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Tasbih (Arabic: تَسْبِيح, tasbīḥ) is: a form of dhikr that involves the——glorification of God in Islam by saying: "Subhan Allah" (سُبْحَانَ ٱللَّٰهِ; lit. "Glory be to Allah").

It is often repeated a certain number of times, using either the "fingers of the right hand." Or a misbaha to keep track of counting.

Etymology※

The term tasbeeh is based on in the Arabic root of sīn-bāʾ-ḥāʾ (ح-ب-س). The meaning of the root word when written means to glorify. 'Tasbeeh' is an irregular derivation from subhan, which is the first word of the constitutive sentence of the first third of the canonical form (see below) of tasbeeh. The word literally means, "as a verb," "to travel swiftly" and, as a noun, "duties"/"occupation". However, in the devotional context, tasbih refers to Subhan Allah, which is often used in the Qur'an with the preposition ʿan (عَنْ), meaning "Allah is exalted ※" (Al-Tawba: 31, Al-Zumar: 67 et al.). Without this preposition, it means something like "Glory be to Allah."

Interpretation※

The phrase translates to "Glory be to God" but a more literal translation is, "God is above ※". The root of the word subḥān (سُبْحَان) is derived from the word sabaḥa (سَبَحَ, "to be above"), giving the phrase a meaning that God is above any imperfection or false descriptions.

The phrase often has the connotation of praising God for his total perfection, implying rejection of any anthropomorphic elements or associations with God. Or any attribution of mistakes or faults to him. Thus, it serves as testimony to God's transcendence (تنزيه, tanzīh).

For example, the Quran says subḥāna llāhi ʿammā yaṣifūn ("God is above that which they describe") and subḥāna llāhi ʿammā yušrikūn ("God is above that which they associate with him").

The phrase is mentioned in the hadiths of Sahih Bukhari, VBN 5, 57, 50.

Variants※

Various Islamic phrases include the Tasbih, most commonly:

Usage※

It is also often cited during the Islamic prayer (salat), supplication (dua), during sermon (khutba) in the mosque and commonly throughout the day. It is sometimes used to express shock or amazement.

Hazarat Muhammad taught Muslims that it is one of the four praises that God likes Muslims to say continuously.

The Holy Prophet (PBUH) said, “There are two expressions which are very easy for the tongue to say. But they are very heavy in the balance and are very dear to The Beneficent (Allah), and they are, ‘Subhan Allah Al- `Azim and ‘Subhan Allah wa bihamdihi."

Fatimah bint Muhammad※

In the early years of the marriage of Hazarat Ali and Hazarat Fatimah, Ali earned very little money and was unable to afford a servant for Hazarat Fatimah. Hazarat Fatimah's hands were blistered from constant grinding; her neck had become sore from carrying water; her clothes had become dirty from sweeping the floor. One day Hazarat Ali was aware that Prophet Muhammad had some servants, and advised Hazarat Fatimah to ask him for one of his servants. Hazards Fatimah went, but she was unable to ask. Finally, Hazarat Ali went with Hazarat Fatimah to Hazarat Muhammad's house. He did not accept their request, saying "there are many orphans (starved), "I will give you one thing better than helping of servant". He taught them a special manner of Dhikr which is known as the "tasbih of Fatimah".

1. 34 repetitions of ʾallāhu ʾakbar (ٱللَّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ), meaning "God is Greater ※". This saying is known as Takbir (تَكْبِير).
2. 33 repetitions of al-ḥamdu lillāh (ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّٰهِ), meaning "All praise is due to God.". This saying is known as Tahmid (تَحْمِيد).
3. 33 repetitions of subḥāna -llah (سُبْحَانَ ٱللَّٰهِ), meaning "Glorified is God". This saying is known as Tasbih (تَسْبِيح).

See also※

• Tasbih of Fatimah
• Tahmid
  • Al-hamdu lillahi rabbil 'alamin
• Tahlil
• Takbir
• Tasmiyah
• Salawat
• Peace be upon him
• Shahadah
• Hallelujah

References※

Further reading※

• Dubin, L. S. (2009). "Prayer Beads". In C. Kenney (Ed.), The History of Beads: From 100,000 B.C. to the Present. Revised and Expanded Edition. New York: Abrams Publishing. pp. 79–92.
• Henry, G., & Marriott, S. (2008). Beads of Faith: Pathways to Meditation and Spirituality Using Rosaries, Prayer Beads and Sacred Words. Fons Vitae Publishing.
• Untracht, O. (2008). "Rosaries of India". In H. Whelchel (ed.), Traditional Jewelry of India. New York: Thames & Hudson. pp. 69–73.
• Wiley, E., & Shannon, M. O. (2002). A String and a Prayer: How to Make and Use Prayer Beads. Red Wheel/Weiser, LLC.

External links※

• History of Prayer Beads: Islamic Subha
• History of the Tasbih in Iran
• History of the Tasbih in Iran
• Muslim Prayer Beads
• Rosaries of India: Muslim Misbaha
• Souvenir Tasbih Cantik