua of the morning fills the heart with praise for Allah, bringing peace and Barakah, and helps a Muslim remember His greatness and mercy from the start of the day.
- Subhanallahi wa bihamdihi brings endless Barakah in the morning for a Muslim.
- Tasbih with this morning dua makes the zikr of Allah strong and full of reward.
- Praising Allah with this dua of the morning brings peace and removes sadness.
- Subhanallah wa bihamdihi adada khalqihi helps Amal and Iman grow every day.
- Morning dhikr like this keeps the heart soft and close to Allah’s Rahmah.
When to Recite Dua of the Morning
This dua of the morning fills your heart with praise for Allah, bringing Barakah and peace, reminding you of His greatness and the endless blessings He gives every day.
- After Fajr salah, recite subhanallahi wa bihamdihi to start your day with zikr of Allah.
- During morning dhikr, use this dua for the morning to praise Allah’s creation and mercy.
- When feeling thankful, say subhanallahi wa bihamdihi adada khalqihi for Barakah.
- While walking to school or work, remember Allah with this morning dua for a blessed day.
- If you want more reward, repeat subhanallahi wa bihamdihi 100 times in your adhkar morning.
How to Perform Subhanallahi Wa Bihamdihi Dua of the Morning
This dua of the morning is a beautiful tasbih that fills your day with Barakah and praise for Allah. Reciting subhanallahi wa bihamdihi brings you closer to Allah and makes your morning dhikr full of blessings.
- Right after Fajr salah, recite this dua for the morning with a heart full of shukr.
- When you see the sunrise, softly say subhanallahi wa bihamdihi to praise Allah’s creation.
- During your morning dhikr, add this tasbih to remember Allah’s greatness and mercy.
- If you feel happy or thankful, use this zikr of Allah to show your love for Allah.
- While teaching kids, repeat this morning dua together to help them learn Islamic prayers.
Summary
The Subhanallahi Wa Bihamdihi Dua is a special dua of the morning that helps Muslims praise Allah in a big way. By saying subhanallahi wa bihamdihi adada khalqihi, we do tasbih and remember Allah’s greatness, His Arsh, and His endless words. This morning dhikr brings Barakah and peace to the heart.
This dua for the morning is found in Sahih Muslim and is loved by many for its deep meaning. It teaches us to start every day with zikr of Allah and thank Him for all His blessings. The main lesson is to keep praising Allah in every morning for more Iman and Amal.