Salatul Tasbeeh ki Namaz ka Tarika (Step-by-Step Guide & Niyat)

✦What is the Tasbeeh Prayer (Salat ul Tasbeeh)?

The Tasbeeh prayer (Salat ul Tasbeeh / Salatul Tasbeeh Namaz / صلاة التسبيح) is a special voluntary (Nafl) prayer consisting of four Rakats. It is renowned across the Islamic world for its extraordinary spiritual rewards. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) taught this prayer to his beloved uncle, Abbas ibn Abdul Muttalib (RA), saying:

The Prophet (PBUH) advised praying it daily; if not possible, once a week (on Friday); if not, once a month; if not, once a year; or at least once in a lifetime.

(Looking for an English-first explanation? Read our comprehensive [English Salatul Tasbeeh Guide](/guides/how-to-perform-salatul-tasbeeh)).

✦Salatul Tasbeeh Namaz Niyat (How to Form the Intention)

Before beginning salat ul tasbeeh or salatul tasbeeh ki namaz, form the intention (salatul tasbeeh namaz niyat) in your heart:

• ✦In Urdu / Roman Urdu: "Niyat karta/karti hoon main char (4) Rakat Nafl Salatul Tasbeeh ki, waste Allah Ta'ala ke, rukh mera Kaaba shareef ki taraf, Allahu Akbar."

• ✦In Arabic: نَوَيْتُ أَنْ أُصَلِّيَ لِلّٰهِ تَعَالَى أَرْبَعَ رَكَعَاتٍ صَلَاةَ التَّسْبِيحِ نَفْلًا مُتَوَجِّهًا إِلَى جِهَةِ الْكَعْبَةِ الشَّرِيفَةِ

• ✦In English: "I intend to pray four Rakats of voluntary Salatul Tasbeeh for Allah Almighty, facing the Holy Kaaba."

✦The Special 300 Tasbeeh Formula

Throughout salatul tasbeeh namaz, the following third Kalima formula is recited 300 times (75 times in each Rakat):

✦Salatul Tasbeeh ki Namaz ka Tarika (Salat Tasbeeh Ka Tarika Step-by-Step)

Here is the exact Salatul Tasbeeh ki Namaz ka tarika (salat tasbeeh ka tarika) for each of the 4 Rakats:

• 1Takbir & Sana: Say Allahu Akbar with niyat, fold hands below the navel/chest, and recite Sana (Subhanakallahumma...).

• 2First Recitation (15 Times): Before Surah Al-Fatiha, recite the special Tasbeeh formula 15 times.

• 3Surah Al-Fatiha & Quran: Recite Ta'awwuz, Tasmiyah, Surah Al-Fatiha, and any other Surah.

• 4Second Recitation (10 Times): While still standing before bowing, recite the formula 10 times.

• 5Ruku & Ruku Ki Tasbeeh (10 Times): Bow into Ruku. Recite the standard ruku ki tasbeeh (Subhana Rabbiyal Azeem 3 times), then recite the formula 10 times.

• 6Qauma (Standing Up) (10 Times): Stand upright saying Sami' Allahu liman hamidah, Rabbana lakal hamd. While standing, recite the formula 10 times.

• 7First Sajdah (10 Times): Go into Sajdah. Recite the standard Sajdah tasbeeh (Subhana Rabbiyal A'la 3 times), then recite the formula 10 times.

• 8Jalsa (Sitting Between Prostrations) (10 Times): Sit upright between the two prostrations and recite the formula 10 times.

• 9Second Sajdah (10 Times): Prostrate again, say standard tasbeeh 3 times, then recite the formula 10 times.

Total per Rakat: 15 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 = 75 times. Multiply by 4 Rakats = 300 total recitations.

✦Practice & Count Your Dhikr

Memorizing the 75-count per Rakat is simple when you practice the formula. Use the free Tasbeeh counter on Tasbeeh.pro or count your Dhikr online with our Digital Tasbih Counter to keep your tongue accustomed to the third Kalima daily.