Salah is performed at dawn, midday, the late part of the afternoon, just after sunset, and between sunset and midnight. [2] X Research source

Physically remove yourself from any task or preoccupation that may distract you as you perform dhikr. Try to perform dhikr in a quiet place so you can stay focused.

Subhanallah is pronounced sʊbˌhɑːnəˈlɑː. [4] X Research source

Pronounce Alhamdulillah as: alˌhamduːlɪˈlɑː. [5] X Research source To keep track of how many times you’ve said Alhamdulillah, use the same method of counting you used when reciting Subhanallah.

Allahu akbar is pronounced: əˌlɑːhuː ˈakbɑː. [6] X Research source Alternatively, you can finish the dhikr by uttering the following phrase: “Laa ilaaha illallaah wahdahu laa shareekalahu, lahul mulk walahul hamd wa huwa ‘alaa kulli shayin qadeer. ” This passage can be translated as: “There is no true god except Allah. He is One and He has no partner with Him. His is the sovereignty and His is the praise, and He is Omnipotent. ”

While using your left hand is permissible, it is customary to use your right hand while performing dhikr.

If you are missing a finger or part of a finger, you can either alter the method of counting or use your left hand.

You will repeat this step when you begin reciting Alhamdulillah and Allahu akbar.

By the end of this step, you will have used your pinkie to count 6 recitations of the phrase Subhanallah, 2 recitations per finger segment. You will also repeat this step when you recite Alhamdulillah and Allahu akbar.

Use each finger to count 6 recitations of Subhanallah. By the time you reach the bottom of your index finger the second time, you will have recited Subhanallah 24 times.

Once you finish counting 9 recitations on your thumb, you will have recited Subhanallah 33 times.

Prayer beads are made from a variety of materials, including: amber, black coral (yusr), wood, ivory, and pearl. You can also choose from a range of colors, including: golden brown, turquoise, blue, yellow, or white.

As you recite Subhanallah, remember to clear your mind of all thoughts except those of God.

By the end of this step, you will have counted through your strand of prayer beads 3 times, making a total of 99 recitations. Once you’ve finished cycling through your strand of prayer beads for the 3rd time, finish your dhikr with a final recitation of Allahu akbar.