Is it permissible to combine more than one remembrance (dhikr) in rukoo‘ (bowing), such as saying: "Subhana Rabbiyal-Azeem (Glory be to my Lord, the Most Great)" three times, then "Subbuhun Quddusun Rabbul-Mala’ikati war-Ruh (Glorified, Most Holy, Lord of the angels and the Spirit)" three times?
The established remembrances during bowing (rukūʿ) from the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, include: "Subḥāna Rabbī al-ʿAẓīm (Glory be to my Lord, the Most Great)," and "Subḥāna Rabbī al-ʿAẓīm wa bi-ḥamdih (Glory be to my Lord, the Most Great, and with His praise)," and "Subbūḥ, Quddūs, Rabb al-Malāʾikati wa ar-Rūḥ (The Most Glorified, the Most Holy, Lord of the angels and the Spirit)," and "Subḥānaka Allāhumma Rabbanā wa bi-ḥamdika Allāhumma ighfir lī (Glory be to You, O Allah, our Lord, and with Your praise, O Allah, forgive me)," and "Allāhumma laka rakaʿtu wa bika āmant... (O Allah, to You I have bowed, and in You I have believed...)." It is recommended for a Muslim to recite these remembrances alternatingly, or to combine them in a single bowing. Combining them is preferred if possible, without causing hardship to the worshippers. The minimum complete number of glorifications is three. It is recommended, if one limits oneself to some of them, to recite different ones at different times so that one has acted upon all of them.
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