Zikr & Dua

Q: When is/are the ideal time(s) of day to read the following three times and what is the virtue in doing so? Subhan-Allahi wa bihamdihi, `adada khalqihi, wa rida nafsihi, wa zinatah `arshihi, wa midada kalimatihi?

Q: Is it better to use a tasbeeh when making zikr compared to the electric counters available nowadays?

Q: What is best form of worship? Some hadith I see the prophet saying zikr is best but some hadith i read the prophet saying dua. I need help. Thanks

Q: When making the short duaa immediately after the fardh salaah, should the munfarid do so with the hands raised?

Q: Please can you kindly give the meaning of the dua which starts as:- Allahum maqdif fee qalbi rajaa'ak wakta' rajaai amman siwaak.

Q: Is the recital of Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam a darood?

Q: Can one recite Qur'anic and Masnoon Dua's as a zikr when walking, sitting, lying down, working, driving and so forth? Like, "Laa ilaaha illaa anta..." or "Rabbana Atina ...."?

Q: I have started reciting Aayat-e-karima. Insha-Allah the intention is to complete 125000 times. I have two questions. 1) Since I have started the tazbeeh, can I continue in menses? 2) Can someone else also help me finish and complete the the tazbih. I have done most of the recitation but my cousin is helping me to complete only a few tazbeehs (8300) is that ok? Now only last 5000 are left.

Q: What are the shortest forms of Durood Shareef which appear in the Ahaadith?

Q: Is the use of zikr beads established in the Shari'ah?