48/22. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 2731a — Best Words of Dhikr
The Virtue Of (Saying): "Glory To Allah And With His Praise"
Subhan Allah wa Bihamdihi: Best Words of Dhikr
Sahih Muslim : 2731a
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 2731a
حَدَّثَنَا زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا حَبَّانُ بْنُ هِلاَلٍ، حَدَّثَنَا وُهَيْبٌ، حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدٌ الْجُرَيْرِيُّ، عَنْ أَبِي عَبْدِ اللَّهِ الْجِسْرِيِّ، عَنِ ابْنِ الصَّامِتِ، عَنْ أَبِي ذَرٍّ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم سُئِلَ أَىُّ الْكَلاَمِ أَفْضَلُ قَالَ " مَا اصْطَفَى اللَّهُ لِمَلاَئِكَتِهِ أَوْ لِعِبَادِهِ سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ " .
Abu Dharr Narrated from:
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) was asked as to which words were the best. He said: Those for which Allah made a choice for His Angels and His servants (and the words are):" Hallowed be Allah and praise is due to Him."
Reference : Sahih Muslim 2731aIn-book reference : Book 48, Hadith 117USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 35, Hadith 6586
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 2731a
This Hadith highlights the virtue of Subhan Allah wa bihamdihi. Abu Dharr reported that the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم was asked which words were the best. He answered that the best words are those Allah chose for His angels and His servants: Hallowed be Allah and praise is due to Him. The Hadith keeps the message very direct. It teaches that dhikr does not need to be long or hard to be meaningful. These words combine glorifying Allah and praising Him. The phrase reminds a believer that Allah is free from imperfection, and all praise belongs to Him. For anyone searching for a simple daily dhikr, this narration gives a clear phrase to remember and repeat with respect.
What we learn from this hadith
- Subhan Allah wa bihamdihi is praised in this Hadith as chosen by Allah.
- The best words of remembrance can be short and easy to say.
- This dhikr combines glorification of Allah with praise of Allah.
- A believer can keep the tongue busy with words loved in worship.
