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What is the authenticity of saying: "Subhan Rabbi Al-Arsh Al-Adheem (Glory be to my Lord, the Lord of the Magnificent Throne)" in rukoo (bowing), and what is the difference between it and: "Subhan Rabbi Al-Adheem (Glory be to my Lord, the Magnificent)"?

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One should adhere to the remembrance (dhikr) reported from the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, for the bowing (ruku'), which is: "Subhana Rabbiyal-Azeem" (Glory be to my Lord, the Most Great). The Hanbali jurists have stipulated that no other wording suffices, whereas the majority of scholars hold the view that glorification is a Sunnah. Therefore, the prayer is valid [even if this specific dhikr is not recited]. Sheikh al-Islam is of the opinion that what is obligatory is the general act of glorification, so the prayer is valid with the aforementioned remembrance: "Subhana Rabbil-Arshil-Azeem" (Glory be to the Lord of the Magnificent Throne). However, it is preferable to adhere to the wording reported [from the Prophet].

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