Remembrance During Prostration — Subhana Rabbiyal A'la
Source: Sunan Abi Dawud 871
((سُبْحَانَرَبِّيَالأَعْلَى))ثلاثمرَّاتٍ.
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Transliteration
Subhana Rabbiyal A'la (three times)
Translation
How perfect is my Lord, the Most High. (Recited three times)
Context
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would often repeat 'Subhana Rabbiyal A'la' three times during his prostration in prayer. This supplication is a direct expression of glorifying Allah in the lowest point of the prayer, acknowledging His supreme transcendence.
Benefit
This glorification in sujood deepens one's humility before Allah, reinforcing the understanding of His absolute greatness and perfection.
When to Recite
During the prostration (sujood) in prayer, three times.