What is the meaning of "Subhan Allah" (Glory be to Allah)? Does it mean that the servant declares Allah to be free from imperfection, or that Allah is inherently free from imperfection by His very essence? And what is the meaning of saying "Subhana Rabbiyal-A’la" (Glory be to my Lord, the Most High) and "Subhana Rabbiyal-Atheem wa Bihamdih" (Glory be to my Lord, the Most Great, and with His praise) in prayer?
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Linguistically, tasbih means glorification, sanctification, and exoneration from imperfections. Thus, the meaning of "SubhanAllah" (Glory be to Allah) is that the servant exonerates Allah from evil. By glorifying Allah, the Muslim clears Him from all imperfections and believes that He, the Exalted, is indeed free from them.
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