Subhanallah in Arabic
"Subhanallah" is written سبحان الله in Arabic and pronounced sub-HA-nal-lah. Glory be to God.
سبحان الله
- In Arabic
- سبحان الله
- Pronunciation
- sub-HA-nal-lah
- Meaning
- Glory be to God.
Subhanallah in Arabic calligraphy
Subhanallah (سبحان الله) in Thuluth, Nastaliq, Kufi, Naskh and display fonts, each downloadable as a transparent PNG.
When it is used
Said in wonder at something beautiful or surprising, and repeated in prayer.
Tattoos and respect
Many Muslims consider it disrespectful to tattoo the name of God or a religious phrase, because the ink sits on the skin and can be exposed to impurity. For wall art, cards and decoration, these phrases are very common.
Frequently asked questions
How do you write Subhanallah in Arabic?
سبحان الله, from right to left.
How do you pronounce سبحان الله?
sub-HA-nal-lah. The syllables in capitals are stressed.