Tasbih Fatimah: Guided Bedtime Dhikr Counter & Authentic Hadith
Distinguishing Bedtime Tasbih Fatimah (34-33-33) from Post-Salah Tasbih (33-33-34)
The Story & Hadith of Tasbih Fatimah Before Sleep
Fatimah (may Allah be pleased with her) came to the Prophet ﷺ asking for a servant because her hands were blistered from grinding grain with the hand-mill. The Prophet ﷺ visited her and 'Ali (RA) as they were going to bed and said: "Shall I not direct you to something better for you than a servant? When you go to your bed, say Allahu Akbar 34 times, SubhanAllah 33 times, and Alhamdulillah 33 times. That is better for you than a servant."
Bedtime Order vs. Post-Salah Order
In the bedtime narration of Sahih al-Bukhari 3113 and Sahih Muslim 2727b, the 34 repetitions are assigned to Allahu Akbar (34× Allahu Akbar, 33× SubhanAllah, 33× Alhamdulillah), so that the total equals 100. Our counter above launches directly in the Bedtime Fatimah (34-33-33) sequence and lets you switch to the post-salah 33-33-34 sequence in one click.
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Complete Bedtime Sunnah Routine Alongside Tasbih Fatimah (34-33-33)
Imam al-Nawawi and Ibn Hajar al-'Asqalani explain in Fath al-Bari that the bedtime Tasbih of Fatimah (34× Allahu Akbar, 33× SubhanAllah, 33× Alhamdulillah) gives both physical strength for daily labor and spiritual tranquility during sleep. Below is the complete Prophetic bedtime adhkar sequence:
| Bedtime Sunnah Action | Exact Count & Method | Authentic Hadith Citation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Perform Wudu Before Bed | Perform ablution as for prayer and lie on the right side | Narrated by Al-Bara' ibn 'Azib (RA) in Sahih al-Bukhari 247 |
| 2. Dust the Bed Three Times | Say Bismillah and dust the bedding inside the edge of the garment | Sahih al-Bukhari 6320 & Sahih Muslim 2714 |
| 3. Cup Hands & Recite the 3 Quls | Recite Surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, and An-Nas, blow lightly into palms, and wipe over head, face, and body | 3× — Narrated by 'Aishah (RA) in Sahih al-Bukhari 5017 |
| 4. Recite Ayatul Kursi (2:255) | A guardian angel from Allah protects you all night and Shaytan cannot approach until morning | 1× — Sahih al-Bukhari 2311 & 5010 |
| 5. Last Two Verses of Surah Al-Baqarah (2:285–286) | "Whoever recites the last two verses of Surah Al-Baqarah at night, they will suffice him." | 1× — Sahih al-Bukhari 5009 & Sahih Muslim 807 |
| 6. Tasbih Fatimah (34 · 33 · 33 = 100) | 34× Allahu Akbar, 33× SubhanAllah, 33× Alhamdulillah | 100× Total — Sahih al-Bukhari 3113 & 6318; Sahih Muslim 2727 |
Scholarly Insight: Why Did the Prophet ﷺ Teach Dhikr Instead of Giving a Servant?
Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah and Ibn al-Qayyim write in al-Wabil al-Sayyib that whoever perseveres in reciting the bedtime Tasbih of Fatimah experiences renewed physical energy and stamina the next day, so that housework, study, and daily responsibilities feel lighter without exhaustion.
Using OLED Night Focus Mode for Bedtime Counting
Click the 🧘 Focus Mode button in the top navigation bar while lying in bed. The screen turns pure OLED black (`#000000`) to protect your melatonin and night vision, keeps the screen awake with the Wake Lock API, and vibrates gently as you transition from 34 Allahu Akbar to 33 SubhanAllah and 33 Alhamdulillah.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bedtime Tasbih Fatimah (34-33-33)
In the authentic bedtime narration of 'Ali and Fatimah (may Allah be pleased with them) in Sahih al-Bukhari 3113 and Sahih Muslim 2727b, Allahu Akbar is recited 34 times, SubhanAllah 33 times, and Alhamdulillah 33 times (totaling 100).
In Sahih al-Bukhari 5362 and Sahih Muslim 2727a, 'Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA) said: 'I never left reciting them since I heard them from the Prophet ﷺ'—not even on the night of the Battle of Siffin.
Yes. While performing wudu before sleeping is a recommended Sunnah (Sahih al-Bukhari 247), reciting Tasbih Fatimah while lying in bed is completely valid with or without wudu, and during menstruation.
Yes. The 33-33-34 sequence is prescribed both after the five daily obligatory prayers (Sahih Muslim 596a) and when going to sleep at night (Sahih al-Bukhari 3113).