Also known as: subhan allah · subhana allah · subhanallah in arabic · subhanallah meaning
سُبْحَانَ اللهِ
Glory be to Allah.
Subḥāna-llāh.
Reference
Abū Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) said that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) met him while he was in a state of major ritual impurity and, after asking where he had been and hearing his answer, said:
- Bukhārī 285 · 1/65
Explanation
Subḥān Allāh is the phrase of tasbīḥ, glorifying Allah and declaring Him far above any fault or deficiency. The given page has Abū Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) say that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) met him while he was in a state of major impurity. Abū Hurayrah slipped away and bathed, then returned and told him where he had been. The Prophet (peace be upon him) replied: Subḥān Allāh, O Abū Hirr, the believer does not become impure.
Questions and answers
What does Subhanallah mean?
Subhanallah (سُبْحَانَ اللهِ) means Glory be to Allah. It is the phrase of tasbih, which glorifies Allah and declares Him far above any fault or deficiency. It is reported in Bukhari 285.
Where is Subhanallah reported?
Subhanallah is reported in Bukhari 285. It comes in the narration of Abu Hurayrah, who tells of the time the Messenger of Allah met him while he was in a state of major impurity.