Count Your Dhikr with Ease
A simple guide to the tasbih, common dhikr counts, and how to get the most from this counter.
What is a tasbih?
A tasbih is a string of beads used to keep count while remembering Allah (dhikr). The word also refers to saying SubhanAllah, "Glory be to Allah". Many Muslims count their dhikr so they can keep a steady habit and not lose track.
This counter does the same job on your phone or computer. Tap once for each recitation and the ring fills as you get closer to your target.
Common dhikr and counts
A widely practised routine after the obligatory prayers is 33 times SubhanAllah, 33 times Alhamdulillah and 34 times Allahu Akbar. Many people also recite La ilaha illallah and Astaghfirullah throughout the day.
There is no single required number for every dhikr, so you can choose a target that suits you, or set your own.
Features of this counter
- Five common dhikr, each with Arabic, transliteration and meaning, and each with its own count.
- Targets of 33, 99, 100 or a custom number, with a progress ring and a count of completed rounds.
- Undo your last tap if you tapped by mistake, or reset one dhikr or everything.
- Short vibration on each tap and a longer one when you finish a round, on supported phones.
- Your counts stay saved on your device, so you can come back to them later.
Using it during Hajj and Umrah
During Tawaf, Sa'i and long waits between rituals, a phone counter is easy to carry and use with one thumb. Keep your screen brightness low to save battery, and keep your phone secure in a crowded place.