Making Dhikr a Daily Habit — The 100-Count Practice

Quick Answer: The Prophet ﷺ recommended: SubhanAllah 33 times, Alhamdulillah 33 times, Allahu Akbar 34 times after each prayer (= 500/day). Additional: 100 Astaghfirullah daily and 100 Salawat. Making dhikr a habit: use a tasbih or MyTazki's counter, pick one consistent time (after Fajr works best), start with just SubhanAllah 33x. The Prophet ﷺ said: 'Keep your tongue moist with dhikr.'

The Prophet ﷺ said: 'Shall I not tell you about the best of your deeds, the most pleasing to your Lord, the most elevating of you in rank, better than spending gold and silver in charity, and better than meeting your enemy and striking at their necks?' The companions asked: 'What is it?' He said: 'The remembrance of Allah.'

The Science of Dhikr

Repetitive dhikr creates neurological grooves — the same mechanism as meditation. fMRI studies show that repetitive meaningful vocalization activates the prefrontal cortex (rational decision-making), deactivates the amygdala (anxiety center), and induces theta brainwaves associated with deep calm. This is why the Quran says 'in the remembrance of Allah hearts find rest' — it's neurologically true.

The Daily Dhikr Targets

SubhanAllah

Glory be to Allah

33x after each prayer = 165/day

Alhamdulillah

All praise is for Allah

33x after each prayer = 165/day

Allahu Akbar

Allah is the Greatest

34x after each prayer = 170/day

Astaghfirullah

I seek Allah's forgiveness

100x daily minimum

Salawat on the Prophet

Peace be upon him

100x — returns 1000x

Step-by-Step Guide

Start with post-prayer tasbih — After every salah: SubhanAllah 33, Alhamdulillah 33, Allahu Akbar 34. This is the minimum and it's powerful.
Use a tasbih or MyTazki counter — Physical counting keeps you accountable. The MyTazki tasbih vibrates at completion milestones.
Add 100 Astaghfirullah daily — The Prophet ﷺ sought forgiveness 70-100 times daily. This practice keeps the heart soft.
Dhikr during commute — Driving, walking, cooking — make these times of dhikr. No special posture required.
Track with MyTazki streaks — Set a daily dhikr target in the app and track your consistency.

Quranic Foundation

يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا اذْكُرُوا اللَّهَ ذِكْرًا كَثِيرًا

Ya ayyuhal-ladhina amanu udhkurullaha dhikran katheera

O you who believe — remember Allah with much remembrance — Quran 33:41

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best dhikr to say daily?

The most recommended daily dhikr: SubhanAllah (33x after each prayer), Alhamdulillah (33x), Allahu Akbar (34x), Astaghfirullah (100x daily), and Salawat (100x daily). La ilaha illallah is the most superior dhikr (hadith). Ayatul Kursi morning and evening for protection.

How do I make dhikr a habit?

Stack dhikr onto existing habits: after salah (natural trigger), during commute, during exercise, cooking, or walking. Use a physical tasbih or MyTazki's digital counter. Start small (just post-prayer tasbih) and build. The habit compounds — what starts as intentional becomes automatic within weeks.