Question 3357: Is recalling the tasbih mentally without verbalizing it considered tasbih to the same degree as verbal recitation? Greetings, sometimes I recall the supplications mentioned in the Tasbih of Zahra (peace be upon her) without uttering those supplications. Will I receive the reward and merit for this?
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Peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings.
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei and Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may God protect them):
In the recitation and other forms of remembrance and supplications, it is considered that the act of speaking is recognized in a conventional sense. Speaking involves sound produced from the mouth that is audible enough for the speaker to hear themselves, even if only in estimation. It is not sufficient to merely visualize the words in one's mind without moving the tongue and lips, or to move them without producing sound from the usual outlets. However, it is not necessary for the speaker to hear themselves, even if only in estimation.
May you be successful in all good.
Source:
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei (may God protect him): Message on Prayer and Fasting, Prayer, Obligations of Prayer, Recitation, M 198
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may God protect him): Official Website