What is Tasbeeh?
Tasbeeh (تسبيح) is the Islamic practice of glorifying Allah through repetitive dhikr (remembrance). The word comes from the Arabic root س-ب-ح (s-b-ḥ), meaning to glorify or praise. Muslims use a string of prayer beads (misbaḥa) or their fingers to keep count while reciting phrases of praise, gratitude, and remembrance of Allah.
The most common dhikr phrases are SubhanAllah (Glory be to Allah), Alhamdulillah (All praise to Allah), and Allahu Akbar (Allah is the Greatest). These are recited after every obligatory prayer, before sleep, and throughout the day as a means of staying connected to Allah.
A digital tasbeeh counter provides the same function as physical prayer beads, with the added benefit of tracking your progress, setting goals, and reviewing your daily dhikr history.
Benefits of Dhikr in Islam
Allah says in the Quran: "Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest." (Quran 13:28). Dhikr is one of the most beloved acts of worship, and its benefits are immense:
- Tranquility of the heart: Regular dhikr brings inner peace and removes anxiety.
- Protection from Shaytan: The Prophet ﷺ said that the house in which dhikr is made is alive, and the one without it is dead. (Sahih Muslim)
- Forgiveness of sins:"Whoever says SubhanAllahi wa bihamdihi 100 times a day, his sins will be forgiven even if they are as much as the foam of the sea." (Sahih al-Bukhari 6405)
- Trees in Jannah: The Prophet ﷺ said that saying SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah, La ilaha illallah, and Allahu Akbar causes trees to be planted for you in Paradise. (Tirmidhi 3464)
- Heavy on the scales:"Two words which are light on the tongue, heavy on the scales, and beloved to the Most Merciful: SubhanAllahi wa bihamdihi, SubhanAllahil Azeem." (Sahih al-Bukhari 6406)
The Sunnah of 33-33-34 After Every Prayer
One of the most important Sunnahs after every obligatory prayer is the recitation of tasbeeh. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught his companions:
سُبْحَانَ اللّٰهِ ٣٣ — اَلْحَمْدُ لِلّٰهِ ٣٣ — اللّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ ٣٤
- 33 × SubhanAllah — "Glory be to Allah"
- 33 × Alhamdulillah — "All praise to Allah"
- 34 × Allahu Akbar — "Allah is the Greatest"
Abu Hurairah (RA) narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever glorifies Allah (says SubhanAllah) after every prayer 33 times, praises Allah (says Alhamdulillah) 33 times, magnifies Allah (says Allahu Akbar) 33 times — that is 99 — then completes 100 by saying La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lah, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu, wa huwa ala kulli shay'in qadir, his sins will be forgiven even if they are as much as the foam of the sea." (Sahih Muslim 597)
This practice takes only 2-3 minutes after each prayer but carries enormous reward. Use the 33 target preset in our digital tasbeeh to track each phrase accurately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is using a digital tasbeeh counter permissible in Islam?▼
Yes. The purpose of a counter — whether physical beads, fingers, or a digital app — is simply to keep an accurate count. Many scholars permit digital counters as a modern equivalent of the traditional misbaḥa. The Prophet ﷺ recommended counting on the fingers (Abu Dawud 1501), but using beads or counters is also widely accepted by scholars across all four madhabs.
What is the best time for dhikr?▼
Dhikr can be done at any time, but the most recommended times are: after the five daily prayers, in the morning (after Fajr until sunrise), in the evening (after Asr until Maghrib), before sleeping, and during the last third of the night. Allah says: "And remember your Lord within yourself in humility and in fear without being apparent in speech — in the mornings and the evenings." (Quran 7:205)
Why are 33 and 99 common target numbers?▼
33 is the prescribed count for each phrase (SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar) after every prayer, as taught by the Prophet ﷺ. 99 corresponds to the 99 Beautiful Names of Allah (Asma ul-Husna). Reciting each name is a form of dhikr, and the traditional misbaḥa (prayer beads) has 99 beads for this reason.
Does my progress save if I close the browser?▼
Yes! Your current count, selected dhikr, and target are all saved in your browser's local storage. When you return, you'll pick up right where you left off. Completed sessions are also saved so you can review your daily history.
Can I use this tasbeeh counter offline?▼
Once the page has loaded, the counter works entirely in your browser without needing an internet connection. All data is stored locally on your device.