Salatul Tasbih (Tasbeeh) Prayer

Salatul Tasbih, also known as the "Prayer of Glorification," is a four-rakat (unit) prayer that is performed with a specific recitation of tasbih (glorification of Allah) during each movement.

Salat-ul-Tasbih is one of the precious blessings granted to the ummah by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). This prayer not only wipes away sins entirely but also strengthens your personal and intimate bond with Allah. Our beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) one day said to his uncle, Abbas (RA):

"Oh Uncle, shall I not give you, shall I not grant you, shall I not award you, shall I not do mercy on you; When you do ten things Allah will forgive your sins, of future and of past, new and old, those you have forgotten and those you did knowingly, big and small, hidden and revealed." Then he (PBUH) taught him the way to pray Salat ul Tasbih and said to offer this salah once a day. If not once a day then every Friday, and even if this not possible then once a month, and even if this is not possible then once a year, and even if this is not possible then at least once in a lifetime. (Abu Dawood and Tirmidhi)

How to perform 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"

1) After starting the Salah and reciting Sana, recite this tasbih 15 times.
2) After reciting Surah Fatiha and another Surah, recite this tasbih 10 times.
3) During Rukuh, after saying prescribed glorifications, recite the tasbih 10 times.
4) After standing up from Rukuh, recite the tasbih 10 times.
5) In the first Sajda after glorifications, recite the tasbih 10 times.
6) In the Jalsa (between the Sajda) recite the tasbih 10 times.
7) Again recite the tasbih 10 times in the second sajdah.

Repeat this procedure for all four Rak'ahs of Salat-ul-Tasbih to complete the total count of 300 tasbih. While performing this prayer, it is important to keep the following points in mind:

- Do not count loudly
- Do not count on fingers or use 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 Zhikr as possible. Slowly but eventually, the tasbih will start melting your heart during 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.

Why Salatul Tasbih is Important:

Recommended by the Prophet:
Some scholars believe that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) advised Muslims to pray this way at least once in their lifetimes.

Virtuous deed:
Some scholars consider it a Sunnah (recommended) act to practice.

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