Salatul Tasbeeh: A Powerful Prayer for Ramadan

Salatul tasbih is one of the most rewarding Nafl prayers offered to seek forgiveness of all sins, especially during Ramzan Shareef. It is a 4 Rakats prayer which includes recitation of 300 tasbih for exalting Allah SWT. In this article, you will learn how to perform Salatul Tasbeeh in Ramadan 2025 and take refuge in Allah from the fire of hell.

What is Salatul Tasbeeh?

Salatul tasbih is the most special Nafl prayer, which according to the Holy prophet SAW is a great source of enhancing virtues and pardoning major and minor sins. This sublime prayer contains frequent utterances of Tasbih, which are:

[” سُبْحَانَ اللهِ وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ وَلَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللهُ وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ ”]

Transliteration: [Subhanallahi walhamdulillahi wa laa ilaaha illallahu wallahu Akbar ]

[”Glory be to Allah, and all praise be to Allah, and there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah, and Allah is the Greatest.”]

How to Perform Salatul Tasbih

Performing salatul Tasbeeh needs no specific time and can be performed at any time of the day. However, there are certain timings/hours when no Nafl prayers are allowed to be performed. If you are looking for how to perform this voluntary prayer, below is the step-by-step guide to salatul tasbih.

Salaul Tasbih Method

Make an Intention (Niyyah): First of all, make your Niyyah (intent ) for the prayer, which is ” I intended to perform 4 Rakats Salatul tasbih for the sake of Allah and turn the face towards Kaaba ( Qibla ).
Say Takbeer’’Allah o Akbar ‘’ .
Start reciting Thana ( Subhaan Kalla Humma )
Begin tasbih recitation. Read it 15 times.
Tasbih:’’Subhanallah e Walhamdu Lillahi wa la ilaha illalla hu Wallah u Akbar’’.
Now recite surah e Fatiha followed by reciting another surah of the Quran.
Recite the Tasbih 10 times.
Go to perform Ruku and say tasbeeh 10 times before uttering ‘’Subhana Rabial Azeem’’.
Again, say tasbih 10 times after reciting glorification, upon rising from ruku.
Recite the tasbih 10 times in 1st Sajda after uttering glorification.
Now, recite tasbih 10 times in Jalsa( the interval between 2 sajdah).
After that, recite tasbih 10 times in the second sajdah.
Complete the 4 Rakats prayer in the same fashion, reciting tasbih 300 times.

Considerations for saying Salatul Tasbih

Salatul tasbih is a long prayer which involves the frequent recitation of Tasbih in a certain number. Therefore, the following considerations are necessary to follow during this prayer.

Do not use your fingers or beads to count the number of tasbih during the salat.
Counting the tasbih aloud is prohibited during the prayer. However, you may press the finger gently as a reminder during prayer.
Great focus and concentration are needed in the prayer so that the flow of the prayer is maintained.
If you forget the count of tasbih in the prayer, you may go for the next attempt with more focus and dedication.

Benefits and virtues of salatul Tasbih

Salatul Tasbih is a highly significant prayer, especially during the sacred month of Ramadan. Let us pledge to offer this salat during Ramadan 2025 and bless ourselves with the following virtues and benefits.

Performing this prayer brings forgiveness of all major and minor sins.
Continuously reciting tasbih for the sake of Allah provides great spiritual satisfaction and connection with Allah.
It offers multiple rewards, especially in the holy month of Ramadan Kareem, when a Nafl prayer carries the reward of obligatory salah.
This prayer enhances our devotion towards worship and zikr (glorification of Allah ).
Performing this prayer also removes hardships and misfortune in our daily lives.
Salat e Tasbih is a great source for softening your heart, thus motivating you to perform virtuous deeds.

What is the best time to offer salatul tasbih?

There is no fixed time for this excellent prayer except the restricted hours(Makrooh time). The best time to recite Salatul tasbih is after the fajr prayer before sunrise or on Friday before offering the Jummah prayer. However, you can also perform it before sunset. The best time to recite this prayer is during the last Ashra in Ramadan, preferably on the night of Qadr or after performing the Tahajjud prayer.

Quote of the Holy Prophet about salat e Tasbih

Once Hazrat Mohammad Peace Be Upon Him) once said to his uncle Hazrat Abbas (may Allah be pleased with Him):

[“Oh Uncle, shall I not give you, shall I not grant you, shall I not award you, shall I not do mercy on you; When you do ten things Allah will forgive your sins, of future and of past, new and old, those you have forgotten and those you did knowingly, big and small, hidden and revealed.” Then he (PBUH) taught him the way to pray Salat ul Tasbih and said to offer this salah once a day. If not once a day, then every Friday, and even if this is not possible then once a month, and even if this is not possible then once a year, and even if this is not possible then at least once in a lifetime.”]

FAQS

Salatul tasbih is a special Ramadan prayer to be performed preferably in Ramzan sharif. It includes 4 Rakats, which involves recitation of Tasbih 300 times.

There is no limit of time to offer salatul tasbih; however, looking upon its blessings and rewards, it is important to perform salatul tasbih at least once in Ramadan 2025.

Yes, saying salatul Tasbeeh after the Tarawih prayer is also a suitable time. You can also perform this salat after performing the Tahajjud salat.

It may take a minimum of 20 to 30 minutes. The prayer may take longer than 30 minutes, especially when you perform it for the first time.

You can count tasbih as a reminder by pressing your finger gently and by not uttering the words because it might invalidate the prayer.

Conclusion

To conclude, Salatul Tasbih is a powerful Nafl prayer which offers wonderful blessings and eternal rewards of Allah, especially when performed during Ramadan. This Nafl prayer is highly recommended by Prophet Muhammad (SAW) for seeking forgiveness of sins, divine connection and remedy from distress. It is a great opportunity to offer this salatul tasbih in Ramadan 2025 for spiritual growth and success in Akhirah.