Azkar during salah recited in sujood include this glorification said three times, in the position where the worshipper is closest to his Lord, making it a moment to increase in glorification and supplication.
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سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْأَعْلَى.
Subhana rabbiyal-a'la.
📖 Virtue (Arabic source text)
يُقال في السجود ثلاث مرات، وقال النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم: أقرب ما يكون العبد من ربه وهو ساجد، فأكثروا الدعاء (رواه مسلم).
رواه أبو داود والترمذي والنسائي وابن ماجه
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Meaning
Glory is to my Lord, the Most High.
When to recite
Say it at least three times during each of the two prostrations in a rak'ah, after settling into sujood 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 Most High' said in sujood?
It is said at least three times, and one praying alone may add more as long as it does not burden others praying with him.
Why is it recommended to make abundant supplication in sujood?
It is reported that the worshipper is closest to his Lord while prostrating, so it is recommended to increase in supplication at this point, after completing the tasbih.
Is sujood a position where duas are hoped to be answered?
It is among the most hoped-for positions for a dua to be answered, due to the worshipper's nearness to his Lord, which is why one is encouraged to supplicate abundantly after the tasbih while prostrating.