In Islam, the “Tesbih”, “Tasbih” or “Misbaha” are used to mark repetitions of prayers or other ritual recitations. Muslims generally use tesbih with 99 beads, which symbolize the 99 names of Allah, while Buddhists' mala has 108 beads.

Is Tasbih mandatory?

Ishaaq bin Rahawaih said: Tasbih is obligatory, if one leaves it on purpose his prayer is invalidated, and if he forgets it is not invalidated.

How many times should we read Tasbih?

It is sometimes used to express shock or amazement. Muslims are also encouraged to say the phrase 33 times after prayer and throughout the day. Muhammad taught Muslims that it is one of the four praises that God likes Muslims to say continuously.