Hadiths on Timeless Dhikr

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8 explained prophetic hadiths on "Timeless Dhikr": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

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This category gathers 8 hadiths on formulas of remembrance and supplication, with no limit of number or time: the four words most beloved to Allah, the lasting good deeds, the preference of remembrance over everything upon which the sun rises, and the Lord's affirmation of the one who glorifies Him. Notably: “There are two words that are light on the tongue, heavy on the scale, and dear to the Most Merciful”.

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

The list of hadiths on Timeless Dhikr

Hasan The best dhikr is lā ilāha illa Allah (there is no god but Allah), and the best supplication is Alhamdulillah (praise be to Allah) Authentic The most beloved speech to Allah are four: subhān Allah (glory be Allah), al-hamdulillāh (praise be to Allah), la ilāha illa Allah (there is no god bu Authentic for being narrated by another companion The lasting good deeds are the statements: There is no god but Allah, glory be to Allah, Allah is the greatest, praise be to Allah, there is no power Authentic There are two words that are light on the tongue, heavy on the scale, and dear to the Most Merciful Authentic No people sit in a gathering in which they do not remember Allah and do not invoke blessings upon their Prophet, except that it will be a source of re Authentic To say 'subhān Allah wa al-hamdulillāh wa lā ilāha illa Allah wa Allāhu akbar (Glory be to Allah, praise be to Allah, there is no god but Allah, and A Authentic hadith Whoever says "there is no god but Allah, and Allah is Greatest," his Lord affirms it, saying: There is no god but Me, and I am Greatest Authentic Whoever says: Radītu billāhi rabban, wa bil-Islāmi dīnan, wa bi Muhammadin rasūla (I am pleased with Allah as a Lord, with Islam as a religion, with M

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إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