Dhikr is the remembrance of Allah and is an essential practice in Islam. It is a way to express gratitude, seek forgiveness, and strengthen one’s relationship with Allah. The most common way to perform dhikr is by using a tasbih, a string of beads used to count the number of repetitions of a particular prayer or even a digital tasbih which is a great new age alternative. In this article, we will discuss the list of dhikr prayers that you can do with a tasbih.
List of Dhikr Prayers:
1. Subhan Allah:
“Glory be to Allah.” It is a way to glorify Allah and recognize his greatness.
2. Alhamdulillah:
“All praise is due to Allah.” It is a way to express gratitude to Allah for all the blessings that he has bestowed upon us.
Allahu Akbar:
“Allah is the greatest.” It is a way to acknowledge that Allah is greater than everything else in the universe.
La ilaha illallah:
“There is no god but Allah.” It is a way to declare one’s faith in Allah and acknowledge that he is the only deity worthy of worship.
Astaghfirullah:
“I seek forgiveness from Allah.” It is a way to seek forgiveness for one’s sins and shortcomings.
La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah:
“There is no power or strength except with Allah.” It is a way to acknowledge that Allah is the ultimate source of power and strength.
Allahumma salli ala Muhammad:
“O Allah, bless Muhammad.” It is a way to show respect and love for the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
Allahumma barik ala Muhammad:
“O Allah, bless Muhammad.” It is a way to seek Allah’s blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
SubhanAllah wa bihamdihi, SubhanAllahil ‘Adheem:
“Glory be to Allah and praise Him, Glory be to Allah, the Most High.” It is a way to glorify Allah and acknowledge his greatness.
