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What is the ruling on wiping the earlobe and saying "Subhan Allah al-Adhim (Glory be to Allah, the Most Great)" during bowing (rukūʿ) and prostration (sujūd) when there is limited time for prayer?

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Wiping the ears is obligatory in ablution according to the Hanbalis, and they must be wiped. The obligatory recitation for bowing is: "Subhana Rabbiyal-Azeem (Glory be to my Lord, the Most Magnificent)," and for prostration: "Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la (Glory be to my Lord, the Most High)."

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