Perform Salat Tasbih is a special voluntary (sunnah) prayer in Islam. It is known for its unique feature: you repeat a tasbih phrase many times during each unit (rak‘ah) of the prayer. In total, you say it 300 times if you pray 4 rak‘ahs.
This prayer is a beautiful way to remember Allah, ask for forgiveness, and gain rewards.
The Tasbih You Will Recite
During the prayer, you will repeat this phrase:
Subhanallah wal hamdu lillah wa laa ilaha illallahu wallahu akbar
Meaning:
“Glory be to Allah, all praise is for Allah, there is no god but Allah, and Allah is the Greatest.”
Intention (Niyyah)
Before starting, make a clear intention in your heart.
- For 4 rak‘ahs:
“I intend to pray four rak‘ahs of Salat Tasbih for the sake of Allah.” - For 2 rak‘ahs:
“I intend to pray two rak‘ahs of Salat Tasbih for the sake of Allah.”
You don’t have to say it out loud—just know it in your heart.
Step-by-Step Method (Per Rak‘ah)
The prayer is performed like a normal salah, but you add extra tasbih at certain points.
Here’s how one rak‘ah works:
- Start the prayer (Takbir) and read your opening supplication.
- Recite Surah Al-Fatihah and another short surah.
- Then say the tasbih 15 times.
- Go into Ruku‘ (bowing)
- After the usual ruku‘ dhikr, say tasbih 10 times
- Stand up (I‘tidal)
- Say tasbih 10 times
- Go into First Sujud (prostration)
- Say tasbih 10 times
- Sit between the two sujud
- Say tasbih 10 times
- Perform Second Sujud
- Say tasbih 10 times
- Sit briefly before standing up
- Say tasbih 10 times
That makes 75 tasbihs in one rak‘ah
Repeat the same steps for all remaining rak‘ahs.
After Finishing the Prayer
- End the prayer with salam (like normal salah).
- Then make du‘a (supplication). You can:
- Ask Allah for forgiveness
- Make personal prayers
- Send blessings upon the Prophet (peace be upon him)
When Can You Pray It?
You can pray Salat Tasbih almost anytime, except during times when prayer is not allowed:
- After Fajr until sunrise
- After Asr until sunset
- When the sun is directly overhead
The best time is usually:
- At night, when it’s quiet and peaceful
- Or anytime you feel calm and focused
Benefits of Salat Tasbih
This prayer is known for its great spiritual rewards. It can:
- Help remove sins (big and small)
- Bring you closer to Allah
- Increase your remembrance (dhikr)
- Give you peace and calmness
Helpful Tips
- If counting feels hard, use your fingers or a tasbih counter
- Take your time—don’t rush
- Focus on the meaning of what you are saying
- Even if you pray it once in your life, it is valuable
