Know about Salatul Tasbeeh
Salatul Tasbeeh (prayer of forgiveness/glorification) is a prayer which includes a specific verse (Subhaan Allahi Wal Hamdulillahi Wa Laa ilaha illal Laahu Wallahu Akbar) that is not recited in the five obligatory prayers. This is a prayer performed by Muslims outside of Fajr, Dhur, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha. Salatul Tasbeeh can be performed at any time except between midday and sunset. This prayer forgives those of all their sins and can be prayed once a day. If you can not pray it once a day, pray it once a week. If you can not pray it once a week, pray it once in a lifetime.
Steps To Perform Salatul Tasbeeh
Prepation
Perform wudu (ablution) Before any prayer—obligatory or optional—you must perform wudu if you do not already have it.
Know how to pray in Islam
To perform Salatul Tasbeeh, you must know the motions and verses used in the routine five daily obligatory prayers. While Salatul Tasbeeh is a modified prayer it will follow the same principles as the five obligatory prayers.
Make the niyyah (intention) to pray
Find a quiet area to focus on the prayer and make the silent intention before you begin the prayer by reiterating the fact that you are praying Salatul Tasbeeh and that it is only for Allah (pure intentions).
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Praying Salatul Tasbeeh 1 Raise both of your hands up to your ears while saying "Allahu Akbar" (meaning "God is the greatest") while averting your eyes to the ground.
You have initiated Salatul Tasbeeh and must remain focusedfocused
Place your right hand over your left hand and place them on top of your chest/upper abdominal area.
If you are shia, place your arms by your side.
Begin the first rakah (round)
Recite "Subhana K'allah Humma Wa Bee Hamdeeka Wata Baara Kasmooka Wa Ta'ala Jaddoo Ka Wa La ilaha Ghairuka" once quietly.
This means, "Oh Allah! All glory is due to you. I praise you. Your name is the most Blessed. Your Majesty is highly exalted and there is none worthy of worship you".
Recite the Tasbeeh prayer, “Subhaan Allahi Wal Hamdulillahi Wa Laa ilaha illal Laahu Wallahu Akbar” 15 times.
This means, "Glory is to Allah! And praise is to Allah! There is no deity to worship except Allah and Allah is the greatest". This is not recited in a regular prayer as it is specific for Salatul Tasbeeh.
Recite Surah al Fatiha (prayer of the book).
Recite any short surah following the recitation of Surah al Fatiha such as Surah al Kauthar, “Innaa a’taina kal kauthar fa salli li rabbika wanhar inna shani-aka huwal abtar".
This means, "We have granted you the abundance. Pray only for your Lord and sacrifice. Indeed, your enemy alone is cut off from the root".
Recite the Tasbeeh prayer 10 more times.
Recite “Allahu Akbar” and bow down (ruku)
Bend forward at a 90-degree angle and place your hands on your knees. This position is called ruku. Recite "Subhaana Rabbiyal Azeem" three times which means, "Glory be to my nourisher, the most great" and recite the Tasbeeh prayer 10 times.
Stand back up
This position is called Quamah. Stand straight with your hands by your side and say, “Samiallah Huliman Hamidah“ which means, "Allah listens to him who praise Him" followed by the Tasbeeh prayer 10 times.
Prostrate by placing your hands, knee, forehead, and toes on the ground (1st sajdah)
Say Allahu Akbar and make your way to the prostrating position called Sajdah. Recite "Subhanna Rabbiyal A'laa" 3 times which means, "Allah listens to him who praise him". Recite the Tasbeeh prayer 10 times.
Sit with your legs tucked under you with hands on your thighs
This is called Jalsa. Recite the Tasbeeh prayer 10 times.
Repeat the prostration step (2nd sajdah)
Prostrate again with your hands, forehead, knees and toes to the ground. Recite "Subhanna Rabbiyal A'laa” 3 more times and the Tasbeeh prayer 10 times.
Sit in Jalsa position and repeat Tasbeeh prayer 10 times before standing up.
Stand up to begin the second rakah (round)
Say "Allahu Akbar” as you stand up. Recite the Tasbeeh prayer 15 times. Recite Surah Al Fatiha and a short surah such as Surah Al Asr, “Wal' asr innal insaana lafee khusr il lal lazeena aamanu wa 'amilus saalie haati wa tawa saw bil haqqi wa tawa saw bis sabr”.
This means, "By time, indeed, mankind is in loss. Except for those who have believed and done righteous deeds and advised each other to truth and advised each other to patience".
In the regular 5 prayers, any surah can be recited following Surah al Fatiha but in Salatul Tasbeeh, it is preferred to read this surah in the second rakah of Tasbeeh Salah.
Recite the Tasbeeh prayer 10 times.
Repeat steps from the first rakah
Repeat ruku, quamah, 1st sajdah, jalsa, and 2nd sajdah steps.
