I am looking for the Hadith, which suggests reciting, “Subhan Allah” when going down the stairs, or losing altitude, and “Allahu Akbar”, when climbing up, or gaining altitude.
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I am looking for the Hadith, which suggests reciting, “Subhan Allah” when going down the stairs, or losing altitude, and “Allahu Akbar”, when climbing up, or gaining altitude.
Answer
It is mentioned by Jaabir in Sahih Bukhari (Hadith2663)
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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