975/1 - Jābir (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: “Whenever we ascended, we would say ‘Allahu Akbar’, and whenever we descended, we would say ‘Subhān Allah’.” [Narrated by Al-Bukhāri]
976/2 - Ibn ‘Umar (may Allah be pleased with him and his father) reported: “Whenever the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) and his armies went up high ground, they would say ‘Allahu Akbar’, and whenever they descended, they would say ‘Subhān Allah’.” [Narrated by Abu Dāwūd, with an authentic Isnād]
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1) It is a commendable etiquette, which is part of the Prophet’s guidance, to say Takbīr when going up high ground and Tasbīh when descending to low ground.
2) The wisdom behind this is that when a person sees himself in a high place, he may think highly of himself. So, when he says “Allahu Akbar” (Allah is Most Great), he comes back to regard himself as insignificant compared to the greatness of his Lord. But when he descends to a low place and says “Subhān Allah” (Glory be to Allah), this means that he exalts his Lord high above such descent and lowliness, for Allah Almighty is exalted far above everything and He is established on the Throne, in a manner that befits Him.
977/3 - He also reported: When the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) returned from Hajj or ‘Umrah, he would say every time he passed by a mountain path or a high land: “Allahu Akbar” three times and then say: “La ilaha illa Allah wahdahu la sharīka lah, lahu al-mulk wa lahu al-hamd wa huwa ‘ala kulli shay’in qadīr. Āyibūn tā’ibūn ‘ābidūn sājidūn lirabbina hāmidūn. Sadaqa Allahu wa‘dah, wa nasara ‘abdah, wa hazama al-ahzāba wahdah” (There is no god but Allah, with no partner. To Him belongs the dominion, to Him belongs all praise, and He has power over all things. We return, repentant, worshiping, prostrating, and praising our Lord. Allah fulfilled His promise, gave victory to His servant, and defeated the confederates alone). [Narrated by Al-Bukhāri and Muslim]
In a version narrated by Muslim: When the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) returned from battle or from military expeditions or from Hajj or ‘Umrah.
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1) The traveler says Takbīr three times when he goes up a high place: “Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar”.
2) Upon return from a journey, we should praise Allah and glorify Him, as an expression of gratitude for His favors.
3) It was part of the Prophet’s guidance that whenever he had a new blessing (or recalled the continuance of a blessing), he would extend fresh praise and show new gratitude.
978/4 - Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that a man said: “O Messenger of Allah, I am going to travel. So, give me advice.” He said: “Hold fast to fear of Allah and say Takbīr upon every high place.” When the man left, he said: “O Allah, make near for him the distance and ease for him the journey.” [Narrated by Al-Tirmidhi; and he classified it as Hasan (sound)]
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1) Seeking advice is part of the Prophet’s guidance. A giver of advice should be sincere and should advise each person by what is suitable for him.
2) Fear of Allah is the best advice that accompanies a person in the worldly life and the best provision that goes with him to the Hereafter.
3) Supplication has impact on the facilitation of matters and the removal of difficulties.
979/5 - Abu Mūsa al-Ash‘ari (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: We were with the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) on a journey, and whenever we approached a height, we would say: “La Ilah illa Allah” (There is no God but Allah) and “Allahu Akbar” (Allah is Most Great) and our voices would get loud. Thereupon, the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) said: “O people, do not exhaust yourselves. He on Whom you call is neither deaf nor absent. Verily, He is with you; He is All-Hearing and Ever Near.” [Narrated by Al-Bukhāri and Muslim]
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1) It is disliked to raise the voice loud while saying supplication and Dhikr.
2) It establishes that Allah is "with" His creation through His knowledge and encompassment and cognizance. In the Qur’an, He says: {And He is with you wherever you are. And Allah is All-Seeing of what you do.} And He is with His believing servants through His support, victory, and protection. He says: {And he said to his companion: “Do not grieve; indeed Allah is with us.”}
3) A person should not go to extremes in the acts of worship. Rather, he should adhere to the Prophet’s guidance: “Beware of immoderation,” and, “Perform your deeds sincerely and moderately. And adopt a middle approach so that you can reach your goal.” These are two authentic Hadīths.