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An in-depth guide on the Muslim phrase “Subhanallah”
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Subhanallah is a central word to the Islamic faith that roughly translates to “Glory be to Allah” or “Glorified is Allah.” Muslims might say this when they see a beautiful aspect of nature or during times of hardship. Subhanallah is also part of a devotional act where a person recites short phrases a certain number of times to show appreciation and gratitude for Allah. Keep reading to learn more about this powerful Arabic phrase.
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- “Subhanallah” roughly translates to “Glory be to Allah.” “Subhanallah” generally means that Allah is free from imperfection and is above any wrongdoing.
- Say “SubhanAllah” when admiring the wonders of the natural world, like a waterfall, a sunset, a vast starry sky, or the birth of a child.
- To remember the greatness of Allah, Muslims say “Subhanallah” 33 times, “Alhamdulillah” 33 times, and “Allahu Akbar” 34 times.
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References
- ↑ https://www.al-islam.org/tasbih-fatimah-az-zahra-abbas-azizi/section-7-meaning-dhikr
- ↑ https://quran.com/en/30:17/tafsirs/en-tafsir-maarif-ul-quran
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- ↑ https://simplyislam.academy/blog/how-to-perform-dhikr
- ↑ https://aboutislam.net/reading-islam/about-muhammad/story-of-fatimah-the-favorite-daughter-of-the-prophet/
- ↑ https://quran.com/en/30:17/tafsirs/en-tafsir-maarif-ul-quran
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- ↑ https://muslimmatters.org/2010/10/06/subhanallah-moments-reflecting-on-the-blessings-of-allah/
- ↑ https://islamqa.org/hanafi/hadithanswers/119684/saying-subhanallah-or-allahu-akbar-when-suprised/
- ↑ https://understandquran.com/startled-say-subhanallah/
- ↑ https://myislam.org/meaning-of-subhanallah/
- ↑ https://quran.com/52?startingVerse=43
- ↑ https://quran.com/17?startingVerse=43
- ↑ https://quran.com/23?startingVerse=91
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