Why Muslims count dhikr

The Prophet ﷺ taught specific numbers: the post-salah tasbih (33/33/34 completing 100), a hundred istighfar a day, morning and evening adhkar. The numbers aren't bureaucracy — they build constancy, and counting keeps the tongue moving when the mind wanders. Traditionally that meant a misbaha (prayer beads); today your phone is already in your pocket.

What makes a good dhikr counter

  • One-thumb counting — a big tap target you can use with eyes closed.
  • Preset cycles for the classics: 33/33/34 after salah, 100× istighfar, custom targets for any dhikr.
  • Progress that persists — see today's count and your streak, not a number that resets when the screen locks.
  • No distraction — no ads or feeds between you and the remembrance of Allah.

Built into your worship app, not another download

SAWM 360 includes the dhikr counter alongside prayer times and fasting: finish a prayer check-in, slide into the tasbih, done. Your dhikr lives with your salah record and fasting merits in one place — a complete picture of your daily ibadah instead of a scatter of single-purpose apps.

"The two words most beloved to the Most Merciful: SubhanAllahi wa bihamdihi, SubhanAllahil-Azim."— Sahih al-Bukhari & Muslim

Use the digital tasbih in SAWM 360

  1. Open the dhikr counter — right inside SAWM 360 — no separate tasbih app needed.
  2. Pick a dhikr and target — 33/33/34 after salah, 100× istighfar, or any custom count.
  3. Count with one thumb — large tap area with haptic feedback — usable mid-walk or after prayer.
  4. Watch your daily total — your dhikr sits beside your prayers and fasts in one worship dashboard.

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Frequently asked questions

Is using a phone counter instead of beads acceptable?

Yes — scholars permit counting on fingers, beads or a device; the sunnah emphasis is on the remembrance itself. Counting on the fingers of the right hand is also sunnah.

Which adhkar can I count in SAWM 360?

The classics (SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar, istighfar) and any custom dhikr with your own target count.

Does the dhikr counter work offline?

Yes — counting works without a connection; your totals sync with your account when you're back online.