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What is the meaning of "Subhanallahi wa bihamdihi, adada khalqihi, wa rida nafsihi, wa zinata 'arshihi, wa midada kalimatihi"?

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The answer clarifies that the aforementioned words are part of an authentic Hadith by Muslim, narrated by Juwayriyah bint Al-Harith (may Allah be pleased with her), and that the Prophet (peace be upon him) uttered these words three times, and they are equivalent to all the remembrance (dhikr) recited since the day began. The meaning of "Subhan Allah" is to declare Allah free from any imperfection, to glorify Him, and to sanctify Him. As for "as much as the number of His creation, as much as pleases Him, as much as the weight of His Throne, and as much as the ink of His words," these phrases emphasize the immense abundance of declaring Allah free from imperfection, glorifying Him, and praising Him.

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