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Takbir Uphill, Tasbih Downhill

Use: The travellers’ rhythm on climbs and descents

Also searched as: safar takbir dua

English guide — translation coming soon.

Arabic

عِنْدَ الصُّعُودِ: اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، وَعِنْدَ النُّزُولِ: سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ

Transliteration

Indas-su’udi: Allahu Akbar. Wa indan-nuzuli: SubhanAllah.

English Meaning

Climbing: Allah is Greatest. Descending: Glory be to Allah — the Companions’ practice on every journey.

⏰ When

Climbing and descending while travelling • Each time

✨ Virtue

Altitude met with greatness, descent with glorification — geography turned into dhikr.

📚 Source: Sahih al-Bukhari • Narrated by Jabir ibn Abdullah • Grade: Sahih

Verify wording with a teacher; rulings differ — consult scholars.

❓ Frequently asked questions

When should I recite Takbir Uphill, Tasbih Downhill?

Climbing and descending while travelling. Repeat: Each time.

What is the virtue of Takbir Uphill, Tasbih Downhill?

Altitude met with greatness, descent with glorification — geography turned into dhikr.

Where is Takbir Uphill, Tasbih Downhill from?

Source: Sahih al-Bukhari (narrated by Jabir ibn Abdullah). Grade: Sahih. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.

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