Please provide an elaborate and in-depth explanation, not just the translation. Instead of performing a ritual recitation (tasbeeh), I’d like to sincerely praise my Lord (Rabb).
It is pleasing to note that you want to sincerely praise Allah Ta’ala. An
easy way to focus attention towards Allah Ta’ala during Salaat is to
contemplate on the meaning of what is being recited. The Ulama have also
mentioned that to carry out every action of Salaat in its proper manner with
ease and comfort, enables one to enhance his devotion in the Salaat.
In Ruku, one should ensure that his back is straight and the gaze should
fall between the feet. When a person is in this posture fully, then he
should recite the Tasbeeh pondering over its meaning. ‘Subhaana rabbiyal
azeem’ would mean, ‘Glory be to Allah who is my Lord, the Greatest.’ Keep in
mind the fact that you are bowing down before Allah who is pure and free of
any fault. There is nobody or nothing else that is worthy of bowing down
towards. Allah Ta’ala Alone is the Greatest. Allah Ta’ala is Azeem, i.e.
Allah Ta’ala is beyond our imagination, there is no limit to His Greatness.
The entire creation put together with all their technology and intellect
will never ever be able to do justice in explaining His Majesty and
Greatness.
Ponder over the rewards mentioned by Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam)
regarding Ruku. In one narration, Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) is
reported to have said that when a person stands before Allah Ta’ala in order
to perform Salaat, then all his sins are loaded on top of his head and
shoulders. Every time he bows down for Ruku and Sajda, his sins are being
wiped out. Similarly, care should be taken to ensure that in Sajda, the
fingers are close to each other and facing the Qiblah. The gaze should be on
the nose. Recite the Tasbeeh, again pondering over its meaning.
‘Subhaana rabbiyal a’alaa’ means Glory be to Allah My Lord, the Most High.
Here again, keep in mind the fact that you are in front of Allah Ta’ala and
that you have submitted yourself totally to him Alone because of which you
have placed the most respected part of your body (your face) on the ground
in prostration for Allah Ta’ala who is the highest and most supreme.
Allah Ta’ala is al-A’alaa – the most elevated and high, i.e. Allah Ta’ala in
His loftiness, Majesty and grandeur is far beyond the highest point that
anyone may think. Allah Ta’ala together with all his qualities is beyond
comprehension. It is impossible for anyone trying to describe the loftiness
of Allah Ta’ala to do justice in his description. In Sajda, ponder, you are
the closest that a person can ever get unto Allah Ta’ala as mentioned by Nabi
(Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) in a Hadith. In another Hadith, Nabi
(Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) is reported to have said that every time one
prostrates in Sajda to Allah Ta’ala, then Allah elevates his status in
Jannah and wipes out a sin from his record.
and Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.
CHECKED AND APPROVED: Moulana Imraan Vawda