What is Tasbih?

Tasbih and Dhikr

Tasbih means glorifying Allah. It is a form of Dhikr, the remembrance of Allah. The Qur’an calls believers to remember Allah often and to glorify Him morning and evening.

Qur’an, Surah Al-Ahzab 33:41–42

The word Tasbih is also used for the beads or counter that help someone keep track of repetitions. The tool counts; the words are what you recite.

Common phrases

These familiar phrases express glorification, praise, Allah’s greatness and seeking forgiveness. Tasbih.io keeps their Arabic, transliteration and meanings together in Learn More.

سُبْحَانَ اللهِSubhanAllah

Glory be to Allah.

الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِAlhamdulillah

All praise is for Allah.

اللهُ أَكْبَرُAllahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest.

أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَAstaghfirullah

I seek Allah's forgiveness.

Sahih Muslim 2137a; Sahih al-Bukhari 6307

Fingers, beads and digital counters

A narration in Sunan Abi Dawud describes counting glorification on the fingers. Prayer beads are also known as a misbaha or subha. A digital tasbih offers a simple on-screen way to keep a count.

Sunan Abi Dawud 1502

Choose a method that lets you pay attention to what you are reciting. This page explains the tool; it does not offer a ruling on counting methods.

Counting after Salah

One reported sequence after the prescribed prayer is SubhanAllah 33 times, Alhamdulillah 33 times and Allahu Akbar 34 times. Read the Dhikr After Salah guide to see each phrase and begin the sequence.

Sahih Muslim 596a

A personal counter goal is a convenience, not a religious prescription. The default goal of 100 in the open counter can be changed.

Using Tasbih.io

Open the counter and tap the counting area. On desktop, click or press Spacebar. Choose a Dhikr if you wish, set a goal, and use Focus Mode to put the controls out of the way.

Your progress stays in your browser. No account is needed.