The Ruling on Tasbih and Istighfar Using a Misbaha

Question:
What is the ruling on performing tasbih and istighfar using a misbaha, knowing that it is very helpful?

Answer:
There is no need for it; the fingers are better. Recite tasbih with your fingers, counting the tasbih with the knots of your fingers; this is better. Or use pebbles that you carry with you to count the tasbih, as Juwayriyah bint al-Harith, the Mother of the Believers (may Allah be pleased with her), did. Count with pebbles or with your fingers. As for the misbaha, it has now become a symbol of the Sufis. They believe in its virtue and believe that it is prescribed. So do not imitate them; do not imitate them, and you have no need for it. Yes.