What are prayer beads used for?

Описание: In Islam, prayer beads, known as misbaha or tasbih, are used as a tool for reciting dhikr (remembrance of Allah). Muslims use them to count specific phrases of praise and remembrance, helping focus their devotion during worship.

The most common phrases recited with prayer beads are:

1. SubhanAllah (“Glory be to Allah”) – acknowledging Allah’s perfection.
2. Alhamdulillah (“All praise is due to Allah”) – expressing gratitude.
3. Allahu Akbar (“Allah is the Greatest”) – affirming Allah’s greatness.

A typical string of Islamic prayer beads has 99 beads, representing the 99 names of Allah, or 33 beads, repeated three times to reach the same number. Some use prayer beads after salah, following a tradition of reciting these phrases as a way to deepen their spiritual connection and increase mindfulness of Allah throughout the day.