and the evening, ‘Glory be to Allah and praise be to Him,’ one hundred times, no one will come on the Day of Resurrection with anything better than what he has brought, except someone who said the same as he did or more.”1.

This great remembrance combines glorification and praise. Glorification declares Allah far above all deficiencies and defects, while praise affirms His perfection—glory be to Him. The specification of one hundred times is based on a wisdom intended by the Lawgiver, though its precise rationale is unknown to us.

The sunnah is to count these utterances of glorification on one’s hand, following the Prophet’s example—peace and blessings be upon him—rather than using prayer beads, a counting device, or similar means, as many people do. It is reported in Sunan Abī Dāwūd that ʿAbd Allāh ibn ʿAmr—may Allah be pleased with them both—said: “I saw the Messenger of Allah—peace and blessings be upon him—counting the glorifications on his right hand.”2.

Every Muslim knows that the best guidance is his guidance—peace and blessings be upon him. May Allah grant us and you steadfast adherence to his sunnah, commitment to his path, and the grace to follow in his footsteps. May Allah’s blessings, peace, and grace be upon him and upon all his family and Companions.