How to Pray Salatul Tasbeeh: A Step-by-Step Guide

Salatul Tasbeeh is a special voluntary prayer (nafl) that holds great rewards and benefits. It is a highly recommended act of worship in Islam and is said to be a means of seeking forgiveness and earning immense blessings from Allah. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) encouraged his followers to offer this prayer regularly, ideally once a day, once a week, or at least once in a lifetime.

Benefits of Salatul Tasbeeh

• It wipes away past sins and grants divine mercy.
• It strengthens one’s faith and connection with Allah.
• It brings peace and tranquility to the heart.
• It is a means of seeking forgiveness and blessings.

The Tasbeeh (Glorification) Recited in This Prayer

The special tasbeeh (glorification) recited in Salatul Tasbeeh is:

سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ وَلَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ
(SubhanAllah, walhamdulillah, wa la ilaha illallah, wallahu Akbar)

This tasbeeh is recited 300 times throughout the four rak‘ahs of Salatul Tasbeeh.

How to Perform Salatul Tasbeeh

Salatul Tasbeeh consists of 4 rak‘ahs (units of prayer) and can be prayed at any time except during the prohibited hours (e.g., during sunrise, sunset, and when the sun is at its zenith).

Step-by-Step Method

1st Rak‘ah:

1. Make the Intention (Niyyah):
   • Say in your heart: “I intend to pray Salatul Tasbeeh for the sake of Allah.”
2. Begin the Prayer:
   • Say Allahu Akbar (Takbir) to start the prayer.
3. Recite the Thana (Opening Supplication):
   • “Subhanaka Allahumma wa bihamdika wa tabarakasmuka wa ta‘ala jadduka wa la ilaha ghayruk.”
4. Recite the Tasbeeh 15 times.
5. Recite Surah Al-Fatiha followed by another Surah (e.g., Surah Ikhlas, Surah Falaq, or Surah Nas).
6. Recite the Tasbeeh 10 times.
7. Go into Ruku‘ (Bowing Position):
   • Recite “Subhana Rabbiyal Azim” three times.
   • Recite the Tasbeeh 10 times in Ruku‘.
8. Stand up from Ruku‘ (Qawmah):
   • Recite “Sami‘Allahu liman hamidah, Rabbana laka’l hamd.”
   • Recite the Tasbeeh 10 times.
9. Go into Sujood (Prostration):
   • Recite “Subhana Rabbiyal A‘la” three times.
   • Recite the Tasbeeh 10 times.
10. Sit up between the two Sujood:
    • Recite “Rabbighfir li.”
    • Recite the Tasbeeh 10 times.
11. Perform the second Sujood:
    • Recite “Subhana Rabbiyal A‘la” three times.
    • Recite the Tasbeeh 10 times.

Total Tasbeeh Count in the 1st Rak‘ah = 75 times

2nd Rak‘ah:

1. Stand up for the 2nd Rak‘ah and recite Bismillah and Surah Al-Fatiha followed by another Surah.
2. Recite the Tasbeeh 15 times before going into Ruku‘.
3. Repeat the same pattern as the 1st Rak‘ah with 10 Tasbeeh recitations in Ruku‘, Qawmah, Sujood, Jalsa (sitting), and second Sujood.
4. Before sitting for Tashahhud, complete the 75 Tasbeeh recitations.

3rd & 4th Rak‘ah:

• Perform the third and fourth Rak‘ahs in the exact same manner as the first two.
• In the fourth rak‘ah, after the second Sujood, sit for Tashahhud and Durood and complete the prayer with Salam.

Total Tasbeeh Count in Salatul Tasbeeh

Each Rak‘ah contains 75 Tasbeeh recitations, and since there are 4 Rak‘ahs, the total becomes 300 times.

Best Time to Pray Salatul Tasbeeh

Salatul Tasbeeh can be prayed at any time except during prohibited hours:

• Best time: During the night (Tahajjud time)
• Other times: During the day, before or after Dhuhr or Asr
• It should not be prayed during sunrise, sunset, or when the sun is at its peak.

Conclusion

Salatul Tasbeeh is a powerful act of worship that brings immense rewards and blessings. It is a means of attaining Allah’s forgiveness and strengthening one’s connection with Him. Though it requires focus and patience, its spiritual benefits are invaluable. If you haven’t performed it before, try to offer it and experience the peace and closeness to Allah that it brings.

May Allah accept our prayers and grant us His mercy. Ameen!