Remembrance Before Sleep — Glorifying Allah
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 6318
((سُبْحَانَاللَّهِ(ثلاثاًوثلاثين)وَالْحَمْدُلِلَّهِ(ثلاثاًوثلاثين)وَاللَّهُأَكْبَرُ(أربعاًوثلاثينَ))).
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Transliteration
Subhanallahi (33 times), walhamdulillah (33 times), wallahuakbar (34 times).
Translation
How perfect Allah is. All praise is for Allah. Allah is the greatest. This is recited thirty-three times each for the first two phrases and thirty-four times for the last.
Context
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this specific remembrance to his daughter Fatimah and her husband Ali (may Allah be pleased with them) to recite before sleeping. It was a way to help them with the burdens of daily life and work.
Benefit
Reciting these phrases before sleep helps to purify the heart and mind, seeking Allah's perfection and greatness. It's a powerful way to end the day, finding peace and contentment in His remembrance.
When to Recite
Upon going to bed, after completing the evening remembrance.