Among the azkar during salah recited while bowing is this brief glorification, said three times, in which the worshipper declares Allah free of every imperfection while humbled in ruku.
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سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْعَظِيمِ.
Subhana rabbiyal-'adheem.
📖 Virtue (Arabic source text)
يُقال في الركوع ثلاث مرات، ومن الزيادة الثابتة في الركوع: سُبُّوحٌ قُدُّوسٌ رَبُّ الْمَلَائِكَةِ وَالرُّوحِ (رواه مسلم).
رواه أبو داود والترمذي والنسائي وابن ماجه
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Meaning
Glory is to my Lord, the Magnificent.
When to recite
Say it at least three times while in the bowing position, after settling into ruku and before rising from it.
About this dhikr
This dhikr is part of Prayer Azkar as documented in Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), and is recited 3 times.
How many times should this dhikr be recited?
This dhikr is recited 3 times, as narrated in Hisnul Muslim. Use the smart counter on this page to track your repetitions.
How many times is 'Glory is to my Lord, the Magnificent' said in ruku?
It is said at least three times, and one praying alone may increase the number as long as it does not burden others praying with him.
Is there an additional reported phrase for ruku besides this tasbih?
It is reported that the Prophet would sometimes add a further glorification of Allah during his bowing, as extra exaltation of Him.
What is the wisdom behind glorifying Allah's magnificence in ruku?
Ruku is a posture of bowing and submission, so it fittingly pairs with declaring Allah free of imperfection and exalting Him, expressing the worshipper's humility in body and heart together.