Remain in sitting position after second sajdah
Do not stand back up.
Recite the Tasbeeh prayer 10 times.
Recite Tashahud.
Stand up to begin the third rakah (round) by saying “Allahu Akbar”
Recite the Tasbeeh prayer 15 times
Recite Surah Al Fatiha and a short surah such as Surah Al Kafirun, "Qul yaa ayyuhal kaafiruun Laa ‘abudu maa t’abuduun Walaa antum ‘aabidunna maa a’abud Walaa ana ‘aabidun maa ‘abadttum Walaa antum ‘aabiduuna maa a’abud Lakum deenukum wa liya deen".
This means, " I do not worship those whom you worship. Nor are you worshipers of him whom I worship. Nor am I a worshiper of those whom you have worshiped. Nor are you worshipers of him whom I worship. For you is your religion and for me is mine".
It is preferred to read this surah in the third rakah of Tasbeeh salah. Recite the Tasbeeh prayer 10 times before going to ruku.
Repeat all steps from the first rakah
Follow the steps for ruku, quamah, 1st sajdah, jalsa, and 2nd sajdah as you did in the first rakah.
Stand up to begin the fourth rakah (round) by saying “Allahu Akbar”
Recite the Tasbeeh prayer 15 times
Recite Surah Al Fatiha and a short surah such as Surah Al Ikhlas, "Qul huwal laahu ahad Allah hus-samad lam yalid wa lam yoolad wa lam yakul-lahu kufuwan ahad". It is preferred to read this Surah in the fourth rakah of Tasbeeh salah.
This means, "If they ask you about Me, say: He is the one and only. Allah, the only one to turn to for help. He has no child, nor was born from a parent, and he is not like anything else".
Recite Tasbeeh prayer 10 more times.
Repeat all steps of ruku, quamah, 1st sajdah, jalsa, and 2nd sajdah.
After the 2nd sajdah, remain sitting.
Recite the Tasbeeh prayer 10 times.
Recite Tashahud.
Recite Salatul-'Ibrahimiyyah.
You may recite any prayers you choose to after this.
End the prayer
End prayer as it is normally done. Follow the steps of the obligatory prayers to end the prayer.
Useful Tips For Salatul Tasbeeh
- Do not count the number of times you have recited the Tasbeeh prayer on your fingers by putting the number of fingers up with each recitation. It is makrukh (not liked).
- To count, press down on your fingertips to keep track of how many times you have recited the Tasbeeh prayer. This is allowed.
- You may recite any surah after Suarh al Fatiha. These are just suggestions.
- Ensure you have enough time to pray. It is important to note that this prayer takes about 20-30 minutes to complete whereas the obligatory prayers range from 5-10 minutes.
Warnings Of Salatul Tasbeeh
Some scholars consider Salatul Tasbeeh as bid'ah. There is a difference of opinion as to whether the supporting ahadith are authentic. While there is consensus that the sanad (chain of narration) is correct, the debate falls on the matn (actual contents of the hadith) due to how different the prayer format is. Abu Dawud and Al-Albani classified it as sahih (authentic) while Ahmad ibn Hanbal and Ibn Taimiyah considered it da'if (weak) and discouraged the practice.
Method of Salatul Tasbih
This salah is performed in four
Raka’at at a time and can be offered in any part of the day and night besides the Makrooh times of sunrise and sunset. However, it is preferred before Dhuhr prayer. The tasbih for this salah is:
"Subhaan Allahi Wal Hamdulillahi Wa Laa ilaha illal Laahu Wallahu Akbar“
“All Glory and Perfection is to Allah, All praise is to Allah, there is no god but Allah, Allah is the Greatest"
- After starting the Salah and reciting Sana, recite this tasbih 15 times
- After reciting Surah Fatiha and another Surah, recite this tasbih 10 times
- During Rukuh, after saying prescribed glorifications, recite the tasbih 10 times
- After standing up from Rukuh, recite the tasbih 10 times
- In the first Sajda after glorifications, recite the tasbih 10 times
- In the Jalsa (between the Sajda) recite the tasbih 10 times
- Again recite the tasbih 10 times in the second sajdah
Repeat this procedure for all four Rak'at of the salah to complete the count of the tasbih to 300. It is important to take the following considerations into mind while performing this salah:
- Do not count loudly
- Do not count on fingers or using a tasbih
- It is recommended to count by gently pressing the fingers as a reminder
- If a count is missed in any position, make up for it in the next posture
- Try to keep the mind as focused on the Dhikr as possible. Slowly but eventually, the tasbih will start melting your heart during the salah, and give you an unprecedented spiritual experience
- Since the tasbih is about praising Allah and His blessings, it is a good practice to keep reminding yourself of His blessings and favors as you recite the tasbih
With the advent of Ramadan, it is an excellent time to incorporate it into our Ibadah to reap the full benefits of this excellent prayer.
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