What is Dhikr?
Dhikr (ذكر) means remembrance — specifically, the remembrance of Allah through words, phrases, and prayers. The Quran commands: Remember Allah with much remembrance (33:41), and Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest (13:28).
The Most Virtuous Adhkar
- Subhanallah (سبحان الله) — Glory be to Allah
- Alhamdulillah (الحمد لله) — All praise be to Allah
- Allahu Akbar (الله أكبر) — Allah is the Greatest
- La ilaha illallah (لا إله إلا الله) — There is no god but Allah
- Astaghfirullah (أستغفر الله) — I seek forgiveness from Allah
- SubhanAllahi wa bihamdihi, SubhanAllahil Azeem — The Prophet ﷺ said these two phrases are light on the tongue, heavy on the Scale, and beloved to the Most Merciful
The Tasbih After Prayer
After every obligatory prayer, the Prophet ﷺ taught us to recite:
- Subhanallah — 33 times
- Alhamdulillah — 33 times
- Allahu Akbar — 33 times
- Then: La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lah, lahul mulku wa lahul hamdu wa huwa ala kulli shay'in qadir — once
Morning and Evening Adhkar
The Prophet ﷺ was consistent in his morning (after Fajr) and evening (after Asr) dhikr. This included Ayat al-Kursi, the three Quls, and specific duas for protection. These adhkar are a shield for the day and night.
Building a Daily Dhikr Habit
- Start with just 100 repetitions of "SubhanAllahi wa bihamdihi" daily
- Use our free Dhikr Counter to track your progress
- Attach dhikr to existing habits — in the car, while walking, before sleeping
- Use tasbih beads to maintain count during physical dhikr
Begin your dhikr practice now: Open the Dhikr Counter →