What does « subhanallah » mean ?

Meaning of « subhan allah »

That means : Glory to Allah. It is said in each of our prayers during the inclination and prostration : subhana rabbi al adhim and subhana rabbi al ala.

Here are the main spellings of this word :

  • subhanallah
  • subhan allah

How to pronounce « subhan allah » ?

The exact pronunciation is soubhanallah.

How to write « soubhanallah » in arabic ?

We write : سبحان الله

When to say « soubhanallah » ?

  • When we are surprised
  • When we want to proclaim the glory of Allah
  • Anytime to do dhikr


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