What is the meaning of "Subhan Allah" linguistically and technically?
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Linguistically, "tasbeeh" means glorification, as in the phrase "Subhanallah" (Glory be to Allah), which means I glorify Him. It may also mean remembrance and prayer, as in the Almighty's saying: "So glory be to Allah when you enter the evening and when you enter the morning," meaning, remember Allah. It may also mean praise, as in His saying: "Glory be to Him who has subjected this to us." Terminologically, it means absolving the Truth (Allah) from imperfections and from anything that does not befit His greatness and perfection.
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