Remembering Allah after each prayer is a beloved Sunnah, and the most famous form is the tasbeeh of 33, 33 and 34. Many people use prayer beads, finger counting or a digital counter to keep track. This guide explains tasbeeh after salah and other simple daily adhkar, with our free Tasbeeh Counter to help you count.
The basic tasbeeh
| Phrase | Meaning | Count |
|---|---|---|
| SubhanAllah | Glory be to Allah | 33 |
| Alhamdulillah | All praise is for Allah | 33 |
| Allahu Akbar | Allah is the Greatest | 34 (or 33 + one more phrase) |
Together they make 100. This is often called Tasbeeh Fatima, after the hadith in which the Prophet (PBUH) taught it to his daughter Fatima (RA) and Ali (RA) as better than a servant.
Another narration
Some narrations mention 33, 33 and 33, completed to 100 with “La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lahu, lahul mulku wa lahul hamd, wa huwa ala kulli shay’in qadeer”.
Other short adhkar
- Astaghfirullah (three times) immediately after salah
- Ayat al-Kursi after each obligatory prayer
- The last three surahs (Ikhlas, Falaq, Nas)
- Darood (blessings on the Prophet)
Counting methods
| Method | Notes |
|---|---|
| Fingers | The Sunnah method; the Prophet counted on his right hand |
| Tasbeeh beads | Common, often 33 or 99 beads |
| Digital counter | Helpful for large counts and tracking |
Using the counter
Our counter lets you set a target (33, 99, 100 or any number), vibrates or alerts at the target on supported devices, and saves your count on your device.
Daily totals
If you do tasbeeh of 100 after each of the five prayers, that is 500 phrases a day, 3,500 a week and around 15,000 in a month of 30 days. Small daily habits add up.
Focus and meaning
Counting is a tool; the aim is presence of heart. Saying fewer phrases with attention is better than rushing. Learn the meanings and reflect while counting.
For larger dhikr goals and routines, read building a daily dhikr routine. Check Prayer Times (Namaz Timings) for your city and today’s Islamic date with Islamic Date Today (Hijri Converter).
Frequently asked questions
How many times should I say SubhanAllah after salah?
33 times, followed by 33 Alhamdulillah and 34 Allahu Akbar.
What is Tasbeeh Fatima?
The 33-33-34 tasbeeh taught by the Prophet (PBUH) to Fatima (RA).
Is it better to count on fingers?
Counting on fingers is Sunnah, but beads and counters are also widely used.