Subhanallah in Arabic is made of two words, Subhana and Allah, and means “Glory be to Allah”. People also spell it “Subhan Allah”, “SubhanAllah” or “Subhanallah”, and all of these point to the same two Arabic words. On this page you get the Arabic text with a copy button, Roman Urdu, Urdu tarjuma, English meaning, a short authentic dhikr with Subhanallah and a Quran verse about glorifying Allah.
Subhanallah in Arabic Text (Copy Paste)
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سُبْحَانَ ٱللَّٰهِ
If you need it without vowel marks, simply remove the small signs above and below the letters. The letters stay the same: seen, ba, ha, alif, noon, then the name of Allah.
Subhanallah in Roman Urdu and Pronunciation
Roman Urdu: Subhaan-Allah
Say “Sub” with a short u, then stretch the “haa” a little, and finish with “Allah” with a clear double L. The “h” in subhaan is the soft, deep Arabic ح, not the light English h.
Subhanallah Meaning in Urdu (Urdu Tarjuma)
اللہ پاک ہے۔
In Urdu it is usually explained as “Allah har aib aur kami se pak hai”, which means Allah is free from every fault and shortcoming.
English Meaning and Word by Word
English: “Glory be to Allah. Allah is perfect and free from every flaw.”
Chinese Translation (中文翻译)
赞颂真主。真主是完美的，没有任何缺陷。
Bengali Translation (বাংলা অনুবাদ)
আল্লাহর মহিমা ঘোষণা করছি। আল্লাহ পরিপূর্ণ এবং সব ধরনের ত্রুটি থেকে মুক্ত।
Hindi Translation (हिंदी अनुवाद)
अल्लाह की महिमा हो। अल्लाह पूर्ण है और हर कमी से पाक है।
Word by word:
- Subhana – glory, declaring someone far above every imperfection
- Allah – the name of Allah, the One true God
So when you say Subhanallah in Arabic, you are not only praising Allah. You are declaring that nothing weak, wrong or lacking can ever be linked to Him.
Subhanallah in Arabic in the Quran
The Quran uses the word “subhan” many times. Surah Al-Isra even begins with it, glorifying Allah who took His servant on the Night Journey (Quran 17:1). Allah also commands the believers to glorify His name directly:
فَسَبِّحْ بِاسْمِ رَبِّكَ الْعَظِيمِ
Roman Urdu: Fasabbih bismi rabbikal azeem.
پس اپنے عظیم رب کے نام کی تسبیح کرو۔
English: “So glorify the name of your Lord, the Most Great.” (Quran 56:96)
中文翻译：所以你应当赞颂你伟大的主的名号。（《古兰经》56:96）
বাংলা অনুবাদ: অতএব তোমার মহান রবের নামের মহিমা ঘোষণা করো। (সূরা আল-ওয়াকিয়া ৫৬:৯৬)
हिंदी अनुवाद: तो अपने महान रब के नाम की महिमा बयान करो। (क़ुरआन 56:96)
Subhanallahi wa Bihamdihi: An Authentic Dhikr
The Prophet ﷺ taught a longer form that joins glory with praise. He said that two phrases are light on the tongue, heavy on the scale and beloved to the Most Merciful (Sahih Bukhari 6406):
سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ، سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ الْعَظِيمِ
Roman Urdu: Subhanallahi wa bihamdihi, Subhanallahil azeem.
اللہ پاک ہے اپنی تعریف کے ساتھ، اللہ پاک ہے جو بہت عظمت والا ہے۔
English: “Glory be to Allah and praise be to Him; glory be to Allah, the Most Great.”
中文翻译：赞颂真主，一切赞美都归于他；赞颂伟大的真主。
বাংলা অনুবাদ: আল্লাহর মহিমা ও তাঁর প্রশংসা ঘোষণা করছি; মহান আল্লাহর মহিমা ঘোষণা করছি।
हिंदी अनुवाद: अल्लाह की महिमा हो और उसी की प्रशंसा हो; महान अल्लाह की महिमा हो।
In another hadith, the Prophet ﷺ said that whoever says “Subhanallahi wa bihamdihi” one hundred times in a day will have his sins forgiven, even if they are like the foam of the sea (Sahih Bukhari 6405).
When to Say Subhanallah in Arabic
There is no fixed time for this dhikr. You can say it standing, sitting, walking or lying down, and you do not need wudu for it. Some good moments are:
- Before sleeping: the Prophet ﷺ taught his daughter Fatimah (may Allah be pleased with her) to say Subhanallah 33 times, Alhamdulillah 33 times and Allahu Akbar 34 times when going to bed (Sahih Bukhari 3113).
- During the day: repeat “Subhanallahi wa bihamdihi” while travelling, cooking or waiting.
- When you see something beautiful or surprising: many Muslims say Subhanallah to remember that the Creator is greater than anything He created.
- In free moments: instead of scrolling, count a few rounds on your fingers.
Subhanallah vs Mashallah vs Alhamdulillah
These three phrases are often mixed up, so here is a simple guide:
- Subhanallah – “Glory be to Allah”. It declares that Allah is free from every flaw.
- Mashallah – “What Allah has willed”. It is said when admiring a blessing.
- Alhamdulillah – “All praise is for Allah”. It is said to thank Allah.
Once you know Subhanallah in Arabic, the other two are easy to learn as well. You can say more than one together. For example, the tasbih before sleep includes Subhanallah and Alhamdulillah side by side.
Common Mistakes When Writing Subhanallah
- Dropping the alif: leaving out the long alif after the ha (writing it like “Subhn”) changes the standard spelling.
- Using a light h: the sound is ح, so avoid saying it like “Sub-han” with an English h if you can.
- Saying it as a joke: it is a form of worship, so say it with respect.
- Copying text with broken letters: some apps break Arabic shaping. Use the copy button above to get clean Subhanallah in Arabic text.
سبحان اللہ اردو ترجمہ کے ساتھ
سبحان اللہ اس صفحے پر عربی متن، اردو ترجمہ اور رومن اردو کے ساتھ دیا گیا ہے۔ عربی متن کاپی کرنے کے لیے اوپر دیا گیا بٹن استعمال کریں۔
FAQ About Subhanallah in Arabic
Subhanallah ka matlab kya hai?
Iska matlab hai “Allah pak hai”, yani Allah har aib aur kami se pak hai.
Subhanallah kab kehna chahiye?
Kisi bhi waqt keh sakte hain. Sone se pehle 33 martaba Subhanallah kehna Sahih Bukhari ki hadith mein aaya hai.
Subhanallahi wa bihamdihi ki fazilat kya hai?
Hadith ke mutabiq din mein 100 martaba kehne se gunah maaf hote hain, chahe samundar ki jhaag ke barabar hon.
Kya Subhanallah ke liye wazu zaroori hai?
Nahi, zikr ke liye wazu shart nahi. Aap kisi bhi halat mein Allah ka zikr kar sakte hain.
سبحان اللہ کب کہنا چاہیے؟
سبحان اللہ کسی بھی وقت کہا جا سکتا ہے۔ سونے سے پہلے ۳۳ مرتبہ سبحان اللہ کہنا صحیح بخاری کی حدیث سے ثابت ہے۔