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                  Method of Performing Salat-ul-Tasbih

Salat-ul-Tasbih is a special prayer that holds great significance in Islam. It is a means of seeking forgiveness and earning immense rewards. Here is a detailed guide on how to perform Salat-ul-Tasbih, along with references from Hadith and the Quran.

Step-by-Step Guide

1). Intention (Niyyah):

Begin by making the intention to perform four Rakats of Salat-ul-Tasbih for the sake of Allah.

2). Starting the Prayer:

•  Say "Allahu Akbar" to start the prayer.

•  Recite the opening supplication (Sana): "Subhanaka Allahumma wa bihamdika wa tabarakasmuka wa ta'ala jadduka wa la ilaha ghayruk."

3). Recitation of Tasbih:

•  Before reciting Surah Al-Fatiha, recite the Tasbih 15 times: "Subhanallahi walhamdulillahi wala ilaha illallahu wallahu akbar" (Glory be to Allah, all praise is due to Allah, there is no deity but Allah, Allah is the Greatest).

•  Recite Surah Al-Fatiha followed by another Surah.

•  After completing the Surah, recite the Tasbih 10 times.

 

4). Ruku (Bowing):

•  Perform Ruku and recite the usual glorifications.

•  After the usual glorifications, recite the Tasbih 10 times.

5). Qawmah (Standing after Ruku):

•  Stand up from Ruku and recite: "Sami'Allahu liman hamidah, Rabbana lakal hamd."

•  Recite the Tasbih 10 times.

6). Sujood (Prostration):

•  Perform the first Sujood and recite the usual glorifications.

•  After the usual glorifications, recite the Tasbih 10 times.

•  Sit up from the first Sujood (Jalsa) and recite the Tasbih 10 times.

•  Perform the second Sujood and recite the usual glorifications.

•  After the usual glorifications, recite the Tasbih 10 times.

7). Repeat for All Rakats:

•  Repeat the above steps for all four Rakats.

•  Ensure that the total count of the Tasbih reaches 300 by the end of the prayer.

Importance and Rewards

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) emphasized the significance of Salat-ul-Tasbih. He advised his uncle, Abbas (RA), to perform this prayer and mentioned its immense rewards. The Prophet said, "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" (Abu Dawood and Tirmidhi).

Quranic Reference

While Salat-ul-Tasbih is not explicitly mentioned in the Quran, the act of glorifying Allah and seeking His forgiveness is highly encouraged. The Quran states, "And glorify the praises of your Lord before the rising of the sun and before its setting" (Quran 50:39).

Conclusion

Salat-ul-Tasbih is a beautiful and rewarding prayer that helps in seeking forgiveness and drawing closer to Allah. By following the steps outlined above, you can perform this prayer correctly and reap its spiritual benefits.