Volume 1, Book 12, Number 804:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Some poor people came to the Prophet and said, “The wealthy people will get higher grades and
will have permanent enjoyment and they pray like us and fast as we do. They have more money by
which they perform the Hajj, and ‘Umra; fight and struggle in Allah’s Cause and give in charity.” The
Prophet said, “Shall I not tell you a thing upon which if you acted you would catch up with those
who have surpassed you? Nobody would overtake you and you would be better than the people
amongst whom you live except those who would do the same. Say “Sub-han-al-lah”, “Alhamdu-lil –
lah” and “Allahu Akbar” thirty three times each after every (compulsory) prayer.” We differed and
some of us said that we should say, “Subhan-al-lah” thirty three times and “Alhamdu lillah” thirty
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three times and “Allahu Akbar” thirty four times. I went to the Prophet who said, “Say, “Subhan-al-
lah” and “Alhamdu lillah” and “Allahu Akbar” all together for thirty three times.”