Tasbih at Thunder
Use: What Ibn al-Zubayr said on hearing thunder
Also searched as: thunder dua
English guide — translation coming soon.
سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي يُسَبِّحُ الرَّعْدُ بِحَمْدِهِ وَالْمَلَائِكَةُ مِنْ خِيفَتِهِ
Subhanalladhi yusabbihur-ra’du bihamdihi, wal-mala’ikatu min khifatih.
Glory be to Him whom thunder glorifies with His praise, as do the angels in awe of Him.
Hearing thunder • Once
A Companion’s practice — thunder heard as glorification, answered with glorification.
📚 Source: Muwatta Malik • Narrated by Abdullah ibn al-Zubayr • Grade: Sahih
Verify wording with a teacher; rulings differ — consult scholars.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When should I recite Tasbih at Thunder?
Hearing thunder. Recite it once.
What is the virtue of Tasbih at Thunder?
A Companion’s practice — thunder heard as glorification, answered with glorification.
Where is Tasbih at Thunder from?
Source: Muwatta Malik (narrated by Abdullah ibn al-Zubayr). Grade: Sahih. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.