The word Subhanallah has been used so often in our daily conversations
that it’s easy to take it for granted. But do you really know what it means?
Why do we say Subhanallah? If you don’t, this short article will help clear up
the confusion about the meaning of Subhanallah and reveal its true meaning and
beauty.
Meaning
of Subhanallah
Subhanallah is an Arabic word (اللهسُـبْحانَ) translated
as “Glory be to God” and it is the most commonly used expression of Islamic
praise and glorification of God. From an Islamic perspective, subhan means to praise, exalt or glorify.
In reference to Allah, however,
it means to praise Him for His glory, perfection and absolute Oneness. We do so
through all five senses—sight, sound, touch, taste and smell—and every moment
we live are a reminder that He deserves our praise.
Looking at a sunset through our
eyes or listening to sound with our ears are two ways we can express Subhanallah.
So is allowing ourselves to appreciate a delicious meal or using skin-to-skin
contact with another person as a form of intimacy rather than lustful
fulfillment.
There are countless other
examples, but they all have one thing in common: They remind us that there’s
nothing more worthy of our praise than Allah.
When to
say Subhanallah
1. Reciting Subhanallah in the Morning and the
time before sleeping
Juwairiya reported that
Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) came out from (her apartment) In the
morning as she was busy in observing her dawn prayer in her place of worship.
He Came back in the forenoon and she was still sitting there. He (the Holy
Prophet) said to her: You have been in the same seat since I left you. She
said: Yes.
Thereupon Allah's Apostle (may
peace be upon him) said: I recited four words three times after I left you and
if these are to be weighed against what you have recited since morning these
would outweigh them and (these words) are: "Hallowed be Allah and praise is
due to Him according to the number of His creation and according to the pleasure
of His Self and according to the weight of His Throne and according to the ink (used
in recording) words (for His Praise)." -
Sahih Muslim Chapter 18: Book 035, Number 6575
2. Subhanallah when bowing and prostration
'A'isha reported: The
Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) recited often these words: Hallowed
be Allah and with His praise, I seek the forgiveness of Allah and return to
Him. She said: I asked: Messenger of Allah, I see that you often repeat the
saying "SubhanAllahi bihamdihi astagfirullahi watubuilaih" whereupon
he said: My Lord informed me that I would soon see a sign in my ummah, so when
I see it I often recite (these) words: Hallowed be Allah and with His Praise, I
seek forgiveness of Allah and return to Him. Indeed I saw it (when this verse)
was revealed:" When Allah's help and victory came, it marked the victory
of Mecca, and you see people entering into Allah's reli- gion in troops,
celebrate the praise of Thy Lord and ask His forgiveness. Surely He is ever
returning to Mercy." - Chapter 37 Book 004, Number 0984
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